News and College Life

Bearcats enrolled in the Jump Start program tackle the Alpine Climbing Tower during advantage week Aug. 19, 2024.

New Bearcats make a splash during advantage week activities on the practice fields Aug. 24, 2024.

Students make their way to class under the watchful eye of Herky on the first day of classes.

Fireworks explode behind the Old Capitol to celebrate Fourth of July weekend.

DC Virgo Preparatory School students reunite on the first day of school as they are welcomed back by teachers and community volunteers for the Fall 2024-25 school year.

Paul Taylor Dance Company performs for App State students. 

Brad Paisley performs in Kidd Brewer Stadium for App State. This concert was put together with our college art center and athletics program. 

A student plays with the giant Lite-Brite during the night Fall Welcome party on August 17, 2024. 

Students participating in the Putting It Together pre-orientation program are focused on community engagement with Lancaster. Among the activities included in the multi day program, students helped a number of downtown art galleries and artitsts' spaces prepare for an upcoming First Friday event which includes all the businesses in Lancaster.

New students arrive for Move In Day on campus.