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Appalachian alumni reunite at Southern Coalition for Social Justice
Ian Mance and Dustin Chicurel-Bayard served together in Student Government Association
April 12, 2018
Alumni Ian Mance and Dustin Chicurel-Bayard became friends as freshmen in 1999. They now work together for the Durham-based nonprofit.
Chemistry alum’s research indicates potential harm of essential oils
Q&A with J. Tyler Ramsey ’16, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
April 12, 2018
Appalachian’s J. Tyler Ramsey ’16 was the lead researcher for an NIEHS study indicating a link between lavender and tea tree oils and breast growth in boys.
Honors College grad enjoys holistic aspect of physical therapy
Q&A with Aakriti Agrawal ’17
April 10, 2018
Aakriti Agrawal ’17 reflects on how her Appalachian Experience prepared her for Duke University School of Medicine’s physical therapy program.
Courtney Bradway ’15 ’16 says Appalachian’s political science programs prepared her well
March 23, 2018
Appalachian graduate Courtney Bradway finds success on Capitol Hill using her political science degrees.
Hughes prepares for a career in intelligence by combining ROTC and criminal justice
March 21, 2018
Appalachian senior Kendall Hughes prepares for a career in intelligence by combining ROTC with a criminal justice major.
The value of undergraduate student research
Students can develop skills needed for career or graduate school success
March 1, 2018
Working with professors on meaningful research or creative endeavors gives Appalachian students the skills they need for career or graduate school success.
Fostering a culture of inclusive excellence
March 1, 2018
Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Willie C. Fleming outlines his goal of “inclusive excellence” at Appalachian State University.
Setting students up for success
Honors College student Nicholas Gilliam ’17 reflects on his Appalachian Experience
Feb. 23, 2018
Accounting major Nicholas Gilliam reflects on how Appalachian set him up for success as a graduate student at University of Notre Dame.
Graduate pens young adult novel, uses it in his teaching
Feb. 23, 2018
Justin Chandler ’16 teaches eighth-grade English/Language Arts at West Alexander Middle School in Taylorsville. He’s also authored a young adult novel, “The Guide.”
Black Mountain College Semester — exemplifying the value of a liberal arts education
Q&A with Dr. Neva Specht, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Feb. 22, 2018
Dr. Neva Specht, dean of Appalachian’s College of Arts and Sciences, addresses the value of a liberal arts education and how Black Mountain College Semester exemplifies this worth to society.
‘A nurturing investment’ in student success
Q&A with Dr. Jean Bernard
Feb. 7, 2018
Meet Dr. Jean Bernard, undergraduate program director in Appalachian’s Department of Nursing.
Breece Robertson ’00, the ‘GIS whiz’ at The Trust for Public Land
Feb. 2, 2018
The Trust for Public Land is working to ensure every American can access a park. Breece Robertson ’00 uses her master’s in geography from Appalachian to help realize that vision.
The powers of sun and soul
Appalachian alumnus’ solar project benefits regional homeless shelter
Jan. 29, 2018
With degrees in music, psychology and appropriate technology, Zach Sprau ’11 ’17 serves marginalized people around the world through solar energy projects.
Appalachian alum Grant Smith takes a bite of the Big Apple’s jazz scene
Jan. 25, 2018
Appalachian alumnus Grant Smith plays jazz trombone as a graduate student at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City.
Innovation, surprise win students a place on the runway
Jan. 9, 2018
Two apparel design students’ designs are bold enough to win a place in opening for Ebony Fashion Fair exhibit.
Favorite Appalachian stories of 2017
Dec. 20, 2017
Relive Appalachian’s great accomplishments and remarkable people of 2017 through the year’s most-read news and feature stories.
Dreams inspire Appalachian student’s sculptures
Dec. 13, 2017
After a 20-year absence from higher education, studio art major Ireri Krueger returned to achieve a lifelong dream. She is among seniors graduating this month.
Supporting Appalachian’s veterans
Open one year, Student Veteran Resource Center provides key services and important connections
Nov. 9, 2017
In honor of Veterans Day, we take a look at how Appalachian’s student veterans transition to civilian life and work toward their college degree.