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  • App State coronavirus information
    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).

  • App State’s Paul Meggett named among NC’s top 100 African American attorneys for 2nd consecutive year
    App State’s Paul Meggett named among NC’s top 100 African American attorneys for 2nd consecutive year
    March 1, 2021

    For the second consecutive year, App State General Counsel Paul Meggett has been selected for membership in The National Black Lawyers Top 100. He is one of 13 North Carolina attorneys recognized this year for promoting diversity and equality.

  • WCC, App State announce Aspire Appalachian Co-Admission Program agreement
    WCC, App State announce Aspire Appalachian Co-Admission Program agreement
    Feb. 25, 2021

    Through the Aspire Appalachian Co-Admission Program, Wilkes Community College (WCC) students have a seamless pathway to start their education at WCC and complete their four-year degree at App State.

  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted March 3
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted March 3
    Feb. 18, 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.

  • Raising awareness and meeting demand for increased digital accessibility at App State
    Raising awareness and meeting demand for increased digital accessibility at App State
    Feb. 17, 2021

    As App State has adapted academic delivery methods to help slow the spread of COVID-19, more learning content than ever has migrated online. This response to the pandemic has moved the dial on accessibility awareness — and raised the demand for proactive accessibility and accommodations.

  • App State honors 4 staff members for excellence
    App State honors 4 staff members for excellence
    Feb. 12, 2021

    Four App State staff members — Alice Fisher, Dr. Alex F. Howard, Amy Odom ’03 and Crystal Weisner ’14 — were recognized with 2020 Staff Excellence Awards during the university’s Spring 2021 Faculty and Staff Meeting. The awards recognize staff members’ exemplary service, commitment, collegiality and leadership to the university community.

  • Dr. Sandie Gravett named winner of 2020 Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance Award
    Dr. Sandie Gravett named winner of 2020 Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance Award
    Feb. 12, 2021

    Dr. Sandie Gravett, professor of religious studies at App State, has received the 2020 Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance Award for her work as an advocate for App State’s students, faculty and administrators. The award is conferred by the university’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

  • App State and Banfield Pet Hospital® announce new online vet tech program aimed at addressing veterinary shortage
    App State and Banfield Pet Hospital® announce new online vet tech program aimed at addressing veterinary shortage

    First-of-its-kind program will help meet surging demand for pet care

    Feb. 10, 2021

    Banfield Pet Hospital® has made a multimillion-dollar commitment to App State to support the development of a four-year online program for licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs) to address market demand for skilled veterinary professionals.

  • K-9 Yaya puts her nose to work as 1st four-legged Appalachian Police officer
    K-9 Yaya puts her nose to work as 1st four-legged Appalachian Police officer
    Feb. 9, 2021

    Officer Yaya, a golden Labrador retriever, and her handler, Appalachian Police Officer Kevin Wilson, make up the Appalachian Police Department’s new K-9 unit. Yaya is certified in explosive detection, as well as tracking, trailing and firearm and shell casing recovery.

  • App State awarded SECU funds for pilot program to benefit nonprofits in rural Northwest NC
    App State awarded SECU funds for pilot program to benefit nonprofits in rural Northwest NC
    Feb. 8, 2021

    App State is one of three state universities selected to implement the Rural Opportunity Grant program — a pilot initiative of the North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation designed to support public nonprofits in the state’s Northwest, Northeast and Sandhills regions. The project is supported through SECU Foundation grant funding.

  • Reimagined App State residence hall to offer community for transfer students
    Reimagined App State residence hall to offer community for transfer students
    Feb. 5, 2021

    Beginning this fall, students who are transferring into Appalachian State University will have the opportunity to live in the university’s first residence hall designated for transfer students.

  • App State virtually hosts 4 acclaimed authors for spring 2021 Visiting Writers Series
    App State virtually hosts 4 acclaimed authors for spring 2021 Visiting Writers Series
    Feb. 3, 2021

    Four award-winning authors — Anna Deavere Smith, Charles Dodd White, Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle and Carter Sickels — will pay a virtual visit to App State this spring as part of the university’s Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series. Novelists White, Clapsaddle and Sickels will read from their work and give talks on the craft of writing, and playwright Smith will give a storytelling presentation.

  • What’s new on the menu at App State?
    What’s new on the menu at App State?

    Campus Dining launches fresh options aimed at increasing variety and customization

    Feb. 2, 2021

    App State’s Campus Dining has launched new initiatives, including fresh menu items and made-to-order options.

  • Students return to App State’s residence halls for spring 2021
    Students return to App State’s residence halls for spring 2021
    Feb. 2, 2021

    Students who live in Appalachian State University’s residence halls move back in for spring semester Jan. 28–31, with continued COVID-19 health and safety policies in place.

  • A virtual stage keeps App State arts patrons, students entertained — from a distance
    A virtual stage keeps App State arts patrons, students entertained — from a distance
    Feb. 1, 2021

    App State’s Department of Theatre and Dance will offer a variety of virtual performing arts events during the spring 2021 semester to help keep campus and local community members safe during the pandemic.

  • How New River got its flow back: App State’s NRLP completes Payne Branch environmental restoration project
    How New River got its flow back: App State’s NRLP completes Payne Branch environmental restoration project
    Jan. 25, 2021

    App State’s New River Light and Power has completed its grant-funded project to remove the historic Payne Branch dam from the New River’s Middle Fork, helping to restore this river corridor to a more natural state — which includes improved water quality and enhanced habitat for the area’s aquatic wildlife. Dive in to learn more.

  • Schaffels commit to $1 million matching gift for An Appalachian Summer Festival
    Schaffels commit to $1 million matching gift for An Appalachian Summer Festival
    Jan. 22, 2021

    Nancy and Neil Schaffel and the Murar Foundation have made a $1 million matching gift to the endowment for Appalachian State University’s An Appalachian Summer Festival. The gift will support the festival’s music, dance, theater, film and visual arts programming.

  • App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 3
    App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 3
    Jan. 20, 2021

    During the test, Appalachian 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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