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Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Aug. 3
July 26, 2022
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
5 faculty teams awarded 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation grants for projects at App State
July 25, 2022
Five winning entries have been selected for the 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program at App State. Each faculty team will earn awards of up to $10,000 to fund projects that include new curricula, experiential learning opportunities and education about immigration issues.
Appalachian Energy Summit reports $1.6 billion in avoided energy costs statewide
App State hosts decade of NC energy conferences to put ideas into action
July 21, 2022
The Appalachian Energy Summit marks its 10th year by continuing to lead the UNC System and state agencies toward a goal of $2 billion in avoided energy costs by 2025.
App State’s Team Sunergy qualifies for American Solar Challenge with solid performance at Formula Sun Grand Prix
July 12, 2022
The team completed 475 laps totaling 950 miles over the three-day road course at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Kansas, qualifying for the 1,470-mile American Solar Challenge.
50 years of giving: App State families change lives, build legacies
July 6, 2022
For more than 50 years, a group of Mountaineer families — including local and regional community leaders — has fostered a legacy of consistent giving to App State. Their support has enabled current and future students to pursue their educational aspirations and created access to cultural programming, entertainment and athletic events.
Freiman family donates more than $2 million to App State
Gifts benefit An Appalachian Summer Festival and University Libraries
July 5, 2022
The Freiman family has donated more than $2 million to App State in support of An Appalachian Summer Festival and University Libraries. The gifts were given in memory of Larry Freiman — who passed away in 2021 — by his wife, Barbara, and their children and grandchildren.
App State students score 2nd-place divisional win in national solar competition
The student team was recognized for its solar power system, designed to meet the renewable energy needs of a campus community
June 29, 2022
A multidisciplinary team of App State students captured a second-place win in the 2021–22 Solar District Cup, recognized for their solar power system design. This national competition challenges students to develop renewable energy solutions for college campuses or urban districts.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 6
June 29, 2022
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
App State alum donates $1.3 million in support of App State Athletics and Walker College of Business
June 22, 2022
Dennis Covington ’92 and his wife, Katherine, have made a $1.3 million gift in support of academic resources and facilities for App State Athletics and the Walker College of Business.
App State announces new master’s degree in occupational therapy
Program to help address OT shortage in rural NC, welcomes first cohort in fall 2024
June 10, 2022
Beginning in fall 2024, Appalachian State University’s new Master of Science in occupational therapy program will help address a critical lack of occupational therapists in Western North Carolina.
A return to Everest: App State’s Dr. Baker Perry leads climate science expedition to the world’s highest mountain
June 7, 2022
Dr. Baker Perry, National Geographic Explorer and professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, led a successful return expedition to Mount Everest, coordinating the maintenance of weather stations at the top of the world.
Jennifer Myers named chief audit officer at App State
June 2, 2022
Following a national search, Jennifer Myers has been named chief audit officer at Appalachian State University. She will begin her new role, in which she will direct App State’s Office of Internal Audits, on June 6.
Sean Gaillard named principal of App State’s Academy at Middle Fork lab school
May 27, 2022
Sean Gaillard has been appointed principal of App State’s Academy at Middle Fork lab school in Walkertown. Gaillard currently serves as principal of Moore Magnet Elementary School in Winston-Salem. His new role begins July 1, 2022.
Veteran Mike Waters lays Memorial Day wreath at App State memorial
May 27, 2022
Air Force veteran, App State staff member and Boone native Mike Waters continued the university's longstanding practice of placing a commemorative wreath at the campus Veterans Memorial, which honors members of the App State community who died while in military service.
Dan Layzell named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State
May 24, 2022
Dr. Dan Layzell has been named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State, effective Aug. 15. Formerly known as the vice chancellor of business affairs, this position oversees finance and administration, campus services, facilities management and human resources.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted June 1
May 24, 2022
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
App State’s donations from Scottish Rite exceed $2 million
The organization’s latest donations mark 60-plus years of university and community support
May 19, 2022
To date, App State has received more than $2 million in support from Scottish Rite organizations, which has benefited clinics, scholarships and programs related to communication disorders and reading education.
App State student-athletes extend 3.0+ GPA streak to 10 years
May 18, 2022
The 2021–22 academic year marked the 10th consecutive year that App State student-athletes have earned a cumulative GPA above 3.0. A total of 185 student-athletes achieved either the Chancellor’s List or Dean’s List in spring 2022.