News & Recognition

Recognition

Appalachian State University has been recognized nationally for its commitment to increasing student voter registration, education, and rates. Some of the accolades below demonstrate our commitment to helping students form the habits of active and informed citizenship, make democratic participation a core value on our campus, and cultivate generations of engaged citizens who are essential to a healthy democracy.

App State earned the Highest Voter Registration Award for North Carolina from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for nonpartisan student voter participation efforts in the 2020 Election (93.7%).