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Doris Stam speaks to audience members at Ashe County Courthouse, Jefferson, Aug. 8. Stam’s book speaks on App State’s early years as a teachers college, the development of Boone around it and all the people that made its growth possible.
Local author presents lecture on higher education in Appalachia
Madalyn Edwards, News Editor • August 14, 2025

The Museum of Ashe County History hosted a lecture presented by Doris Stam, a researcher and descendant of the founders of App State, Friday at 6 p.m. The lecture, which was free to attend, focused on Stam’s studies on the early history of App State, its founders and the influence of education in rural Appalachia regions. Stam presented her findings,...

Board of Trustees subcommittee met to discuss equality policy
August 13, 2025

A subcommittee of the App State board of trustees met Thursday to discuss campus operations related to the UNC System’s equality policy, which...

Student employment shapes careers, builds skills
August 13, 2025

From swiping IDs to hauling storm debris, App State students stay busy not only with classes or club meetings, but also with jobs that keep the...

App State’s decision makers
August 13, 2025

Every day, leaders at App State make decisions that influence over 21,000 students. From construction projects to academic policies, these decisions...

‘We’re like the front lines’: RAs provide support, resources for students
August 13, 2025

It’s the last few weeks of summer break, and the residence halls of App State are dim and silent. But make no mistake — while App State’s...

App State takes down first power conference opponent since 2016

August 16, 2025

App State women’s soccer defeated Western Carolina Thursday with a score of 3-2 in the season opener with sophomore forward Ellie Garrison scoring twice. In...

August 13, 2025

For many students, being part of a club or intramural sports team can quickly become a highlight of college life. “The social, physical, and mental...

August 13, 2025

The Mountaineer football team reloaded its roster with new talent to kick off the coach Dowell Loggains era. After developing LaNorris Sellers at the University...

August 13, 2025

Rivalries are at the heart of sports, built on history, competition and pride. From the Yankees and Red Sox to Real Madrid and Barcelona, iconic matchups...

App at a glance: August 19-23

August 13, 2025

Upholstered in forest green, the seats at The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country await any cinephile, theater junkie or fan of live music. A notable...

August 13, 2025

Unexpectedly moving from a classroom to a dorm building wasn’t easy for Mazzy Patella, a senior studio art major.  She said there was a disconnect...

August 13, 2025

Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina Sept. 27 with three days of heavy rain, permanently altering the infrastructure and geography of the area....

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