Happy first day of fall, Mountaineers!
The weather hasn’t quite gotten the memo but we will never miss an opportunity to dive into the archives while we wait for piles of leaves.
Artwork by NC artist William Mangum depicting a fall scene in front of Anne Belk Hall.
Leading with purpose and serving with impact: Founders Day 2026
Learn more about this year's inductees into the Bell Ringers Society, how we celebrated 127 years of App State, and honored founders B.B., D.D., and Lillie Shull Dougherty.
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The game was delayed only 49 times but if you axe Mountaineers, it was worth the wait. 😉
ALT A marching band is performing, with several members playing trumpets. They are wearing white uniforms with black and gold accents, including tall hats and rain ponchos. The setting appears to be a lively outdoor event.
ALT A group of enthusiastic sports fans in a stadium are wearing striped pants and have "APP STATE" painted on their chests. They are cheering with their arms raised, surrounded by other spectators in the stands.
ALT Two people smiling under a yellow umbrella. They are wearing black jerseys with the number 99 and "App State" mentioned. The scene appears to be a lively outdoor event.
ALT A group of people in rain ponchos, some with Appalachian State University logos, smile and pose for a photo at what appears to be a sporting event.
Due to lightning in the immediate vicinity, all activities in Kidd Brewer Stadium are currently delayed. Fans should evacuate the stadium to the nearest shelter. Gates are closed. Stay tuned for updates.
#GoApp
All black, everything.
(It makes the gold really shine) ✨
ALT A person is waving a large flag with the Appalachian State Mountaineers logo during a sports event. The text announces a game between the Mountaineers and the Charlotte 49ers on September 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Reminder: App State’s Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian (RECAPP) is today! See ingenuity in action as faculty research and creativity are spotlighted.
For more information and event details, visit:
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September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month. It’s the perfect time to review the network of resources available to the entire App State community, year-round.
Read on to learn more and bookmark for future reference!
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Second life, stronger start. 💻
Thanks to @E2DInc and App State’s Information Technology Services (ITS), 200 refurbished laptops were distributed to first-year, first-generation Mountaineer students from the Boone, Hickory and App State Online campuses.
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ALT A group of individuals sitting on bleachers at a sports event, some wearing East Carolina University and Appalachian State University apparel. The crowd in the background is dressed in various team colors, including black and gold.
ALT A crowd of people in a stadium, wearing casual and team-themed clothing, watches a football game on a green field. Some are clapping and cheering.
ALT A football player wearing a white and black uniform with the number 9 and logos including "SBC" and a capital "A" is seen on a field. The player is wearing a helmet and a crowd is visible in the background.
ALT A cheerful cheerleader in a white and yellow uniform holds yellow pom-poms aloft on a sports field. The mascot of Appalachian State University, featuring a large beard and hat, is in the foreground, pointing towards the camera. Other cheerleaders and a scoreboard are visible in the background.
During the season opener game last Saturday, App State and all our friends and fans had the pleasure of celebrating the Appalachian State Solar Vehicle Team during halftime! If Autumn was powered by applause, Team Sunergy would win all over again.
ALT A group of people in matching white shirts stands around a sleek, aerodynamic vehicle with a futuristic design on a sports field. In the background, a stadium with spectators and a building displaying the Appalachian State University logo are visible.
ALT A group of people wearing matching sports shirts stands together at a public event. One individual in the middle is raising a hat while others applaud. The backdrop and seating area suggest a lively atmosphere. The sun is shining, casting shadows and highlighting the scene.
ALT A person in striped overalls raises arms in excitement on a football field, next to a solar-powered car adorned with sponsor logos. The stands are filled with spectators, some wearing coordinated athletic uniforms.
ALT A group of people celebrates on a sports field next to a solar car labeled "App State Solar Car Team." They hold up a trophy and are surrounded by bleachers and a scoreboard.
The enrollment numbers for fall 2026 are in! 🗞️
Read on to learn more about App State’s historic online, graduate, transfer and first-get student enrollment. today.appstate.edu/2026/09/0…
Back like we never left. Let’s do it again on September 19, Mountaineers!
ALT A mascot in plaid attire and a large hat interacts with enthusiastic fans along a stadium walkway. The fans, wearing yellow, reach out over a brick wall. The background shows a large crowd and trees.
ALT Football players wearing black uniforms with the letter "A" emerge through smoke. In the background, a crowd fills the stands in a stadium with a large "A" on the building.
ALT A crowd of enthusiastic fans at a sports event, many wearing yellow and black clothes. One person in the foreground is raising both hands in a celebratory gesture. The backdrop includes a grandstand with more spectators.
ALT A marching band performs on a field. The members wear black uniforms with yellow and white accents, and hats with large black plumes. Each holds a brass instrument. The background shows a blurred crowd in a stadium.
From stormy skies ⏭️ the sun shining down on Kidd Brewer. Game Day is underway. Thanks for bringing the extra shine for Gold Out, #AppNation!
ALT A group of people smiling and raising their arms in celebration under yellow Appalachian State University tents. They are wearing casual clothing, and some are wearing sunglasses. The background shows a cloudy sky and more tents.
ALT Two energetic individuals are wearing matching black and yellow striped outfits with head coverings, holding wooden kitchen utensils. They are standing in an outdoor setting with a parking structure in the background, expressing excitement.
ALT A yellow vehicle with "Mountaineers" written on the side and a graphic of a bearded figure. A stop sign on the vehicle reads "Go!"
ALT A group of people wearing bright yellow "App State" shirts pose together outdoors with buildings in the background. One person is wearing a bucket hat, and another is using sunglasses. They appear to be at a community or college event.
Tomorrow is game day. You know the way. #AppNation
ALT A road sign reading "Stadium Dr 100" is against a backdrop of green hills. Text below the sign reads: "Mountaineers vs Bears, September 5, 2026 | 3:30 p.m. Kidd Brewer Stadium." Logos for Appalachian State and Maine are displayed at the bottom.
Appalachian State University will conduct a full test of its emergency notification system — including, but not limited to, email, voice and text messaging and the Alertus desktop notification system — at 11:55 a.m., today, Wednesday, Sept. 2.
Happy 34-32 day! Where were you on 9/1/07 when @AppState_FB beat Michigan?
Here’s what the 2007 season looked like after the Mountaineers won at the Big House and returned to the Rock.
Let’s bring the same energy to the 2026 season! ⚡️
ALT A person wearing a yellow cowboy hat and sunglasses is smiling and pointing. They hold a football-shaped bag with an "A" on it. Another person nearby wears a jersey with the number 14. The scene is a crowded outdoor event with others in the background.
ALT A football player from Appalachian State University is on the field holding a football and holding his index finger up, with spectators and a referee in the background. The player wears a black and gold uniform.
ALT A mascot with a large hat and gray beard is riding a motorcycle onto a football field, followed by players in black and gold uniforms. The background features cheerleaders, a crowd, and black and gold decorations. Sparks are visible in the air as part of the entrance.
ALT A large crowd with yellow spirit sticks participates in the spirited atmosphere.
Fiscal years 2025 and 2026 mark the most successful fundraising years in App State’s history, with the university securing more than $50 million in private donations each year — funds that directly support App State students.
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The @walkercob and its undergraduate and graduate programs are ranked among the best in the nation and world! We enter the 2026-27 academic year with top honors from five major publications, cementing our reputation as a leader in business education.
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