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Dr. Rob Brown, a cultural geographer of the Deep South
Oct. 21, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Dr. Rob Brown is a cultural geographer who researches aspects of the Deep South.
What previous Chancellor’s Scholars are doing now
Oct. 10, 2016
Here is a look at where recent graduates of Appalachian State University’s Chancellor’s Scholarship have headed after graduation.
From General Education geography class to NOAA scholarship
A first-year course sparks Eric Burton’s imagination, leads to research opportunities in Peru and beyond
Oct. 7, 2016
His imagination sparked, Eric Burton majors in geography, conducts research in Peru and lands a NOAA scholarship – in large part because of a first-year General Education course.
Charlotte skyline a steady beacon for Carolina Panthers coach Wilks ’92
Oct. 6, 2016
From Mountaineer football to the Carolina Panthers, Steve Wilks ’92 steps from center field to the sidelines as defensive backs coach in the NFL.
Susan M. Branch ’99
Distinguished Young Alumna
Oct. 6, 2016
According to Branch, a successful attorney who serves on the university’s Board of Trustees, “I took advantage of everything Appalachian had to offer.”
Dr. Vachel Miller prepares Ethiopia’s educational leaders
Sep. 16, 2016
As a Fulbright Scholar, Appalachian’s Dr. Vachel Miller influenced the training of future educators at Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar University (BDU).
Preparing for Appalachian’s future
The Chancellor’s Academic Leadership Development Program graduated its inaugural class of nine participants. A class of 14 more individuals is already underway in 2016-17.
Sep. 14, 2016
The Chancellor’s Academic Leadership Development Program graduated its inaugural class of nine participants. A class of 14 more individuals is already underway in 2016-17.
Keeping students safe
Wellness and Prevention Services makes strategic partnership with Jed Foundation Campus Program
Aug. 30, 2016
Appalachian institutes a program to assess and enhance mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention programming.
Wellness and Prevention Services helps students navigate safely and successfully
Aug. 30, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Wellness and Prevention Services helps students navigate college years safely and successfully.
Appalachian offers Koru Mindfulness classes to build resiliency
Aug. 30, 2016
Learn about the Koru Mindfulness Curriculum classes being offered by Appalachian’s Wellness and Prevention Services, beginning Fall 2016.
Wilson Scholars – service and sustainability education in Costa Rica
Aug. 24, 2016
Learn about the 2016 Wilson Scholars’ upcoming sustainability education trip to Costa Rica’s Monteverde Institute.
Racing the Sun
An Appalachian team seeks to change the future of transportation with a solar race car
Aug. 17, 2016
Take a dozen Appalachian students, three passionate faculty and an institutional commitment to sustainability and you get a race car powered by the sun that wins third place in a three-day track race and places sixth in a cross-country race lasting eight days and nearly 2,000 miles. You get innovations in sustainable technology. And, you get a roadmap to the car of the future.
Racing the Sun: History of Apperion
Aug. 17, 2016
How does a group of students end up building a solar car and entering it in an international, collegiate competition? It began with Dan Blakeley, an Army Ranger who was looking to the future, and who would become the leader of Team Sunergy. Inspired to build a solar car by his sustainable transportation instructor, Blakeley found funding and academic support to convert a golf cart from gas to solar power, build a race car prototype, and learn from everyone and every opportunity he could find.
Racing the Sun: The Competition
Aug. 17, 2016
What is this competition, anyway? An international event that involves designing, building and racing solar vehicles, the competition is two-fold. It is comprised of the Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and the American Solar Challenge (ASC).
Racing the Sun: The Team
Aug. 17, 2016
Meet the Sunergy solar vehicle team led by student leader and veteran Dan Blakeley — leading, taking charge, delegating and all actively learning.
Racing the Sun: A Vision for the Future
Aug. 17, 2016
Dream along with Appalachian’s Team Sunergy about a cruiser class solar vehicle, the next generation for sustainable transportation.
Making History at the Mob Museum
Appalachian State University history majors find dream jobs in Vegas discover a fellow Mountaineer, just a cubicle away
July 4, 2016
Are there jobs for a history major? You bet! The opportunities are rife. Learn how two Appalachian graduates from the Department of History found dream jobs and a fellow Mountaineer at the Las Vegas Mob Museum.
Alumna Rebecca Jones turned her Appalachian degrees into a position with filmmaker Ken Burns
May 26, 2016
Alumna Rebecca Jones turned her time in Appalachian’s Department of Communication and Center for Appalachian Studies into a position with filmmaker Ken Burns.