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Dr. John Paul “JP” Jameson, professor in App State’s Department of Psychology and the recipient of a 2025 Gov. James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service from the UNC System Board of Governors. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State's Dr. JP Jameson honored for advancing rural mental health care across Western NC
Feb 27, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University faculty member Dr. John Paul “JP” Jameson has earned the 2025 Gov. James E. Holshouser Jr. Award...

This badge signifies App State’s status as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright scholars and students for the 2025–26 academic year. The university is the only master’s institution nationwide to receive the honor this year. Image courtesy of the Fulbright Program

App State honored as a Top Producer of Fulbright scholars, students for 2025–26
Feb 23, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is one of seven colleges and universities nationwide named a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright schol...

Dr. Hannah Holmes, clinical assistant professor and assistant director of the Psychology Clinic in the Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University

11 Tips for Overcoming Gym Anxiety [faculty featured]
Jan 8, 2026

Fitness is for everybody. But not everyone feels comfortable at the gym. For some people, the idea of working out at a gym triggers worry, fear, ...

Dr. Hannah Holmes, clinical assistant professor and assistant director of the Psychology Clinic in the Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University

Meet Your Vagus Nerve: A Key Pathway Linking Brain, Body and Behavior [faculty featured]
Jan 7, 2026

The vagus nerve sits at the crossroads of brain–body communication, shaping how we regulate stress, inflammation and core physiological functions. W...

The nine finalists and Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies Dean Dr. Ashley Colquitt at the 14th annual Three Minute Thesis competition on Friday, November 21, 2025. Photo by Troy Tuttle

Psychology graduate student participates in 14th annual Three Minute Thesis competition
Nov 24, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies held the 14th annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT...

Celebrating Student Initiative and Community Engagement
Oct 24, 2025

The Social Psychology class at Appalachian State University, Hickory Campus, taught by Angela Napoli, recently completed an outstanding project in sup...

CAS Corps member Abbey Ake is a junior psychology major from Raleigh. Photo submitted

Psychology major Abbey Ake joins CAS Corps
Sep 19, 2025

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute oppo...

Appalachian State University's Nationally Competitive Scholarships (NCS), a division of University College, is pleased to announce that the Fulbright U.S. Student Program has selected two College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumni to receive awards for the 2025–26 cycle.

Alumna Ashley Benitez-Flores ’25 receives 2025–26 Student Fulbright
Sep 3, 2025

The Appalachian State University Nationally Competitive Scholarships logo above the Fulbright logo....

Dr. Rose Mary Webb, chair of App State’s Department of Psychology, left, received the university’s 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award. Dr. Shanshan Lou, chair of App State’s Department of Communication, right, received the 2025 Emerging Leader Award. Both honors are part of App State’s Departmental Leadership Awards Program. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

App State honors Dr. Rose Mary Webb, Dr. Shanshan Lou with 2025 Departmental Leadership Awards
Aug 13, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Recognized for their service to and lasting impact on Appalachian State University’s academic community, Dr. Rose Mary Webb and Dr. ...

Thomas Schwartz

Thomas Schwartz receives May 2025 Staff Shout Out
Jun 5, 2025

A student wrote that Schwartz "always went above and beyond as a professor to connect with students and make his classes fun and engaging. I have neve...

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