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App State coronavirus information
March 8, 2020
Find Appalachian State University’s latest updates, resources, prevention tips, travel information and more regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Good news for App State students — the job market for 2021 college graduates is on the rebound
June 17, 2021
College hiring is on the rebound in 2021, according to a leading professional organization and App State’s Career Development Center.
App State one of 17 US schools named a top producer of Fulbright scholars and students for 2020–21
June 9, 2021
App State is one of 17 higher education institutions recognized nationally as a top producer of Fulbright scholars and students for 2020–21. Three App State faculty and five alumnae received the prestigious award during the 2020–21 award cycle.
Business students make App State history with triple wins in global research challenge
May 28, 2021
Five App State business students made university history with triple wins in the2021 Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Research Challenge. In addition to state and regional titles, the students won the Americas Regional round — a first for App State — and advanced over nearly 1,000 teams to compete as a top five team in the challenge’s Global Final.
Sue Polanka named dean of App State’s University Libraries
May 27, 2021
Sue Polanka has been named dean of University Libraries at App State, effective Sep. 13. Polanka has more than three decades of experience as a librarian at public, state and academic libraries. She currently serves as university librarian for Wright State’s University Libraries.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted June 2
May 24, 2021
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
App State joins Universities Studying Slavery consortium, continues its work to foster diversity and inclusion
May 20, 2021
App State is among more than 70 national and international higher education institutions that have joined the Universities Studying Slavery consortium. Participating schools collaborate to address historical and contemporary issues around race and inequality in higher education and campus communities.
App State celebrates more than 3,600 Class of 2021 graduates
May 14, 2021
Chancellor Sheri Everts conferred degrees upon more than 3,600 Mountaineer graduates as part of App State’s Spring 2021 Commencement. The university held 13 in-person commencement ceremonies May 7–12 and offered a virtual conferral of degrees by Everts to allow for the greatest possible participation and maximize health and safety of all participants.
11 App State students awarded MAKO Medical Scholarships for spring 2021
May 14, 2021
Raleigh-based MAKO Medical Laboratories has funded scholarships for 11 App State undergraduate students in spring 2021. The awardees include five student-athletes and three student veterans.
Main gallery at the Turchin Center named for Luther H. Hodges Jr.
May 10, 2021
The main gallery of App State’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts has been named The Luther H. Hodges Gallery in honor of arts patron Luther H. Hodges Jr., who has contributed $500,000 to support the center’s arts and educational programming.
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named provost and executive vice chancellor at App State
May 7, 2021
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named provost and executive vice chancellor at App State, effective May 7. Norris assumed the role in an interim capacity on Feb. 10, 2020.
Jamie Parson named interim chief diversity officer at App State
May 6, 2021
Jamie Parson, J.D., assistant professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance at App State, has been named interim chief diversity officer for the university. Her new position becomes effective May 10.
App State’s Collegiate Recovery Community expands sober event offerings
May 6, 2021
App State’s Collegiate Recovery Community has fostered new partnerships with campus departments and organizations to increase the variety of its sober events — which are open to all students.
Shannon Campbell named Dean of App State’s College of Fine and Applied Arts
April 29, 2021
After a national search, Dr. Shannon Campbell has been named dean of App State’s College of Fine and Applied Arts effective July 1, 2021. Dr. Campbell has a successful record as a higher education administrator who mentored faculty, students and staff, managed diverse staffs and large complex budgets, and developed and implemented policies, operations and procedures at all university levels.
First on scene: Clinical simulations prepare App State athletic training students
April 26, 2021
App State athletic training students put their studies into action during a series of simulated clinical scenarios, ranging from cardiac distress to a leg fracture.
Dr. Caroline Smith named App State winner of 2021 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
April 26, 2021
Dr. Caroline Smith introduces real-world applications from her thermal physiology research to inspire her students to think critically and creatively. Smith is the 2021 recipient of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award for App State. Six other App State faculty were selected to receive campus-based awards.
Lampe, Schaefer, Cook and Chesson appointed to App State’s Board of Trustees
April 26, 2021
The UNC System Board of Governors appoints four members to Appalachian State University’s Board of Trustees during its April meeting.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted May 5
April 22, 2021
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.

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