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  • Gilman Scholar Patrick Ross conducts independent study in Madagascar
    Gilman Scholar Patrick Ross conducts independent study in Madagascar
    Feb. 15, 2019

    Ross, a senior sustainable development major, traveled to Madagascar’s Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve in November 2018, where he installed cameras as part of his independent study of the rainforest’s small carnivore inhabitants.

  • Appalachian and RISE sign paperwork for multiphase housing project
    Appalachian and RISE sign paperwork for multiphase housing project
    Feb. 15, 2019

    The official signing is part of the multiphase, $191 million housing project that will replace seven residence halls.

  • Appalachian ties for top producer of Fulbright Scholars among master’s institutions
    Appalachian ties for top producer of Fulbright Scholars among master’s institutions
    Feb. 15, 2019

    With four Fulbright Scholars, Appalachian ties with College of Charleston for the highest number of people receiving the prestigious honor in 2018–19, among master’s institutions.

  • Flu season 2019: prevention, symptoms and treatments
    Flu season 2019: prevention, symptoms and treatments
    Feb. 11, 2019

    An ounce of prevention protects the health of Appalachian students during flu season.

  • 4 Appalachian faculty and staff receive Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Awards
    4 Appalachian faculty and staff receive Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Awards
    Feb. 11, 2019

    Reciprocal Exchange Award recipients Drs. Jesse Lutabingwa, Brian MacHarg, Suzi Mills and Chishimba Nathan Mowa will travel to sub-Saharan African countries this spring to implement four separate projects alongside Mandela Washington Fellowship alumni.

  • Tau Sigma awards 3 Appalachian transfer students $9K in scholarships
    Tau Sigma awards 3 Appalachian transfer students $9K in scholarships
    Feb. 8, 2019

    Seniors Nolan McDaniel, Holly Parsons and Gretchen Synk — all of whom are officers in the Gamma Nu Chapter of Tau Sigma at Appalachian — will use their scholarship funding for graduate school, study abroad and more.

  • Dr. William “Bill” Hutchins translates epic novel ‘The Fetishists’ into English
    Dr. William “Bill” Hutchins translates epic novel ‘The Fetishists’ into English
    Feb. 8, 2019

    This makes the fourth book by Libyan author Ibrahim al-Koni that Hutchins, professor of religious studies at Appalachian, has translated from the original Arabic to English.

  • Appalachian selected to host 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
    Appalachian selected to host 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
    Feb. 8, 2019

    This is the fourth year Appalachian will host 25 of Africa’s emerging civic leaders — ages 25–35 — for a six-week Leadership Institute that includes volunteer service opportunities, visits with state and local government officials, and more.

  • 12 Appalachian invitees to serve in Peace Corps in 2019
    12 Appalachian invitees to serve in Peace Corps in 2019
    Feb. 7, 2019

    Appalachian’s invitees will each serve in one of six different work sectors — agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health, and youth in development — in 10 countries located on four continents around the globe.

  • School psychology alumnae, faculty member receive top awards from the NCSPA
    School psychology alumnae, faculty member receive top awards from the NCSPA
    Feb. 7, 2019

    Appalachian alumnae Jennifer Reilly ’09 and Amy Lowder ’03, along with psychology professor Dr. Jim Deni, received the NCSPA’s 2018 Practitioner of the Year and Innovative Practice awards and Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively.

  • Appalachian’s Beaver Scholars program aims to improve health care in region and beyond
    Appalachian’s Beaver Scholars program aims to improve health care in region and beyond
    Feb. 1, 2019

    Beginning fall 2019, the program will provide support to 20 North Carolina students in Appalachian’s Beaver College of Health Sciences who have made a commitment to health care careers.

  • Appalachian, a 2019–20 Military Friendly® School, earns Gold distinction
    Appalachian, a 2019–20 Military Friendly® School, earns Gold distinction
    Feb. 1, 2019

    Appalachian has held the Military Friendly® School designation for nearly a decade and continues to help military-affiliated students thrive on campus and in the Boone community.

  • Appalachian to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 6
    Appalachian to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 6
    Jan. 31, 2019

    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.

  • Film by Appalachian dance studies professor wins for Best Southern States documentary
    Film by Appalachian dance studies professor wins for Best Southern States documentary
    Jan. 31, 2019

    Cara Hagan, assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance, spent nearly 18 months creating “Sound and Sole,” a short film that “shines a light on the rich African-American culture here in Appalachia.”

  • Appalachian music professor’s music may air during Super Bowl LIII
    Appalachian music professor’s music may air during Super Bowl LIII
    Jan. 29, 2019

    Appalachian music professor Dr. Greg McCandless will be listening closely during Super Bowl LIII — two of his songs may air during CBS’ broadcast of the game Sunday.

  • 20th anniversary of Appalachian’s MLK Challenge draws more than 200 participants
    20th anniversary of Appalachian’s MLK Challenge draws more than 200 participants

    Appalachian’s program has become a model for other campuses across the state and nation

    Jan. 25, 2019

    The annual event honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, as students accomplish challenging projects alongside community partners.

  • Pritzker Fellow to collaborate with community on development of early childhood programs
    Pritzker Fellow to collaborate with community on development of early childhood programs
    Jan. 18, 2019

    Crystal Kelly ’00 ’09, Pritzker Fellow and Appalachian alumna, will direct efforts to build a coordinated, early childhood system and local financing stream for early childhood initiatives in Watauga County.

  • Lauren Boop ’12 joins 2018–19 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council
    Lauren Boop ’12 joins 2018–19 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council
    Jan. 18, 2019

    Boop, who graduated as a Teaching Fellow from Appalachian in 2012, is one of 15 members appointed to the 2018–19 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council.

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