Appalachian State University

Communicating about climate change is both urgent and complex. Journalists and storytellers are tasked with translating the complexity into narratives that connect with people’s daily lives, and their work has the potential to illuminate solutions, spark action and inspire hope. Join us for a conversation with climate journalist Katie Myers to explore the role of journalism in shaping public understanding and helping communities to grapple with one of the most defining issues of our time.

Join us for a panel of local Town Council Candidates and have a chance to hear their platforms and ask questions.

Award-winning actor Max McLean’s tour de force performance captures C.S. Lewis’ magnetic personality, astonishing eloquence and laugh-out-loud wit to create an onstage experience venturing deep into the soul of one of the most influential thinkers of the past century. The performance is followed by a post-show discussion with McLean.

AppalFRESH, the Appalachian Food Research for Equity, Sustainability, and Health Collaborative, invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to join around the table to enjoy free food, live music, and conversations about the importance of a resilient, equitable food system during the 2025 Community FEaST (Food Engagement and Story Telling). The theme of this year's FEaST is Appalachian Resilience.

The future of work is not just about policies and technology; it is about people. In a time of seemingly unprecedented complexity—characterized by shifting regulatory priorities, economic volatility, and emerging technologies—now is the time to put our people first and for HR to lead with confidence, integrity, and vision. Please join us and collaborate with industry experts as we connect with fellow HR and business leaders to explore best practices for translating complex changes and challenges into actionable strategies.

Suit up and take a deeper look at trash, recycling, and composting on campus. Staff from Sustainability and Energy Management give tips on making our campus a zero waste environment.

Join App State’s Dr. Neva J. Specht for an in-depth look at Camp Catawba. This presentation will highlight founder Vera Lachmann’s vision for the camp, stories about their adventures, and the importance of the camp to the attendees as they became adults. Lachmann escaped Nazi Germany to immigrate to the United States. She was a trained classicist, taught kindergarten in Germany, and became an academic in the United States. In the summers, she turned an old chicken farm into a “groovy summer camp” for young boys.

Make your plans to be in the High Country for Homecoming 2025. The fun lasts all week long and culminates with the App State football game on Saturday. Break out your black and gold — there will be events for all Mountaineers!

App State’s College of Arts and Sciences and Department of Physics and Astronomy are pleased to host world-renowned physicist Dr. Sylvester James Gates Jr. as the 2025 Morgan Science Lecture Series speaker. Dr. Gates' lecture, titled "Adinkras-2-Adynkras," will explore a fascinating intersection of art and mathematics in the pursuit of quantum gravity.

Open House is your opportunity to learn more about App State. Meet faculty and current students, tour campus, and learn more about financial aid, scholarships, the admissions process, and what student life at App State is really like.

App State’s Beaver College of Health Sciences is sponsoring a premiere of “Stitching Strength,” a 38-minute documentary featuring Duke University Medical Center neurologist Dr. Rick Bedlack and his unconventional approach to treating and inspiring patients who have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS. Dr. Bedlack plans to attend the event and host a Q and A after the film.

Open House is your opportunity to learn more about App State. Meet faculty and current students, tour campus, and learn more about financial aid, scholarships, the admissions process, and what student life at App State is really like.