Appalachian Today

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
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
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
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
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
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
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’

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

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y(OUR) Story
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.
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Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Jamie Harris ‘84
64th Boyles Distinguished Lecture
Thursday, April 20, 2023
2 p.m.
The 64th event in the Boyles Distinguished Lecture Series will feature Mr. Jamie Harris, chief financial officer at RXO. Mr. Harris is a current member of App State’s Board of Trustees and an alumnus of the Walker College of Business. He provides strategic financial counsel and direction as RXO enters its next phase of rapid growth, and brings 35 years of business-to-business experience to his role as chief financial officer, including more than two decades in high-level roles for public companies.

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In the media

Fact check: Mushrooms share more DNA with humans than plants [faculty featured]
USA Today
Mountain hares are built for snow. That may become a problem. [faculty featured]
National Geographic
How the world’s highest weather station was installed atop Everest [faculty featured]
guinnessworldrecords.com
Human enzyme research to fight cancer, diseases finds a home in North Carolina mountains [faculty featured]
WRAL TechWire
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
The News & Observer

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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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