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Survey Results: 2024 Trends and Attitudes in Supply Chain and Sustainability [faculty featured]
Supply Chain Now
Aug. 28, 2024
Dr. Dinesh Davè, director and professor of supply chain management at App State, and Evan Junker, chief growth officer at SPARQ360, dive into the findings from the 2024 Supply Chain Trends and Attitudes Report, revealing how companies are prioritizing investments in AI, predictive analytics and supply chain visibility platforms to stay ahead.
Rational Choice Theory [faculty featured]
MoneyGeek
Aug. 26, 2024
In this MoneyGeek article, economics experts offer insight into rational choice theory, which holds that people make rational decisions to maximize their self-interest. Dr. Neel Das, professor in App State’s Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, explains how the theory impacts people’s daily lives when it comes to finances.
Celebrating Eric Foxx's 35 Years at WBIR [alumni featured]
WBIR
Aug. 14, 2024
WBIR-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee celebrates Eric Foxx on his 35th anniversary with the station. Foxx is an App State alumnus who graduated with a degree in communications in 1985. He was a running back for the App State Mountaineer football team from 1981 to 1984.
Creating Community for Vets at Rural Colleges [faculty featured]
Inside Higher Ed
Aug. 13, 2024
Higher education institutions across the country have been working to provide support for student veterans since the G.I. Bill was signed into law in 1944. However, new research suggests that the services are not necessarily reaching as many veterans as they could, particularly at rural community colleges. Experts, including Dr. Andrew Koricich, a professor of higher education at App State, explain ways that colleges can better reach veteran learners in rural areas.
App State is in the game
Watauga Democrat
Aug. 9, 2024
After an 11-year hiatus, EA Sports brought back an acclaimed video game series with the July 19 release of NCAA Football 25. App State was one of 15 Football Bowl Subdivision programs to be featured in a trailer for the game on May 17. Mountaineer head coach Shawn Clark and players speak about the excitement of being featured in the game and how it will provide great exposure for the football program.
Federal infrastructure funding is fueling a push to remove dams and restore river habitat [faculty featured]
Associated Press
Aug. 7, 2024
Funding from the recent $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill has supported dam removal projects across the nation. This article in the Associated Press highlights the Shull’s Mill Dam removal project in Boone, which included the relocation of rare eastern hellbender salamanders. App State biology professor Dr. Michael Gangloff, who is coordinating the biological monitoring at the Shull’s Mill site, said the dam removal is expected to improve water quality and make the river more hospitable for salamanders.
Hudson Elementary School completes Third Annual Cast Iron Project [faculty and alumni featured]
News-Topic
Aug. 5, 2024
Joe Bigley ’04, lecturer in the Department of Art at App State, is executive director of the Western NC Sculpture Center, located in the Happy Valley community of Caldwell County. The center recently collaborated with Hudson Elementary School art teacher and App State art education alumna Emilee Aldaco ’14 on a cast iron project designed by a fourth grade class.
3 Ways to Relieve Back to School ‘Overwhelm’ [faculty featured]
MiddleWeb
Aug. 4, 2024
Dr. Julie Hasson shares several tips and tools for teachers to use to reduce stress at the start of the school year. Her strategies aim to help teachers manage workload, enhance organization and promote well-being. Hasson has been an educator for over 30 years. She is currently an assistant professor and program director of school administration in App State’s Department of Media, Career Studies and Leadership Development.
Rare astronomical event expected to occur soon [faculty featured]
WFAE
July 26, 2024
Astronomers predict that a star about 3,000 lightyears away from earth in the constellation Corona Borealis is about to go nova. The star, which cannot normally be seen with the naked eye, will temporarily be as bright as Polaris — also known as the North Star. Dr. Daniel Caton, a professor in App State’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, speaks about the rare astronomical event in this interview with WFAE. Interviewing Caton is WFAE Morning Edition host Marshall Terry, who graduated from App State in 2007 with a degree in communications.
Due South spaces out on mysteries of the universe with NC astronomer [faculty featured]
WUNC
July 24, 2024
Dr. Rachel Smith, a professor in App State’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, was recently the featured guest on WUNC’s Due South. Smith talks about her work as an astrophysicist at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science, where she studies star and planet formations. She also addresses questions about some of the biggest mysteries of the universe.
Top 25 college football stadiums: Rose Bowl, Michigan and more
ESPN
July 18, 2024
ESPN college football writers ranked the top 25 stadiums in the sport, with App State’s Kidd Brewer Stadium coming in at No. 23 on the list. ESPN’s Harry Lyles Jr. describes the Mountaineer’s stadium as "one of the most beautiful scenes in all of college football" with a "booming" fan atmosphere.
App State’s Frontline to Farm In-Person Training Completes Another Successful Year [faculty featured]
High Country Press
July 17, 2024
App State’s College of Fine and Applied Arts completed another successful year of its Frontline to Farm program to support veterans who are transitioning to farming as a livelihood. Programming this year included classroom sessions at App State and farm tours around the High Country. Participants worked with national and regional experts in topics including agricultural law, strategic communication and marketing, farm business and planning, sustainable agriculture and more. Frontline to Farm co-director Anne Fanatico, a professor in App State’s Department of Sustainable Development, said training like this is critical to local sustainability.
App State professor explains recent spike in western N.C. earthquakes [faculty featured]
Spectrum News 1
July 2, 2024
Western North Carolina had three small earthquakes in a 24-hour span this June. The earthquakes were near the area of the 5.1 magnitude earthquake in Sparta in 2020. Dr. Scott Marshall, a professor in App State’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, said that a recently discovered fault line could be the cause of these smaller earthquakes, and that they are likely aftershocks from the 2020 event.
Eco-Friendly Guide to Finances and Saving [faculty featured]
MoneyGeek
June 25, 2024
This article in MoneyGeek shares advice and insight, valuable tools and resources designed to help people develop a “green” approach to their finances. Dr. Susan Weidmann, an assistant professor in App State’s Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, offers her expert voice about eco-friendly approaches to finances and savings.
Scuba-diving scientists capture rare underwater footage of prehistoric-looking hellbenders in North Carolina [faculty featured]
BBC Wildlife Magazine
June 25, 2024
Work is set to begin to remove Shull’s Mill Dam on the Watauga River in July in order to restore a healthy river ecosystem. The project will involve the relocation of eastern hellbenders, a species of special concern in North Carolina, who live in the river near the dam. Dr. Mike Gangloff, professor in App State’s Department of Biology, speaks to the importance of hellbenders, including how they can increase water and habitat quality in rivers. Gangloff is the aquatic lead researcher for the Shull’s Mill Dam removal.
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?
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
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.