Greta Browning named Head of Special Collections
Dec 15, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Greta Browning will be the new Head of Special Collections beginning January 1st.As Head of Specia...
Barbara Freiman receives an Honorary Doctorate from Appalachian State University
Dec 12, 2025
Dr. Jobe Bell and Barbara Freiman enter Fall 2025 Commencement - Photograph by University CommunicationsAn Honorary Doctorate Degree was conferred to ...
2025 Finals Fest recap
Dec 12, 2025
The University Libraries hosted Library Finals Fest December 1 - 10, 2025 to help our students destress and take time to have fun during finals week. ...
Kay Borkowski receives a 2025 North Carolina Volunteer Service Award
Dec 10, 2025
Library Advisory Council member, Kay Borkowski was recognized by the Watauga County Board of Commissioners as one of the six Watauga County recip...
Rhinehart Room Open House - December 3
Dec 8, 2025
Special Collections hosted a Rhinehart Room Open House on December 3 offering students faculty and staff an opportunity to explore the Library's state...
VIP Tours and Donor Engagement
Dec 8, 2025
Dean Sue Polanka led several VIP building tours for donors this fall, welcoming participants from the Library Advisory Council and the University Boar...
Student Library Advisory Board Fall 2025
Dec 1, 2025
The Student Library Advisory Board worked closely with Dean Sue Polanka, Librarian Breanne Crumpton, and Board Advisor and Executive Assistant to the ...
University Libraries sponsor Ticket Checkout for the Annual Hayes School of Music Holiday Scholarship Concert
Nov 26, 2025
The University Libraries sponsored a ticket check out for the Annual Hayes School of Music Holiday Scholarship Concert held in the Schaefer Center on ...
Special Collections Marks Busy Fall with Wide-Ranging Instruction for 26 Academic Courses
Nov 24, 2025
Special Collections staff reviewed a busy fall semester in which they hosted 26 class visits for library instruction. The English and Watauga Resident...
Dr. Gary Boye and Shane Watson perform for the Appalachian Chorale’s 50th Anniversary
Nov 19, 2025
Music Library’s Dr. Gary Boye and Shane Watson performed with the Appalachian Chorale on Tuesday, November 18th.Under the direction of conductor, Jo...