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Honoring women’s leadership and history at App State
Honoring women’s leadership and history at App State
March 8, 2023

This Women’s History Month, learn more about a few of the App State administrators, alumni, students, faculty, staff and campus visitors who are leading the way and inspiring others, as well as university events and initiatives focused on women’s history.

  • Troy Johnson named vice chancellor of enrollment management at App State
    Troy Johnson named vice chancellor of enrollment management at App State
    March 24, 2023

    Dr. Troy Johnson has been named vice chancellor of enrollment management at Appalachian State University. Johnson currently serves as vice president of enrollment management at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), a Carnegie R1, Hispanic-Serving Institution of more than 40,000 students.

  • From waste to wear: App State alumna develops sustainable pigments for fashion, printing industries
    From waste to wear: App State alumna develops sustainable pigments for fashion, printing industries

    Jane Palmer's LA-based company produces black pigments made from wood waste

    March 24, 2023

    App State alumna Jane Palmer ’98 started her Nature Coatings business in 2017 to transform wood waste into high-performing black pigments. The company provides an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based carbon blacks.

  • Appalachian Journal marks 50 years of spotlighting Appalachia
    Appalachian Journal marks 50 years of spotlighting Appalachia

    The interdisciplinary App State journal features scholarly works, reviews and poetry

    March 8, 2023

    Appalachian Journal: A Regional Studies Review — an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal published by App State’s Center for Appalachian Studies — marks its 50th anniversary this academic year. The journal features scholarly works, reviews and poetry focused on the Appalachian Mountains region.

  • Lumbee tribal flag now hangs in App State’s student union, honoring the Lumbee people and their history
    Lumbee tribal flag now hangs in App State’s student union, honoring the Lumbee people and their history
    March 3, 2023

    Appalachian State University recognized and honored the nearly 60,000 members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and their history on Feb. 27 with the unveiling of the Lumbee tribal flag in Plemmons Student Union.

  • Since 1958, App State's Southern Appalachian plant collection has aided research, teaching and conservation
    Since 1958, App State's Southern Appalachian plant collection has aided research, teaching and conservation

    I.W. Carpenter Jr. Herbarium houses 30,000 plant specimens

    Feb. 24, 2023

    For nearly 65 years, App State’s herbarium has served as a vital record of the flora biodiversity in the Southern Appalachian Mountains region. Faculty and students engage with its 30,000 specimens for teaching, research and plant conservation.

  • App State Office of Diversity brings monthly read-alouds to lab schools
    App State Office of Diversity brings monthly read-alouds to lab schools
    Feb. 21, 2023

    App State’s Office of Diversity offers a monthly read-aloud program to students at the university’s two lab schools: the Academy at Middle Fork and the Academy at Elkin. Reading themes include Black history, disabilities awareness, military appreciation and more.

App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among 2023’s ‘Best Online Programs’
App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among 2023’s ‘Best Online Programs’

Business, education, nursing programs recognized in annual U.S. News & World Report rankings

Jan. 27, 2023

App State’s online bachelor’s programs and online graduate programs in business, education and nursing — offered through App State Online — rank among the best in the nation for 2023, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “2023 Best Online Programs” rankings.

Events

  • Family Weekend
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    Office of Parent and Family Services

    March 24 - 26, 2023

    App State Family Weekend is a fun-filled weekend for families to reconnect with their student(s), meet other Mountaineer families, and connect with faculty and staff. There are exciting programs and events, on campus and within the community, that allow families to experience life as a student at App State.

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    Wellness and Prevention Services

    March 28 - 29, 2023

    y(OUR) Story is a collaborative production hosted by Wellness & Prevention Services. Through partnering with actors, dancers, painters, poets and other artists, y(our) mental health journey will be shared. This event hopes to inspire those struggling with their mental health to not give up, and to bring conversation about mental health out of the shadows and into the light.

  • Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble
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    Department of Theatre and Dance

    March 29 - April 2, 2023

    The 2023 spring concert is coordinated by Dance Studies Professor Susan Lutz and scheduled to include work by faculty members Marianne Adams, Regina Gulick and Lutz herself. Student choreographers creating new works for SADE will be announced at a later date.

  • Bloom Where You Are: Educating for Sustainability in Guatemala & Appalachia
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    Bloom Where You Are: Educating for Sustainability in Guatemala & Appalachia

    University Forum Series

    Thursday, March 30, 2023
    5:30 p.m.

    Marleny Rosales-Meda, Dr. María Susana Hermes, Rafael Coy Choocoj, and Dr. Anne Fanatico will present, “Bloom Where You Are: Climate Resilience in our Communities” as part of the University Forum Series. The speakers will discuss ways in which they are using education to help local communities create more just and sustainable futures in the face of climate change.

  • Earth Month 2023
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    Earth Month 2023
    April 1 - 27, 2023

    April 22 marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day. At App State, Mountaineers celebrate Earth Day every day through the university’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. The Office of Sustainability team, along with many other campus community members, has planned several events throughout the month of April for Mountaineers to get involved in campus and community sustainability efforts. Mark your calendar, bring a friend and help make our world a greener, cleaner place for all.

  • Diversity Celebration
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    Diversity Celebration
    April 1 - 30, 2023

    The Diversity Celebration is a month-long showcase where diverse perspectives, cultures and values are accepted, appreciated and celebrated. This annual campus-wide celebration also supports and enhances the university’s commitment to actively address the educational, economic, cultural and societal needs of the changing region, state, nation and world.

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  • Troy Johnson named vice chancellor of enrollment management at App State
    Troy Johnson named vice chancellor of enrollment management at App State
  • Appalachian Journal marks 50 years of spotlighting Appalachia
    Appalachian Journal marks 50 years of spotlighting Appalachia
  • Honoring women’s leadership and history at App State
    Honoring women’s leadership and history at App State
  • Lumbee tribal flag now hangs in App State’s student union, honoring the Lumbee people and their history
    Lumbee tribal flag now hangs in App State’s student union, honoring the Lumbee people and their history
  • Since 1958, App State's Southern Appalachian plant collection has aided research, teaching and conservation
    Since 1958, App State's Southern Appalachian plant collection has aided research, teaching and conservation
  • App State Office of Diversity brings monthly read-alouds to lab schools
    App State Office of Diversity brings monthly read-alouds to lab schools
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In the media

  • Mountain hares are built for snow. That may become a problem. [faculty featured]
    Mountain hares are built for snow. That may become a problem. [faculty featured]
    National Geographic
  • These Colleges Produce a Lot of Fulbright Scholars. Here’s How.
    These Colleges Produce a Lot of Fulbright Scholars. Here’s How.
    The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • NC State scientists want less phosphorus use, and the White House is paying attention
    NC State scientists want less phosphorus use, and the White House is paying attention
    The News & Observer
  • Appalachian State Theatre and Dance Production of “The Moors” Chosen for 2023 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
    Appalachian State Theatre and Dance Production of “The Moors” Chosen for 2023 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
    High Country Press
  • Teaching: When the Cat Destroys Your Sweater, Knit Something New [faculty featured]
    Teaching: When the Cat Destroys Your Sweater, Knit Something New [faculty featured]
    The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • How Loading Up On Almonds Makes Your Weekend Workout Go Smoothly [faculty featured]
    How Loading Up On Almonds Makes Your Weekend Workout Go Smoothly [faculty featured]
    Forbes
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Features

  • From waste to wear: App State alumna develops sustainable pigments for fashion, printing industries
    From waste to wear: App State alumna develops sustainable pigments for fashion, printing industries
  • <span style="color: #bc8801;">Appalachian Outdoorosity:</span> Dressing for the Cold (Part 2)
    Appalachian Outdoorosity: Dressing for the Cold (Part 2)
  • <span style="color: #bc8801;">SoundAffect:</span> Daniel E. Dawes, JD on how to overcome deep-rooted challenges in the American health care system
    SoundAffect: Daniel E. Dawes, JD on how to overcome deep-rooted challenges in the American health care system
  • <span style="color: #bc8801;">Dave by the Bell:</span> The Most Romantic Place on Campus
    Dave by the Bell: The Most Romantic Place on Campus
  • App State alum Meredith Lindsey Draughn ’15 is 2023 National School Counselor of the Year
    App State alum Meredith Lindsey Draughn ’15 is 2023 National School Counselor of the Year
  • Nigerian violinist Clement Okon pursues music master’s degree at App State
    Nigerian violinist Clement Okon pursues music master’s degree at App State
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Grants

  • Reddish Lab awarded largest National Institutes of Health grant in App State’s history
    Reddish Lab awarded largest National Institutes of Health grant in App State’s history
  • App State awarded National Science Foundation funding to recruit, support underrepresented students in STEM fields
    App State awarded National Science Foundation funding to recruit, support underrepresented students in STEM fields
  • Grant to facilitate collaboration between Cherokee and Māori communities
    Grant to facilitate collaboration between Cherokee and Māori communities
  • Federal funding supports App State programs to prevent falls among older adults
    Federal funding supports App State programs to prevent falls among older adults
  • Reich College of Education staff coach Northwestern NC’s new teachers
    Reich College of Education staff coach Northwestern NC’s new teachers
  • High Country migrant and refugee populations share ‘Stories of Migration’ — a grant-funded App State project
    High Country migrant and refugee populations share ‘Stories of Migration’ — a grant-funded App State project
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Awards and honors

  • App State professor Katherine Ledford awarded 2022–23 Fulbright to teach in Jordan
    App State professor Katherine Ledford awarded 2022–23 Fulbright to teach in Jordan
  • App State alum Meredith Lindsey Draughn ’15 is 2023 National School Counselor of the Year
    App State alum Meredith Lindsey Draughn ’15 is 2023 National School Counselor of the Year
  • Appalachian State Theatre and Dance Production of “The Moors” Chosen for 2023 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
    Appalachian State Theatre and Dance Production of “The Moors” Chosen for 2023 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
    High Country Press
  • App State’s Dr. Sarah Evans receives CAREER award from National Science Foundation
    App State’s Dr. Sarah Evans receives CAREER award from National Science Foundation
  • App State tops National Board Certified Teachers list for 7th consecutive year
    App State tops National Board Certified Teachers list for 7th consecutive year
  • App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among 2023’s ‘Best Online Programs’
    App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among 2023’s ‘Best Online Programs’
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    Views of Rivers Street
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App State tops National Board Certified Teachers list for 7th consecutive year
App State tops National Board Certified Teachers list for 7th consecutive year
Jan. 30, 2023

For the seventh consecutive year, App State leads the nation for its number of alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers, with 2,269 alumni having earned the national credential to date.

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