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To many Appalachian State University students over the years, Lynn Patterson ’89 has been known for her nurturing spirit. Patterson, who has been employed for 30 years in various roles in App State’s Belk Library and Information Commons, said her relationships with students are as important as her job.

Lynn Patterson’s door at App State’s Belk Library is open
Apr 8, 2021

To many Appalachian State University students over the years, Lynn Patterson ’89 has been known for her nurturing spirit. Patterson, who has been em...

App State Alumnus John Carter

More than 1,700 Mountaineer graduates to be recognized during App State’s virtual Fall Commencement
Dec 8, 2020

As 2020 comes to a close — a year marked by the global pandemic — Mountaineers near and far will celebrate more than 1,700 Class of 2020 graduates...

App State’s mobile TV studio to serve as a learning lab on wheels

From Hollywood to the High Country — App State’s mobile TV studio to serve as a learning lab on wheels
Sep 1, 2020

Appalachian State University’s new mobile TV studio, which got its start as a Hollywood movie prop, will serve as a learning lab on wheels for Mount...

Staff Sgt. Mary Junell

Top Army writing award fulfills App State student’s 2nd grade prophecy
Aug 13, 2020

Appalachian State University senior and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mary Junell wrote in her second grade journal she wanted to be a writer when she grew up....

Where You Should Be

App State seniors pivot to finish movie production while socially distanced
May 29, 2020

With graduation approaching, finals looming and COVID-19 stay-at-home orders in place, three Appalachian State University graduating seniors changed c...

Moss Brennan, former Editor In Chief, of The Appalachian

Moss Brennan breaks the news
May 29, 2020

In rain, sleet, snow or sand, Moss Brennan is dedicated to breaking news from wherever he is. This Appalachian State University senior, majoring in co...

Vanya, aka Le Fat Beagle

App State student videographer creates online fandom for family beagle
Apr 8, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — What started out as a 30-second video assignment for a video production class at Appalachian State University has morphed into a ...

AppTV Operations Manager Ciera Thompson

Turn the channel to AppTV — the Best College TV Station of 2020
Apr 6, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — The best college television station in the nation is broadcast from the George G. Beasley Media Complex at Appalachian State Universit...

Appalachian News Update regarding COVID-19

The news must go on: App State’s student-run media continue remotely
Apr 3, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — The on-campus studios and newspaper offices may be empty, but Appalachian State University students continue to produce and report the...

Student Events Network - Upcoming Events
Feb 21, 2020

The Student Events Network (SEN) will be hosting Spencer Bridges, Associate Athletic Director for Appalachian State, on February 26th at 7 pm in Walke...