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With App State Police, Madison Cook follows in family footsteps of service
Dec. 12, 2018
The junior criminal justice-international studies major is a member of the first class of Appalachian’s two-year Police Officer Development Program, which was created to equip Appalachian students with the knowledge, skills and training to become law enforcement officers.
Appalachian’s 2018 Top of the Rock — a support system for many
Dec. 1, 2018
Each year, Appalachian’s Top of the Rock recipient is recognized for his or her outstanding achievements and contributions to the success of others. Rachel Gallardo, the 2018 recipient, is more than deserving of the honor.
Meet Murilo Artese, comedian and Appalachian Student Ambassador
Nov. 30, 2018
Artese, from São Paulo, Brazil, is a member of the NouN Improv Comedy Troupe and Appalachian Student Ambassadors, as well as International Appalachian (INTAPP) and the Student Orientation Undergraduate Leader (SOUL) program.
Teens and mental health
A school-based intervention program developed by Appalachian’s Dr. Kurt Michael lowers rural teens’ suicide attempts and boosts their well-being
Nov. 29, 2018
Appalachian’s Aeschleman Distinguished Professor of Psychology shows his passion for teens’ mental health through the ASC school-based treatment program he founded in 2006.
Nykesha Fyffe ’17 plans to help solve problems of the future
Nov. 14, 2018
Appalachian applied physics grad Nykesha Fyffe plans to improve lives and solve problems of the future.
Patrick Sullivan ’16 facilitates an outdoor challenge course while pursuing a master’s degree in higher education administration
Nov. 14, 2018
Patrick Sullivan ’16 finds that his public relations concentration in communication plays a big role in his career path, regardless of his job title.
The Appalachian Community has strong military connections and support for student veterans
Nov. 9, 2018
As Veterans Day approaches, we take a look at the Appalachian Community’s connection with the military and its support for student veterans.
Now a teacher, Ashley Carlton ’12 pays forward the care she was shown at Appalachian
Nov. 8, 2018
Given a second chance, Ashley Carlton ’12 graduated with honors from Appalachian’s classroom-based distance learning elementary education program and is now an award-winning fifth-grade science teacher.
Women’s athletics at Appalachian — 50 years strong, the heart beats on
Nov. 8, 2018
Many things have evolved with Appalachian women’s athletics over the years, but the passions of the athletes haven’t changed.
Military couple pursues degrees together in Beaver College of Health Sciences
Nov. 8, 2018
Dylan Harris and Alexandra Stivers, both Navy veterans, are majoring in the health sciences: Harris in nutrition and foods, and Stivers in nursing.
Former U.S. Marine Becca Ryan says she’s glad she chose Appalachian
Nov. 7, 2018
The global studies major recommends Appalachian to other veterans, based on her personal experience and Appalachian’s national recognition as a Military Friendly® School.
The Appalachian Community tackles hunger in the High Country
Oct. 19, 2018
Almost two-thirds of Appalachian students experience food insecurity, according to a recent survey, and many Watauga County residents struggle with food and shelter issues. This series examines the people and initiatives working to alleviate hunger in the High Country.
Appalachian–community partnership serves Boone residents in need with Grab and Go Meal Program
Oct. 19, 2018
By pairing leftover food items donated to the Hunger and Health Coalition with the freshly prepared entrees, senior nutrition and foods majors in Appalachian’s Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management offer hot, “Grab and Go” meals for local residents in need.
Hunger gains — 2 out of 3 Appalachian students encounter food insecurity
Oct. 19, 2018
A food insecurity and homelessness survey conducted by Appalachian professor Jeffrey Bortz found 62 percent of Appalachian students experienced some aspect of food insecurity in the 2017–18 academic year.
Appalachian’s Community FEaST 2018 serves dialogue around sustainable food as main course
Oct. 19, 2018
Approximately 300 members of the Appalachian and Boone communities gathered around a 100-yard-long table on Sanford Mall to share food, fellowship and stories around sustainable food.
The Appalachian food pantry — an open door that swings both ways
Oct. 19, 2018
Appalachian’s food pantry and free store, located on the ground floor of East Hall in the Office of Sustainability, provide personal care and food items for all Appalachian Community members in their time of need.
Transferring to Appalachian
For transfer students, Appalachian State University offers a seamless transition and a community dedicated to their success
Oct. 15, 2018
For transfer students, Appalachian State University offers a seamless transition and a community dedicated to their success.
CTE — integrating teaching with real-world experience
Q&A with Dr. Jerianne Taylor
Sep. 24, 2018
Dr. Jerianne Taylor talks about why Appalachian State University is a great school choice for career and technical education (CTE).