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‘Kent State: Then, and Again’: New play brings Kent State’s history to the stage [faculty featured]
Watauga Democrat
April 15, 2021
Dr. Ray Miller in App State’s Department of Theatre and Dance survived the Kent State massacre May 4, 1970, and the experience has stuck with him, changing his worldview and serving as a catalyst for his career as an educator. The university presents the play he wrote, “Kent State: Then, and Again.”
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
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
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]
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
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
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]
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]
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
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]
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]
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
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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.