Anna Oakes

Feb 27, 2025 | wataugademocrat.com | Anna Oakes

BOONE — Months after Hurricane Helene disrupted the fall semester, Appalachian State University announced a 2.2% increase in spring 2025 enrollment numbers compared with spring 2024 — a milestone achievement that University of North Carolina System leaders credit to an “all-hands effort” from faculty and staff, as well as state leaders. The census day enrollment of 20,291 students represents a record spring enrollment at App State, according to a university press release.

Feb 25, 2025 | wataugaonline.com | Kenneth Reece |Anna Oakes

Last Updated on February 25, 2025 10:30 amBOONE, N.C. — Months after Hurricane Helene disrupted the fall semester, Appalachian State University announced a 2.2% increase in spring 2025 enrollment numbers compared with spring 2024 — a milestone achievement that University of North Carolina System leaders credit to an “all-hands effort” from faculty and staff, as well as state leaders. The census day enrollment of 20,291 students represents a record spring enrollment at App State.

Feb 22, 2025 | wataugaonline.com | Kenneth Reece |Anna Oakes

Last Updated on February 22, 2025 9:40 amBOONE, N.C. — Students, faculty, staff and the community are invited to attend a forum featuring former FEMA head Brock Long and heat policy expert Ashley Ward. The event takes place Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 12:30 p.m. in Room 420 (Parkway Ballroom) of the Plemmons Student Union at Appalachian State University. This event is free of charge and open to the public.

Nov 3, 2024 | wataugaonline.com | Kenneth Reece |Anna Oakes

Last Updated on November 3, 2024 12:47 pmBOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s 14th annual Spooky Duke 5K/10K Race and Costume Contest has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16. Races start on the Boone campus at 9:30 a.m. and the costume march starts at 10:30 a.m. Spooky Duke benefits Parent to Parent Family Support Network-High Country, a nonprofit that serves families who have a premature baby, are grieving the loss of a child, or have a child with special needs.

Oct 11, 2024 | wataugaonline.com | Kenneth Reece |Anna Oakes

Last Updated on October 11, 2024 3:55 pmBOONE, N.C. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a harsh reality faces many students, faculty and staff of Appalachian State University. Some have lost everything — their homes, their vehicles, their driveways and bridges, and family heirlooms that can never be replaced. To assist community members during this difficult time, the university has established the App State Disaster Relief Fund, which is providing unrestricted funds to Mountaineers in need.