Republicans search for a replacement nominee for Congress in Western NC [faculty featured]
Aug 12, 2026
With less than a month until absentee voting begins, there’s been a shake-up in one of North Carolina’s most competitive congressional races and o...
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 ...
Dr. William Hicks appointed chair of App State's Department of Government and Justice Studies
Jul 1, 2026
Dr. William Hicks has been appointed chair of the Department of Government and Justice Studies. He joined the department as an assistant professor in ...
GJS students selected to receive 2026 DeJoy-Woś Scholarships
Jun 17, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Louis DeJoy, North Carolina business leader and former U.S. Postmaster General, his wife, former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Es...
Nicole Tran honored with 2026 App State Award of Distinction
May 4, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony,...
Recognizing App State’s high-achieving ‘cord collectors’ [student featured]
May 1, 2026
Another May 2026 graduate with both high achievements and aspirations is Chloe Lemos, a senior criminal justice major who has accumulated five graduat...
GJS students earn 2025-26 Black and Gold Leadership Awards
Apr 17, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Club Council and Campus Activities, the governing and advocacy body for student clubs and organizations...
Dr. Tatyana Ruseva receives 2025–26 Williams School of Graduate Studies Wachovia Environmental Research Award
Apr 14, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies has announced the recipients of their 2025–26...
Dr. William Hicks discusses SAVE America Act
Feb 23, 2026
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act was passed by the United States House of Representatives by a vote of 218-213 on Feb. 11, with one Democr...
Dr. Patricia Mitchell to serve as consultant for Boone town manager search
Feb 20, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — The Town of Boone has selected Dr. Patricia Mitchell — professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Government and...