By Jennifer Woodward – BOONE, N.C. — What do banana metabolites and ibuprofen have in common? In a new study completed by Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Laboratory and published … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Examples of the tones that are used in an emergency … Read more
By Megan Hayes – BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Department of Public Safety will soon facilitate the implementation of keycard access for all campus buildings, the placing of additional cameras in … Read more
Beginning this summer Appalachian State will embark on a new program and in the process become only the second university in the country to do so. The “Appalachian State University … Read more
Appalachian State University is gathering feedback regarding the university’s recently acquired 74-acre property on the site of the former Watauga High School. A listening session is scheduled for Wednesday January … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. Attorney R. Andrew Murray announced that $1,542,442.33 will be distributed to Appalachian State University (ASU) following successful civil forfeiture proceedings against money seized from bank accounts … Read more
By Jeffrey Swaim – BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has received a $5 million grant from The Leon Levine Foundation of Charlotte. In recognition of their generosity, Appalachian’s Board … Read more
By Linda Coutant – BOONE, N.C.—A total of 1,475 students graduated from Appalachian State University Saturday, Dec. 16, during commencement in Holmes Convocation Center. Appalachian hosted two ceremonies, one at 10 a.m. … Read more
Article by Jeff Cloninger / BOONE, N.C.— Even though Appalachian State University has no significant problem with opioid overdoses, its University Police Department stands ready to help were such emergencies … Read more
By Elisabeth Wall BOONE, N.C. — At a ceremony in Holmes Convocation Center, Appalachian State University announced a commitment of $10 million to support the university’s A Mountaineer Impact initiative. Chancellor … Read more
The 2017 Appalachian State University Homecoming Parade will take place on Friday, October 6th, at 6:00 p.m. The parade will travel through the campus of Appalachian State and along King … Read more
Article by Elisabeth Wall/ Appalachian State News Bureau BOONE, N.C.—The official transfer of the old Watauga High School property to Appalachian State University from Watauga County took place Friday, Sept. … Read more
BOONE, N.C. – With anticipation building in the 1,000-plus days since the game date was first announced, Appalachian State and Wake Forest finally have a set kickoff time and broadcast channel. … Read more
BOONE, N.C. – Senior quarterback Taylor Lamb tied Appalachian State’s single-game record by throwing five touchdown passes in a 54-7 victory against Savannah State on Saturday. Lamb played only two … Read more
BOONE, N.C.—Appalachian State University will conduct a full test of its emergency notification system – including siren, email, voice and text messaging and the Alertus desktop notification system – at … Read more
On August 23, 2017, at approximately 3:00 am, a female student reported to University Police that she was sexually assaulted by a male acquaintance inside a residence hall room, according … Read more
As move-in 2017 is in high gear on the Appalachian State campus, Chancellor Sheri Everts has released a statement to set the tone for the new school year. Her full … Read more
By 5pm Thursday (Aug. 17) about 2,300 students had moved into campus residence halls, according to the university. Nearly 6,000 people are expected on Friday, Aug. 18 to move in … Read more
BOONE, N.C. – App State will kick off the 2017-18 season with its annual Fan Fest, which is set for Saturday, Aug. 19 at Kidd Brewer Stadium beginning at 6 p.m. The … Read more
BOONE, N.C. – Kick off times for three Appalachian State football games were announced on Wednesday, as ESPN and the Sun Belt announced the schedule for the first three weeks … Read more
Appalachian State will welcome a new Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police next month. According to statement from Paul Forte, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs, “I am pleased to … Read more
Appalachian State University has fell victim to a fraud, costing nearly two million dollars. Someone posing as a Rodgers Builders finance technician emailed the university in early December 2016 with … Read more
BOONE, N.C.—Appalachian State University will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise in and around the Plemmons Student Union from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 16. The exercise will simulate … Read more
Motorists around Boone, and the county, should be aware of increased traffic due to Spring 2017 commencement ceremonies this coming weekend (Friday May 12, and Saturday May 13) at ASU. Activities … Read more
BOONE, N.C.—Appalachian District Health Department (AppHealthCare) and Appalachian State University are continuing to monitor one case of mumps in an Appalachian State University student, which was confirmed on April 7. … Read more
Appalachian State is confirming a case of mumps on campus. In an email, and website post, to students, faculty and staff on Saturday evening the university says that they are, … Read more
BOONE, N.C. – As an enhanced commitment to the student-athlete and fan experience, Appalachian State athletics will construct new video displays in Kidd Brewer Stadium and the Holmes Convocation Center this August. … Read more
BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State has announced a three-game series with the University of North Carolina beginning in 2019, App State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Monday afternoon. North … Read more
As ASU marked commencement this weekend, the Appalachian State University Facebook page shared a Appalachian State Teachers College video from the 1950s. According to the video description posted on the … Read more
UPDATE 12:12pm Wednesday Nov. 9 – According to social media reports Gerald Adams has passed away from inoperable brain tumors. RIP #MrYosef, Gerald Adams long time #YOSEF director has passed. … Read more
*Appalachian State Sports Press Release* BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State scored 28 unanswered points in the first half and quarterback Taylor Lamb tied a career high with four touchdown passes … Read more
The 2016 Appalachian State University Homecoming Parade will take place on Friday, October 21, at 6:00 p.m. The parade will travel through the campus of ASU and along King Street … Read more
*Information provided by Appalachian State University Communications* BOONE—During his “listening” phase over the course of the 2015-16 academic year, Appalachian State University Provost Darrell Kruger hosted a number of open forums. … Read more
*Information provided by Appalachian Sports Information. For a look at the sights and sounds before kickoff visit this link* BOONE, N.C. – A fast start in the first half for … Read more
With a record breaking crowd of 34,658 in attendance at Kidd Brewer Stadium, there was a lot of excitement in the air as the Miami Hurricanes made their first ever … Read more
Boone, and the High Country, are no stranger to large influxs of traffic. Each year heavy travel impacts are felt when ASU fall move-in begins, and in October during the Valle Fair and … Read more
There is no doubt the demand for tickets to the Miami vs AppState game is high, after all tickets sold out in less than an hour when first announced for … Read more
Excitement continues to build as for the first time Appalachian State, and Boone, will play host to the Miami Hurricanes this Saturday. On Sunday afternoon the Appalachian State Sports Information … Read more
It was a fantastic weather day, or rather an APPtastic weather day, to kick off the home opener for Appalachian State on Saturday. 79 degrees at kickoff and a light northwest … Read more
Open Letter from Appalachian State University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Angel Elderkin June 16, 2016 Dear family, friends, colleagues and the entire Appalachian State community, I recently made my team … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. — Both bodies of the North Carolina General Assembly honored Appalachian State University football for its historic 2015 football season on Tuesday in Raleigh. Senator Deanna Ballard submitted … Read more
Motorist around Boone, and the county, should be aware of increased traffic due to Spring 2016 commencement ceremonies this weekend (Friday May 13, and Saturday May 14) at ASU. In six … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Two familiar voices for Mountaineer fans — Adam Witten and Randy Jackson — will serve as the new play-by-play announcers for Appalachian State University football and men’s … Read more
High Country motorist may notice just a little less traffic around Boone this week as Appalachian State is on Spring Break. Classes resume on Monday March 14. Watauga County Schools … Read more
As the latest round of winter weather alters school schedules and travel impacts, the App State football team welcomed the changing conditions. The Mountaineers opened the spring practice season on … Read more
Following recent events, the Appalachian State University department of athletics will enact enhanced security measures for Saturday’s game. While the Department of Homeland Security advises that there are currently no … Read more
The second of two Thursday night home football games for Appalachian State takes place this week. On Tuesday (Nov 3, 2015), officials with ASU sent out an email to faculty and … Read more
With the first nationally televised Appalachian State weeknight football games since 2008 approaching, the topic of parking has been on the minds of University and Town of Boone officials since … Read more
*UPDATE – Due to the potential for severe weather on Friday, the ASU Homecoming Parade has been canceled. * For the first time in more than a decade, the ASU … Read more
Motorist traveling through Boone on Saturday are encouraged to allow plenty of extra travel time, as Appalachian State opens their 2015 home football schedule. The game, against Howard, kicks off 3:30pm. … Read more