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Congratulations to Dr. Thompson and Dr. McBride, recipients of the 2026 Chancellor’s and Provost’s Awards! They were recognized for their years of dedication to strengthening the health of WNC communities.

Learn more about their work and research:
https://t.co/CdF9GYqOM2

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Cheers!

Backed by a $1.82 million NCInnovation grant. App State professor Dr. Brett Taubman and his research team are transforming surplus North Carolina sweetpotatoes into a first-of-its-kind, plant-based milk.

Read on to learn more about Rootsi!
https://t.co/QlS3rrY3yR

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A big round of applause for our Mountaineer student athletes! What an accomplishment and testament to your hard work and dedication on and off the field, court, track... and in the classroom. 👏

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Make it 2️⃣8️⃣ semesters in a row with @appstate student-athletes achieving a cumulative GPA over 3.0!

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#GoApp

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A record number of student innovators participated in App State’s 29th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors. This year, nearly 100 more students participated than in 2025, bringing the total number of students to 240!

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Today, Appalachian State University is closed in recognition of Memorial Day and the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country and our freedoms.

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Longtime App State leader and faculty member Dr. Harvey R. Durham, who spent nearly 40 years at the university, died May 15, at the age of 88.

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The results are officially in!

More than $2.8 million raised in support of university programs and initiatives by Mountaineers like YOU: students, faculty, staff, @AppAlumni and friends of the university.

THANK YOU! Let’s do it again next year!

https://t.co/O7Cl0Z1IS8

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Spring Commencement by the numbers:
- 4,300+ graduates
- 3,635 undergraduate degrees
- 627 graduate degrees
- 10 doctoral candidates
- 1 honorary degree conferred

Many continued celebrations and congratulations to #AppState26!
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29 Mountaineers were honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction, recognized for their exemplary contributions to the success of the university and its community members, through leadership, teaching, service and more.

https://t.co/ogNJV8v9ig

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That’s a wrap on Spring 2026 Commencement! We couldn’t be prouder of #AppState26. Getting to celebrate Mountaineers never gets old. Now… Go be great!

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Alumni status looks good on you, Mountaineers! Congratulations, #AppState26. Let’s do this again tomorrow!

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Today we celebrate and welcome the next generation of graduates from the
Beaver College of Health Sciences, many who are on their way to becoming nurses! Join us in celebrating nurses and thanking all that they do to improve the health and quality of life in our communities.

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Picture-perfect graduates. Congratulations, #AppState26!

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This is what memories and Mountaineers are made of. Congrats, #AppState26!

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Teacher Appreciation Week is in session!

We believe in the power of education to strengthen communities ��� and that starts with educators who show up, care deeply and invest in their students every day.

Thank you for the impact you make in your classrooms and beyond.

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The Mountaineer Medics take on London and learn alongside one of the busiest emergency medical service (EMS) agencies in the world!

Read on to learn more: https://t.co/youvyJTkF9

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We’re proud to be one of 143 certified Family Forward NC employers... and the largest certified employer in Western NC!

We’re even prouder to prioritize policies and practices that support the health and well-being of working families and children.

https://t.co/Kq1q1OGLWU

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Since its launch in fall 2023, Appalachian State University’s early literacy field experience program has served nearly 500 K–3 students with reading support across Watauga and Catawba counties.

https://t.co/4PEyFim4cM

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Mountaineer Discovery: Health across the lifespan
From studying new pathways to fight cancer to mapping vital care resources, Mountaineers across disciplines are putting human health in focus.

Spend time in the lab with Dr. Chen and students:
https://t.co/sHhuBesEzg

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Mountaineer Discovery: Research for Resilience

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many Western NC residents lacked a reliable, readily available source of clean drinking water.

Two App State grad students and their professor find a solution.

https://t.co/3uIXsmuSfz