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This year’s Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors at App State was the largest in university history, with a record 240 students sharing their research through poster presentations. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

Record 240 student innovators take center stage at App State’s 29th annual research and creativity showcase
May 13, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — A record number of student innovators demonstrated how their research can make a difference — in the region and beyond — at Appala...

Sophia Kirn '22

Sophia Kirn '22 inducted into Spring 2026 Cratis D. Williams Society
May 11, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — In the Spring and Fall, Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies seeks nominations for t...

App State Chancellor Heather Norris, right, with Dr. Pablo Chialvo, lecturer in App State’s Department of Biology, at App State’s 2026 Awards of Distinction ceremony, held April 28 on the Boone campus. Chialvo is the recipient of the 2026 Appalachian State University Excellence in Teaching Award, conferred as part of the UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Awards. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Dr. Pablo Chialvo 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,...

Dr. Matt Estep

App State professor brings ramp research to BRAHM [faculty featured]
May 1, 2026

BLOWING ROCK — An Appalachian State University professor is using DNA science to protect ramps and help the Cherokee keep a centuries-old tradition ...

Aleena Siddiqi, junior biology major, received the Rising Star Award for her work in the South Asian Student Association.

Aleena Siddiqi receives Rising Star Award at 2025-26 Black and Gold Leadership Awards
Apr 17, 2026

The Rising Star Award recognizes a member of a club who has given tremendous time, commitment, and energy, while demonstrating great potential for fut...

Morgan Gill ’24 and Anderson Payne (Photos by Kyla Willoughby)

Morgan Gill ’24 and Anderson Payne receive 2025–26 Williams School of Graduate Studies awards
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 awards. T...

Two students work in a biology lab.

Biology students find community in research for cancer cures
Mar 29, 2026

Gabriela Gonzalez Caquias joined Dr. Daniel Chen’s cancer lab because she knew it would offer a rigorous research experience — but she found somet...

Dr. Pablo Chialvo, Appalachian State University Excellence in Teaching Award. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Dr. Pablo Chialvo honored with 2026 UNC Board of Governors Appalachian State University Excellence in Teaching Award
Mar 13, 2026

Dr. Pablo Chialvo, lecturer in App State’s Department of Biology, has been a faculty member at App State since 2020. Chialvo has received ...

Seminar Series Starts Back
Mar 10, 2026

The Seminar Series will be returning on Friday, March 20th, featuring Dr. Ken Kishida. He will be speaking on, "Sub-Second Measurements During Awake B...

Dr. Matt Estep (left) and Alex O'Neill ’19 ’21 (right)

App State researchers study genetic diversity of Western North Carolina’s Timber Rattlesnakes
Mar 6, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — A group of researchers from Appalachian State University's Department of Biology and Department of Geography and Planni...