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Mountainous landscapes store far more carbon than previously thought [faculty featured]
Jul 7, 2026
Hilly and mountainous landscapes have a much greater ability to store carbon in the soil than previously thought, according to a new study co-led by s...
Marta Toran recognized with inaugural Resilience Pathmaker Award
May 20, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Pathways to Resilience Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) hosted its End-of-Year Awards and Celebration on ...
App State partnership brings hands-on STEM learning to rural Alaska students [faculty featured]
Apr 16, 2026
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Appalachian State University is bringing new hands-on STEM learning experiences to middle school students thousands of miles awa...
Dr. Steven Hageman to serve as macebearer for Spring 2026 CAS Commencement
Apr 13, 2026
Dr. Steven Hageman will serve as the macebearer for the 9 a.m. ceremony....
Off the map in Mongolia: App State geology students explore origins of ancient mass extinction
Apr 1, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Humbling. Awe-inspiring. Life-altering. These are the words of students and alumni who have followed App State professor Dr. Sarah Car...
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