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App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production

University’s commitment to applied research benefits students, communities and industries

Appalachian State University has received a Research Activity Designation of Research 2 from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education — the nation’s leading framework for categorizing U.S. higher education institutions. This new designation is awarded to institutions with high research activity and doctorate production.

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Academic Affairs

Provost Specht's Remarks to Faculty Senate – Feb. 9, 2026 Feb 9, 2026

Remarks from the 2026 Spring Faculty and Staff Meeting Feb 6, 2026

Provost Specht's Remarks to Faculty Senate – Jan. 12, 2026 Jan 12, 2026