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  • The Dawn of the Forests Brought Waves of Death to the Oceans [faculty quoted]
    The Dawn of the Forests Brought Waves of Death to the Oceans [faculty quoted]
    Inside Science
    April 1, 2021

    App State geochemist Dr. Sarah Carmichael gives historical context of the Devonian extinction and the processes that took place in the ocean and land surfaces 376 million to 360 million years ago. She teaches in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences.

  • App State to hold in-person graduation
    App State to hold in-person graduation
    WSOC-TV
    March 24, 2021

    The Charlotte television station reports App State plans to hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May, a decision that will affect nearly 3,500 students and their families.

  • App State to host in-person graduation ceremonies over five days in May
    App State to host in-person graduation ceremonies over five days in May
    Watauga Democrat
    March 19, 2021

    With North Carolina experiencing decreased COVID-19 trends, App State plans in-person graduation ceremonies in the Holmes Convocation Center May 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12. Each ceremony will last 60-90 minutes and Chancellor Sheri Everts will confer degrees upon graduates.

  • Appalachian State Head Coach Dustin Kerns Featured in Interview on the Jim Rome Show [staff featured]
    Appalachian State Head Coach Dustin Kerns Featured in Interview on the Jim Rome Show [staff featured]
    High Country Press
    March 17, 2021

    Prior to App State’s appearance in the 2021 NCAA playoffs, men’s basketball head coach Dustin Kerns was a guest on the Jim Rome Show on CBS Sports to talk about building a winning program.

  • 5 Things to Consider When Picking a College in the COVID-19 Era
    5 Things to Consider When Picking a College in the COVID-19 Era
    NerdWallet
    March 4, 2021

    Under the header “What support services does the school offer?, App State is cited for offering virtual one-on-one and group mental health counseling for remote and on-campus students during the pandemic, as well as hosting a student-led mental health ambassador group that offers peer mentorship.

  • NCDHHS approves App State to distribute COVID-19 vaccines
    NCDHHS approves App State to distribute COVID-19 vaccines
    Watauga Democrat
    March 2, 2021

    App State can act as a vaccine distribution site to administer COVID-19 vaccines to community members — as well as to students, faculty and staff — once vaccine allotments are provided.

  • App State professors form Cookvid-19 group to foster cooking community, raise money for local orgs [faculty featured]
    App State professors form Cookvid-19 group to foster cooking community, raise money for local orgs [faculty featured]
    Watauga Democrat
    Feb. 26, 2021

    A Facebook community started by App State faculty members to help people become more confident in their cooking has raised nearly $10,000 for local community organizations. Dr. Jack Kwong in the Department of Philosophy and Religion and Dr. Peter Fawson in the Department of Social Work are behind the “Cookvid-19” group.

  • Get outside to improve health during COVID, experts say [faculty quoted]
    Get outside to improve health during COVID, experts say [faculty quoted]
    Tuscon.com
    Feb. 22, 2021

    App State’s Dr. Richard Christiana in the Department of Health and Exercise Science discusses his research on the physical and mental benefits of exercising outdoors. Such activity can reduce stress and ease depression and anxiety for people of all ages, and also reduce the symptoms of ADHD in children, he said.

  • App State students, faculty create rock kits for students across NC
    App State students, faculty create rock kits for students across NC
    Watauga Democrat
    Feb. 19, 2021

    In this outreach initiative by the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, students and faculty have made 1,600 educational kits for area schoolchildren in eight counties to help them learn about geology. The Rockin’ NC kits contain rock samples and other educational materials. They are designed to substitute the in-person presentations faculty and students would typically make before the pandemic.

  • Guaranteed income is having a moment. The last time it did, it was because of Martin Luther King Jr. [faculty quoted]
    Guaranteed income is having a moment. The last time it did, it was because of Martin Luther King Jr. [faculty quoted]
    Fast Company
    Feb. 16, 2021

    Dr. Leah Hamilton, an associate professor in App State’s Department of Social Work, gives historical context to the idea of a guaranteed income in the U.S. to help eradicate poverty. The 1960s notion is gaining traction again in some cities, where mayors are implementing pilot programs.

  • COVID-19 delivers 'wake-up call' to raise activity levels for viral defense, immunity [faculty featured]
    COVID-19 delivers 'wake-up call' to raise activity levels for viral defense, immunity [faculty featured]
    Healio
    Feb. 12, 2021

    App State’s Dr. David Nieman's says COVID-19 is a wake-up call to the importance of good health — before, during and after the pandemic. He shared his research and thoughts on the coronavirus during a Basic and Clinical Immunology for the Busy Clinician symposium. Nieman is director of the university’s Human Performance Lab.

  • App State and Banfield Pet Hospital® Announce New Online Vet Tech Program Aimed at Addressing Veterinary Shortage
    App State and Banfield Pet Hospital® Announce New Online Vet Tech Program Aimed at Addressing Veterinary Shortage
    The Associated Press
    Feb. 10, 2021

    News of a veterinary tech program implemented by Appalachian State University and Banfield Pet Hospital to strengthen the pipeline of licensed veterinary technicians, especially in rural areas, was shared by The Associated Press.

  • Should I Be Double-Masking When I Run? [faculty quoted]
    Should I Be Double-Masking When I Run? [faculty quoted]
    Runners World
    Feb. 10, 2021

    App State’s Dr. David Nieman is quoted on the value of athletes double- masking while exercising indoors. The type of mask depends on the type of exercise, the director of the university’s Human Performance Lab said.

  • Why Exercising Is So Tricky After Covid-19 [faculty quoted]
    Why Exercising Is So Tricky After Covid-19 [faculty quoted]
    Elemental
    Feb. 2, 2021

    App State’s Dr. David Nieman shares his research and anecdotal experience with athletes whose strength changed after other viral infections when discussing when people can begin exercising after having had COVID-19. Nieman is director of the university’s Human Performance Lab.

  • Appalachian State senior part of National Guard sent to Washington, D.C. [student profiled]
    Appalachian State senior part of National Guard sent to Washington, D.C. [student profiled]
    Watauga Democrat
    Feb. 2, 2021

    Lauren Spangler, an App State senior majoring in psychology, was among National Guard members stationed in Washington, D.C., during Joe Biden's presidential inauguration. She is from Charlotte.

  • To boost immunity, forget ‘magic pills.’ Focus on sleep, exercise, diet and cutting stress. [faculty quoted]
    To boost immunity, forget ‘magic pills.’ Focus on sleep, exercise, diet and cutting stress. [faculty quoted]
    The Washington Post
    Jan. 30, 2021

    App State’s Dr. David Nieman, director of the Human Performance Lab, shares how to keep your immune system strong this winter.

  • App State using wastewater testing to mitigate residence hall COVID-19 outbreaks [faculty quoted]
    App State using wastewater testing to mitigate residence hall COVID-19 outbreaks [faculty quoted]
    Watauga Democrat
    Jan. 28, 2021

    App State’s Dr. Ece Karatan, biologist and vice provost for research, is quoted regarding the university’s wastewater surveillance project being used to identify possible clusters of COVID-19 infection in residence halls.

  • Research alliance aims to elevate profile of regional public colleges [faculty mentioned]
    Research alliance aims to elevate profile of regional public colleges [faculty mentioned]
    Inside Higher Ed
    Jan. 27, 2021

    Dr. Andrew Koricich in App State’s Reich College of Education is mentioned as being among faculty conducting research on rural schools as part of the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges. The new research hub was founded to highlight the importance of regional public institutions to students and communities.

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