Outreach and Engagement

Appalachian State University is hosting free community Aging Academy events on its Boone and Hickory campuses this spring. Each event features expert speakers who will address relevant topics for aging adults. The academy is part of the Aging Well program presented by the Appalachian Institute …

The Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness is sharing its 2023-2024 annual report. Learn more about the institute’s outreach and impact in the communities it serves in the 2024 annual report. 

Kick-off event features presentation on improving longevity with physical activity BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness (App Well) will kick off its annual Aging Academy Speaker Series on Friday, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m. in Levine Hall of …

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has donated $320,000 in support of App State’s Aging Well program, which equips adults to successfully navigate the aging process through educational programming, health screenings and other resources.

Appalachian State University’s Camp Crinkleroot — an annual free day camp for children ages 8 to 14 on the autism spectrum — is now accepting applications for campers. The camp will be held April 12–14 at the Optimist Clubhouse in Boone. Camp …

Girls on the Run of the High Country proudly presents the inspiring No Man’s Land Film Festival at the Appalachian Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The film festival has been celebrating and exploring what it …

As the first-ever Camp Jean Rankin came to an end, it was difficult to tell who came away with the most impact–the campers or the graduate students and clinicians who worked with them during the week.

The App State Health, Physical Education, and Coaching Program is pleased to continue offering the Home School Physical Education (PE) Program for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Appalachian State University’s Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human Services (IHHS) will kick off its annual Aging Academy Speaker Series on Friday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m. in Levine Hall room 103.

Avery High School graduate Kendall Clark has been named the recipient of the 2023 Girls on the Run of the High Country scholarship and will receive $1,000 toward her first year of tuition at Appalachian State University.