Skip to main content

Appalachian Today

News and events at Appalachian State University
  • Subscribe
  • For the media
  • Contact
  • Events
  • Webcams
  • Podcasts
  • In the News
  • Research & Arts
  • Awards
  • Experts
  • All News
  • Topics
  • Accolades
  • Alumni
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Athletics
  • Awards and Honors
  • Community Engagement
  • Events
  • Faculty and Staff
  • Gifts and Grants
  • Global
  • Health and Wellness
  • Publications
  • Research and Creative Works
  • Safety
  • Scholarships
  • Students
  • Sustainability
☰ Menu
  • Events
  • Webcams
  • Podcasts
  • In the News
  • Research & Arts
  • Awards
  • Experts
  • All News
  • Topics
  • Subscribe
  • For the media
  • Contact

In the News

Displaying 145 - 162 of 678
  • Cabarrus County Schools names Tonya Williams as Principal of the Year
    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
    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
    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
    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]
    ‘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]
    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]
    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]
    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]
    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]
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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.

  • Commentary: Post-pandemic performance reviews should not disadvantage those working from home [faculty featured]
    Commentary: Post-pandemic performance reviews should not disadvantage those working from home [faculty featured]
    Channel News Asia
    May 25, 2022

    As some people are working from home and others from the office, assessing employees fairly in appraisals will be much trickier, according to Yalcin Acikgoz, associate professor of psychology.

  • 3 Triad towns among 19 in NC Commerce’s development program
    3 Triad towns among 19 in NC Commerce’s development program
    Fox 8 News
    May 24, 2022

    Three Triad towns are among 19 rural communities selected for an N.C. Department of Commerce and App State program designed to help them grow their economies.

  • Rural Colorado students go to college at low rates. Tiny Fowler goes against the trend. [faculty interviewed]
    Rural Colorado students go to college at low rates. Tiny Fowler goes against the trend. [faculty interviewed]
    Chalkbeat
    May 17, 2022

    Sonja Ardoin, associate professor of human development and psychological counseling, is interviewed for a feature about college-going patterns in rural Colorado.

  • Online veterinary technician degree program kicks off at App State
    Online veterinary technician degree program kicks off at App State
    dvm360
    May 11, 2022

    Leading veterinary professional resource dvm360 shares information about App State's new online veterinary technology degree.

Previous
1
...
7
8
9
10
11
...
38
Next
  • Events
  • Videos
  • Galleries
  • In the News
  • Research & Arts
  • Awards
  • Experts
  • All News
  • Topics
  • Subscribe
  • For the media
  • COVID updates
  • Contact

App State

Copyright 2025 Appalachian State University. All rights reserved.

University Communications
ASU Box 32153
Boone, NC 28608
828-262-6156
[email protected]

Abouts

Disclaimer | EO Policy | Accessibility | Website manager: montaldipa (beltmr) .. | Website Feedback

Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Snapchat