Features

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.

Patrick Sullivan ’16 finds that his public relations concentration in communication plays a big role in his career path, regardless of his job title.

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.

Dylan Harris and Alexandra Stivers, both Navy veterans, are majoring in the health sciences: Harris in nutrition and foods, and Stivers in nursing.

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.

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 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.

Dr. Jerianne Taylor talks about why Appalachian State University is a great school choice for career and technical education (CTE).

Appalachian has systems, personnel and strategies in place to ensure students have the help they need in all three areas of the “success stool.”