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Caldwell UNC Health Care bids a fond farewell to marketing director [alumni featured]
Yahoo! News
Dec. 23, 2022
Upon reflection on his career, alumnus Rocky Brooks '12, who recently retired as director of marketing and public relations at Caldwell UNC Health Care following years in radio, noted that his decision to go back to college at age 50 and finish a degree in electronic media and broadcasting at App State "changed my life entirely and opened the door to many opportunities."
Appalachian State University Honored with 2022 Best of Aquatics Award
Aquatics International
Dec. 20, 2022
App State University Recreation (UREC) is featured in the November/December 2022 issue of Aquatics International magazine, receiving the publication's "Best of Aquatics" distinction for its innovative programming. App State students — senior international business major Nick Worley, senior mathematics major Libby Young, senior exercise science major Ali Hibbard and graduate student Micah Carroll '22 — helped UREC assistant director of aquatics Cheryl Eddins create the concept of paddleboard dodgeball.
Don Phipps of Caldwell County is the 2023 Superintendent of the Year [alumni featured]
EducationNC
Nov. 16, 2022
Don Phipps, superintendent of Caldwell County Schools, was named the 2023 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year. Phipps graduated from App State with a master’s degree in school psychology in 1992, and a doctorate in educational leadership in 1997.
165 graves marked in Boone's historic black cemetery [faculty featured]
Watauga Democrat
Nov. 3, 2022
Led by Dr. Alice Wright, associate professor in App State's Department of Anthropology, and in collaboration with the Junaluska Heritage Association, students, faculty and community volunteers worked to place stones on 165 previously unmarked graves at the Historic Black Cemetery near App State's campus.
Cabarrus County Schools names Tonya Williams as Principal of the Year
WBTV
Oct. 26, 2022
Tonya Williams, a 1993 graduate of App State's communication sciences and disorders program, was selected as the 2022-2023 principal of the year for Cabarrus County Schools. Williams is the principal of Concord Middle School.
How to Boost Your Immune System During Cold and Flu Season
The New York Times
Oct. 14, 2022
Dr. David Nieman, App State biology professor and director of the Human Performance Lab at the N.C. Research Campus in Kannapolis, offers expert advice for maintaining a strong immune system during flu season.
On the roof of the world, water is life. Or a sign of it, thanks to eDNA
Mongabay
Oct. 14, 2022
Research by several partners, including Dr. Anton Seimon, research assistant professor in App State's Department of Geography and Planning, employed environmental DNA (eDNA) in mapping the biodiversity of the top 14,700 feet of Mount Everest. The team identified DNA from organisms belonging to 187 taxonomic orders, which constitutes 16.3% of the total known orders.
6 College Police Chiefs, Security Directors Share Tips to Enhance Campus Safety
Campus Safety
Oct. 12, 2022
Campus Safety magazine interviews App State Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Andy Stephenson — a finalist for the 2022 Campus Safety Director of the Year Award — about endeavors that have led to improved student, staff, and visitor safety.
‘You got it, and I got you.’ A story of success from Western Piedmont Community College [student featured]
EducationNC
Oct. 10, 2022
Jenny Benton, a junior social work major at App State, is interviewed by EducationNC about her higher education journey as an adult learner at Western Piedmont Community College and now at App State.
What Goes Into a 4-Year Vet Tech Degree, with Dr. Virginia Corrigan [faculty featured]
VetX International
Oct. 5, 2022
In this episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show podcast, VetX International interviews Dr. Virginia Corrigan, director of App State's new four-year online veterinary technology program. Corrigan discusses the general outline for the new bachelor’s degree program and its importance for students, employers and veterinary organizations.
Live streaming weather data from the roof of the world [faculty featured]
CNN
July 20, 2022
Dr. Baker Perry, professor in App State's Department of Geography and Planning, recounts his experience leading a successful expedition to install a new weather station at Bishop Rock on Mount Everest. The weather station provides real-time weather data that can improve the understanding of climate change.
It’s Cool to be Short When You’re in the Arctic Permafrost [faculty featured]
Eos
July 15, 2022
A first-author publication by Dr. Sarah Evans, assistant professor in App State’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, is highlighted by the editor of Eos magazine. The paper reports on findings from ground temperature measurements made at nearly two dozen locations across Baffin Island, Canada, which provide a basis for improved prediction of permafrost thaw across the Arctic.
STYLE: Filipe Ho and Bradley Rhyne of OMJ Clothing [alumni featured]
Charlotte Magazine
July 5, 2022
App State alumni and former roommates and fraternity brothers, Filipe Ho ’07 and Bradley Rhyne ’07, are now co-owners of OMJ Clothing — a men’s casual and custom clothing store in Charlotte. Ho graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and Rhyne graduated with bachelor’s degrees in finance and banking and risk management and insurance.
App State’s Karolyn Martin crowned Miss North Carolina 2022 [alumni featured]
Watauga Democrat
July 5, 2022
App State alumna Karolyn Martin ’22 was named Miss North Carolina 2022, becoming the second consecutive Mountaineer to receive the honor. Martin, an Honors College student, graduated from App State with a bachelor’s degree in communications studies.
How Appalachian State’s Police Officer Development Program is Revolutionizing Policing
Campus Safety
June 14, 2022
Campus Safety magazine interviews App State Police Chief and Campus Safety Director of the Year finalist Andy Stephenson for an article and podcast about App State's innovative Appalachian Police Officer Development Program.
Cardiovascular Recovery in Young Adults Takes Several Months after COVID-19 Infection
American Physiological Society
June 8, 2022
The findings of research conducted at App State are published in the June 2022 issue of The Journal of Applied Physiology.
NRLP projects aim to improve reliability for customers and campus
Watauga Online
June 1, 2022
New River Light and Power — App State's nonprofit electric utility — highlights recent projects to improve infrastructure and increase reliability for its customers on campus and in Boone neighborhoods.
Next-gen weather station installed near Everest’s summit
National Geographic
May 25, 2022
National Geographic chronicles a return expedition to Mount Everest co-led by Dr. Baker Perry, National Geographic Explorer and professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, to coordinate the maintenance of weather stations at the top of the world.