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Meet the English department’s secret soup-ciety
Sep 8, 2026
There’s a secret society here at App State. Instead of secret meetings, conspiracy theories and secretly controlling the world, they focus on one th...
Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series announces fall 2026 lineup
Aug 19, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — This fall, four acclaimed writers will visit Appalachian State University’s Boone campus as part of the university’s 2026–27 Hug...
Dr. Sarah‑Beth Long delivers TEDx talk on writing and healing
Aug 14, 2026
Dr. Sarah‑Beth Long, professor in the Department of English, recently delivered a TEDx Johnson City talk titled “Can writing be medicine?” at th...
How a pandemic-era job search led a local to help build her hometown's communications [alumna featured]
Aug 4, 2026
BOONE — When Laney Wise took a job with the town of Boone, she thought of it as “just a resume builder.” Five years later, she’s helped build ...
4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements
Jul 15, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 in the G...
CAS recognizes Maxine Cooper McCall ’60, ’65 as 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient
Jul 1, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Each year, the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) presents the Outstanding Alumni Award to graduates who ...