Appalachian State University Alumni Association

09/05/2026

National Tailgating Day 🤝 the first game day of the season.

We’re excited to be back at The Rock today as App State takes on Maine! 🏈

09/03/2026

We’re excited to celebrate 10 years of national distinction and our Mountaineer educators on Sept. 18! 🍎

Join us and register at the link below 👇
alumni.appstate.edu/nbctdistinction

For 10 consecutive years, Appalachian State University has been ranked #1 in the nation for the number of National Board Certified alumni!

Join the Reich College of Education and the Appalachian State University Alumni Association as we celebrate the outstanding educators who continue to make a difference in classrooms and communities everywhere.

Sept. 18, 2026
5-7 p.m.
McKinney Alumni Center, Boone, NC
Heavy hors d'oeuvres & beverages served
Business attire preferred

Help us celebrate 10 years of national distinction!

Click the link in the comments to RSVP!

09/02/2026

A day Mountaineers will never forget. 🏈

09/01/2026

There are so many ways to get involved as a Mountaineer — including joining a Chapter or Network event. Here are a few events happening this month:

‣ Charlotte: Fall Kickoff hAPPy Hour and Networking Social (9/2)
‣ Bands Network: Alumni Band Weekend (9/4-9/5)
‣ App State vs. Maine Watch Parties (9/5)
‣ App State vs. ECU Watch Parties (9/12)
‣ Catawba: hAPPy Hour (9/17)
‣ Southwest Virginia: Multi-Chapter Social (9/17)
‣ Educator Network: Gathering and Community Service Educator Day (9/19)
‣ App State vs. UNC Charlotte Watch Parties (9/19)
‣ App State vs. NC State Watch Parties (9/26)

Learn more about our Chapter and Network events at the link in our comments.

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 B**r 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!