Appalachian State University Alumni Association

08/26/2026

Join us in Raleigh on Friday night before App State Football takes on NC State at Carter-Finley Stadium! 🏈

Get ready for game day with fellow Mountaineers at our Raleigh Mountaineer Meetup.

📅 Friday, Sept. 25
⏱️ 5:30–8:30 p.m.
📍Raleigh Beer Garden
🍻$20 registration includes appetizers, two drink tickets and game day swag

Register and learn more about our 2026 Fall Lineup below👇
alumni.appstate.edu/fall26

08/24/2026

Retirement might feel far away, but it’s never too early to start planning. Whether you’re just getting started or wondering if you’re saving enough, having a plan can help you prepare for the future.

Join us Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 12–1 p.m. ET on Zoom. Alumna Leah Bouchard ’15, a financial advisor at Edward Jones, will share how to turn your retirement goals into a plan for the future.

Register at the link below 👇
alumni.appstate.edu/preppingforretirement

08/21/2026

Stay connected to App State — wherever you are. 💛

Whether you’re new to an area, just graduated or have been an alum for years, hear from some of our volunteers about how to get involved with an App State Alumni Chapter or Network. Our Chapters and Networks bring Mountaineers together through local events, shared interests and plenty of App State spirit.

Learn more and find a chapter or network at the link below 👇
alumni.appstate.edu/chaptersandnetworks

08/12/2026

We’re less than one month away from the first game day at The Rock!

Kick off the 2026 App State Football season with us at our first Mountaineer Meetup of the fall.

📅 Friday, Sept. 4
⏱️ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 McKinney Alumni Center
🍻 Free appetizers, beverages and App State swag

Register and learn more about our 2026 Fall Lineup below👇
alumni.appstate.edu/fall26

08/05/2026

Congrats to Shawn Poole — recipient of the 2026 Honorary Alumni Award! We’re grateful for the impact he continues to make on App State students.

Shawn Poole received the Honorary Alumni Award, which recognizes in...

08/04/2026

📣 Calling all Denver alumni!

The Office of Alumni Engagement is proud to partner with alumnus Tim Love ’05 to reignite the Mountaineer Spirit in the Denver area.

Whether you've been connected with the chapter in the past, recently moved to the area or just have a deep passion for App State in your heart (don't we all!), we hope you'll join us as we gear up for an exciting time in Denver, CO.

Want to get involved? Complete this simple interest form. 👇
bit.ly/denveralumnichapter

The Denver Alumni Chapter is exploring new ways to connect with fellow Mountaineers in the area–come join the fun!

08/03/2026

Congrats to Kendall Lamm ’14 — recipient of the 2026 Young Alumni Award! Thank you for continuing to represent and give back to App State.

Kendall Lamm ’14 received the Young Alumni Award, which is given to...

07/30/2026

📣 Calling all educators! We’re celebrating 10 straight years of App State being First in the Nation for National Board Certified Teacher alumni — we’ll see you back in Boone on Sept. 18!

Join us as we celebrate a decade of excellence!

For 10 straight years, Appalachian State University has ranked first in the nation for the number of National Board Certified alumni. We're proud to honor the educators whose dedication and leadership continue to impact students, schools and communities across the country.

Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
5-7 p.m.
McKinney Alumni Center
553 Blowing Rock Rd., Boone, NC

Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.
Business attire preferred.

Join the Reich College of Education and the Appalachian State University Alumni Association as we celebrate this remarkable achievement and the professionals who have made it possible.

Click the link in the comments to RSVP!

App State Educator Alumni Network

07/28/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Alumni Leadership Conference! 💛

We brought leaders from our nationwide chapter and network programs back to Boone for a weekend filled with connection and celebration — from Alumni Volunteer Awards and breakout sessions to campus tours, lunch at Mountaineer Tavern and a hAPPy hour at Parallel Brewing Co. We loved bringing these Mountaineers back together!

Find your local chapter or network at the link in our comments.

07/23/2026

Congrats to Donna Fiori ’80 — recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Service Award! Thank you for all you do for App State. 💛

Donna Fiori ’80 received the Outstanding Service Award, which recog...