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  • Rural America Lags Cities in Helping People Beat the Heat [faculty featured]
    Rural America Lags Cities in Helping People Beat the Heat [faculty featured]
    The New York Times
    June 20, 2024

    Heat waves this June impacted Maine and other areas that are not accustomed to extreme high temperatures. This article in The New York Times notes that rural areas don't have the same access to cooling infrastructure as cities, which typically have shady parks, public pools and hydration stations. Dr. Maggie Sugg, an associate professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, explains that many rural areas in the U.S. have homes with poor insulation, and that people with access to air-conditioning may not be able to afford to run it in high temperatures. All of these factors increase the chances of heat-related illness. Sugg has conducted extensive research on heat vulnerabilities in North and South Carolina.

  • Dean’s List: What is the UNC System requesting in this year’s NC budget?
    Dean’s List: What is the UNC System requesting in this year’s NC budget?
    The Charlotte Observer
    June 18, 2024

    This “Dean’s List” roundup in The Charlotte Observer includes information about the UNC System’s budget requests and App State’s new cybersecurity program, which will be offered through the Walker College of Business starting this fall on both the Boone and Hickory campuses. It will be the first undergraduate degree program in cybersecurity available through the UNC System in Western North Carolina.

  • Appalachian State begins Aging Well support program
    Appalachian State begins Aging Well support program
    Spectrum News 1
    June 11, 2024

    This feature from Spectrum News 1 follows a patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease as she receives an assessment through App State’s Aging Well support program. The program, with interprofessional clinics on the Boone and Hickory campuses, is a collaborative effort with community partners to support healthy aging for adults throughout the High Country. Clinic Program Manager Lizzie Muscarello and Clinic Director Bryan Belcher speak about the available technology for aging assessments, as well as the many opportunities the program offers, from free health screenings to support groups.

  • Kaaren Hayes’s leadership leaves behind lasting impact on hundreds of families
    Kaaren Hayes’s leadership leaves behind lasting impact on hundreds of families
    Watauga Democrat
    June 6, 2024

    This feature in the Watauga Democrat highlights the career of Kaaren Hayes, who recently retired after 36 years with App State’s Parent to Parent Family Support Network. Parent to Parent provides free support to families who have a premature baby or a child with a disability, or to families who are grieving the death of a child. Hayes was with Parent to Parent since its inception in 1988, and she became program director in 1998. Hayes graduated from App State in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in child development.

  • Wilkesboro Elementary School’s Beckie Spears named Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year [alumni featured]
    Wilkesboro Elementary School’s Beckie Spears named Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year [alumni featured]
    WXII-TV
    May 25, 2024

    Beckie Spears, principal of Wilkesboro Elementary School, was named the 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year. She has been principal of Wilkesboro Elementary School since 2019, and has been in education in various roles for nearly 30 years. Spears has a bachelor’s degree in English from Meredith College and a master’s degree in school administration from App State, where she graduated in 2016.

  • Is Non-Alcoholic Beer a Good Sports Drink? [faculty featured]
    Is Non-Alcoholic Beer a Good Sports Drink? [faculty featured]
    GQ
    May 19, 2024

    Health experts and athletes explore the benefits of non-alcoholic beer as a post-workout recovery drink in this GQ magazine feature. Dr. Laurel Wentz, associate professor in App State’s Nutrition and Foods Program, explains that non-alcoholic beer provides hydration effects similar to water, but also has the benefit of carbs, which the body needs to help recover after workouts. Wentz explains how pairing non-alcoholic beer with a high-protein snack can achieve similar results to sports drinks.

  • What to Eat Before and After Your Workout [faculty featured]
    What to Eat Before and After Your Workout [faculty featured]
    TIME
    May 17, 2024

    In this feature in TIME magazine, health experts explain why people should focus on foods in addition to proteins before and after workouts. Dr. David Nieman, professor in App State’s Department of Biology, notes that carbohydrates matter just as much as protein when working out, as well as fruits, nuts, dark greens and other plants. Nieman is director of the Human Performance Lab at App State’s North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis.

  • NCInnovation Approves $5 Million to Support Eight University Research Projects [faculty featured]
    NCInnovation Approves $5 Million to Support Eight University Research Projects [faculty featured]
    NCInnovation
    May 16, 2024

    NCInnovation approved $5.2 million in funding for eight research projects at seven North Carolina public universities. One of the projects to receive funding is App State’s beehive improvement and monitoring system, developed by Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, professor and chair in the Department of Computer Science. The Beemon system presents a unique and innovative tool for decreasing honeybee die-off and increasing hive production by allowing beekeepers to monitor hives with efficient and accurate data.

  • Dr. Melanie Honeycutt named 2024 NC Technology Director of the Year [alumni featured]
    Dr. Melanie Honeycutt named 2024 NC Technology Director of the Year [alumni featured]
    NC Department of Public Instruction
    May 6, 2024

    Dr. Melanie Honeycutt of Burke County Public Schools was named the 2024 North Carolina Technology Director of the Year. She has been an educator for 32 years and has served as Burke County Public Schools’ chief information officer since 2013. Honeycutt is a two-time alumna of App State, where she earned a master’s degree in library science in 1999 and a doctorate in educational leadership in 2013.

  • Are cold plunges and saunas safe for kids? What parents need to know about the benefits and risks [faculty featured]
    Are cold plunges and saunas safe for kids? What parents need to know about the benefits and risks [faculty featured]
    Fortune Well
    May 4, 2024

    In this article in Fortune Well, health experts dive into the science behind trending hot and cold therapies, like saunas and cold plunges, and whether or not they are safe for children. Caroline Smith, associate professor in App State’s Department of Public Health and Exercise Science, helps explain the benefits of these types of therapies and how to manage the risks. Smith is director of App State’s Thermal and Microvascular Physiology Laboratory.

  • Climate Disasters and Mental Health in Youth [faculty featured]
    Climate Disasters and Mental Health in Youth [faculty featured]
    Environmental Health Chat
    May 2, 2024

    Dr. Maggie Sugg, associate professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, is the featured guest in this episode of the Environmental Health Chat podcast from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. In the episode, Sugg talks about how climate disasters affect mental health in youth, as well as some strategies to promote mental health resilience in young people and communities affected by natural disasters.

  • Moving to Florida? Budget More for Home Insurance Than Expected [faculty featured]
    Moving to Florida? Budget More for Home Insurance Than Expected [faculty featured]
    This Old House
    April 9, 2024

    Home insurance rates in Florida have soared in recent years, making it the most expensive state to insure a house. Financial and environmental experts — including Dr. Lori Medders, professor and chair in App State’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance — explain how multiple factors are contributing to high insurance rates in the state, including extreme weather, inflation and lack of options.

  • The Benefits of 4-Year Vet Tech Degrees and Innovations in Online Programs [faculty featured]
    The Benefits of 4-Year Vet Tech Degrees and Innovations in Online Programs [faculty featured]
    The Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast
    March 27, 2024

    Jennifer Serling, interim director of App State’s veterinary technology program, is the featured guest on this episode of The Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast. In the episode, Serling discusses the benefits of a four-year veterinary technician degree and the value of remote education.

  • Larger credit card issuers charge higher rates than smaller ones [faculty featured]
    Larger credit card issuers charge higher rates than smaller ones [faculty featured]
    Marketplace
    Feb. 16, 2024

    This feature in Marketplace explores a recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which finds that the biggest credit card issuers in the U.S. charge higher interest rates and fees than smaller banks and credit unions. Neel Das, professor in App State’s Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, explains how brand recognition is one of the main reasons why consumers choose certain credit cards, even if their interest rates are higher. Das advises consumers to consider the whole package, and not just a familiar name, when choosing a credit card.

  • What Is Full Coverage Car Insurance? [faculty featured]
    What Is Full Coverage Car Insurance? [faculty featured]
    WalletHub
    Feb. 16, 2024

    In this WalletHub feature, App State’s Chief Diversity Officer Jamie Parson — who’s also an associate professor in App State’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance — offers expert insights for consumers curious about full coverage car insurance.

  • Border Belt People: Jessica Cory brings awareness to Lumbee literature [faculty featured]
    Border Belt People: Jessica Cory brings awareness to Lumbee literature [faculty featured]
    Border Belt Independent
    Feb. 7, 2024

    This Q&A in Border Belt Independent features Jessica Cory, a lecturer in App State’s Department of English, who speaks about her interest in the Lumbee tribe and her inspiration to write about the significance of tribal history. Cory talks about her journey as a writer and what she hopes people will gain from reading her article, “The Politics of Recognition and the Power of Place in Lumbee Women’s Poetry,” which was published by the North Carolina Literary Review.

  • The secret behind the dramatic rise of the Stanley cup? Women. [alumni featured]
    The secret behind the dramatic rise of the Stanley cup? Women. [alumni featured]
    MSNBC
    Jan. 30, 2024

    App State alumna Lauren Solomon, the national sales director at Stanley, played a key role in making the Stanley Quencher one of the most popular water bottles in the country. This feature in MSNBC relates how three bloggers connected with Solomon to revive the product with a complete marketing overhaul. Solomon graduated from App State in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in marketing.

  • Shaping App State’s future through legal ingenuity
    Shaping App State’s future through legal ingenuity
    Vanguard Law Magazine
    Jan. 26, 2024

    This feature in Vanguard Law Magazine highlights the dedicated work of App State General Counsel Paul Meggett and his team’s efforts to further the university's mission. Meggett speaks about the impacts of the launch of the App State Hickory campus, the development of App State’s Innovation District, the challenges in modern education related to artificial intelligence, and more.

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