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‘Every day is Earth Day at Appalachian’
The university celebrates with sustainable practices and strengthened resiliency
March 27, 2019
Learn how Appalachian celebrates Earth Day year-round. Plus, see the slate of Earth Month events on campus in April.
The case for resiliency
Appalachian biology professor Dr. Shea Tuberty and former FEMA Administrator Brock Long discuss how developing a culture of preparedness fosters resiliency
March 19, 2019
From the national level to the borders of Appalachian’s campus, prioritizing resilience measures is critical, say former FEMA Administrator Brock Long ’97 ’99 and Appalachian biology professor Dr. Shea Tuberty.
Never a dull moment — Appalachian alumnus claims satisfaction in his first post-graduation job
March 18, 2019
Appalachian alumnus Mark Janke ’18 says he enjoys the variety in his job with National General Insurance — “plus, the people I work with are fun and supportive.”
GAIT alumna presses on in her career by networking with fellow Mountaineers
March 18, 2019
Taylor Coggins enjoys interaction with customers — and fellow Mountaineers — in her workplace at Salem One, a printing, direct marketing, packaging and logistics company headquartered in Winston-Salem.
From volunteer to director — Appalachian alumna forges a career and makes a difference
March 18, 2019
Appalachian alumna Heather Canipe uses her degree in social work to serve youth in the High Country.
From part-time repairs to CEO — Appalachian alumna followed a logical path to lead SkyLine Membership Corp.
March 18, 2019
Logic and reasoning skills learned while pursuing a mathematics degree at Appalachian State University led this alumna on a path from part-time repairs to CEO.
Appalachian alumnus counts a career in his Ashe County hometown as a plus
March 18, 2019
As a staff accountant for SkyLine, alumnus Luke Eggers’ satisfaction with his job goes beyond the numbers.
From the Appalachians to the Andes
A Peru study abroad becomes a metaphor for the Appalachian Experience
March 15, 2019
In summer 2018, two groups of students, led by Appalachian professors, trekked the highest peaks of Peru and explored the Amazon rainforest, sharing sustainability practices and conducting critical climate research along the way.
Climbing into thin air for climate research
A faculty-led study abroad in Peru supports NSF experiments and student learning
March 15, 2019
Appalachian students joined Dr. Baker Perry, one of the top experts in his field, to climb mountains and traverse glaciers in Peru, all while participating in climate research projects that may impact the world.
Appalachian’s international collaboration yields renewable solutions for Peru village
March 15, 2019
During summer 2018, Appalachian students traversed Peru — from the heights of Machu Picchu to Puerto Maldonado in the Amazon rainforest — with the focus of studying and implementing renewable energy solutions in remote areas of the country.
Dr. Baker Perry — 'cornerstone of research’ in Appalachia and the Andes
March 15, 2019
A great-great-grandson of D.D. Dougherty, who along with his brother founded Watauga Academy in 1899, now Appalachian State University — Perry has involvement and research interests in the tropical Andes and Appalachian Mountains.
A different point of view
Through her lens and personal narrative, University Photographer Marie Freeman '85 focuses on one Peruvian citizen scientist’s story of the impact of climate change
March 15, 2019
While trekking in Peru during a summer 2018 study abroad, Appalachian Photographer Marie Freeman took more than a photo — she captured a citizen scientist’s story of climate change impacts.
Mental health — a key to academic and social success
Appalachian offers year-round programming on mental health awareness, self-care and suicide prevention
Feb. 27, 2019
A variety of opportunities help students keep mental health and self-care a priority, explains Coordinator for Student Mental Wellness Elizabeth Cavallaro.
Effective risk management leads to a more resilient society
Q&A with Walker College of Business’ Dr. David Marlett
Feb. 26, 2019
The director of Appalachian’s Brantley Risk and Insurance Center talks about the risk management and insurance degree program and why it remains relevant.
Bryce Helms — from Appalachian police cadet to full-time APD officer
Feb. 19, 2019
Bryce Helms, a senior criminal justice major, is the first cadet from the APDP to be hired by the Appalachian Police Department. She began her new role as a full-time police officer with the department in January.
Dr. Cole Edwards emphasizes fieldwork in studying geological history
Feb. 18, 2019
Dr. Cole Edwards uses fieldwork to bring to life the evolution of biospheres and environments throughout Earth’s history.
Dr. Sarah Evans makes hydrogeology studies relevant to everyday life
Feb. 14, 2019
Dr. Sarah Evans uses real-world examples to show students how climate change and groundwater flow affect everyday life.
Adam Campbell ’18 covers all things sound at Campbell University
Feb. 12, 2019
Campbell credits Appalachian’s music industry studies program for his ability to handle a plethora of tasks — from running sound at sporting events to recording concerts — as an audiovisual technician at Campbell University.

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