“Giving back to our community is fundamental to who we are at App State, and I am proud of our campus community for the many ways we contribute to the communities we serve.” - App State Chancellor Heather Norris App State’s Office of Community-Engaged Leadership (CEL)...
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App State’s Civic Literacy Initiative empowers students for active citizenship and dialogue across differences
"BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s comprehensive, nonpartisan Civic Literacy Initiative aims to foster a civically engaged and informed university community. The program — which began in fall 2024 and is led by App State Student Affairs — focuses on three...
Introducing appLEADs, a Brand-New Leadership Development Program at App State
Interested in earning a leadership MEDALLION? Read how-to and more about the brand-new leadership development program through the Office of Community-Engaged Leadership. We’re excited to introduce a brand-new leadership development experience for students at...
Ava Zellman honored for service to campus and community
Appalachian State University student Ava Zellman has been selected for an award recognizing outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Engagement, a statewide network of colleges and universities committed to preparing students for civic and social...
LEAD Workshop Series Certificate Earners
We are excited to announce the students who completed the LEAD Workshop Series this semester! These students earned a certification after the completion of the following workshops: Leadership Styles, Values Exploration, Resilience, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership,...
App Votes at the NC Voter Summit
App Votes recently attended the NC Voter Summit at Elon University - read more below! On September 12, App Votes had the pleasure of attending the NC College Voter Summit at Elon University. We were able to meet student leaders from across the state as well as...
19th Annual Homecoming Blood Drive
Every 2-3 seconds, someone needs a pint of blood. Yesterday, we celebrated the 19th Annual Homecoming Blood Drive at Appalachian State University, a program we are happy to host by promoting awareness and encouraging participation from community members, staff,...
Sustainable business management major honored for civic engagement
Asher Fazal, a junior sustainable business management major at Appalachian State University, has earned the Community Impact Student Award, presented by North Carolina Campus Engagement, a statewide network of colleges and universities committed to preparing students...
App State students dedicate 500+ hours toward Hurricane Helene relief and recovery efforts during Day of Service
BOONE, N.C. — Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene hit Boone, Appalachian State University welcomed its students back to campus — and they returned with a desire to serve. On Saturday, Oct. 19, App State’s Office of Community-Engaged Leadership held its Student...
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For over a decade, Alternative Service Experience and Service for Peace have partnered through our international service programs. In this video, participants in the 2023 Dominican Republic ASE program share their experiences working and learning alongside Service for...