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4 App State undergrads receive Gilman Scholarship to study abroad in 2019–20
Aug. 13, 2019
Using their Gilman awards, Appalachian undergraduate students Raine Lo, Javon Nathaniel, Kevin Garcia Bautista and Sara Sallam will study abroad during the 2019–20 academic year, traveling to such countries as Germany, England, Japan and Belgium.
‘Creating a Resilient Energy Future’ through 2019 Appalachian Energy Summit
Aug. 9, 2019
Leaders in energy policy and practice gathered on Appalachian’s campus for the Energy Summit, held July 29–31, to share knowledge, innovations and best practices.
Dr. Marie Hoepfl appointed associate dean of App State’s School of Graduate Studies
Aug. 2, 2019
Hoepfl, a professor in Appalachian’s Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment (STBE), began her new position July 1. Prior to this role, Hoepfl served as graduate program director in the STBE department.
Young scientists in App State’s Lucy Brock School make learning visible
Aug. 2, 2019
A collaborative health science project involving Appalachian faculty, staff and students — those at the university level and those beginning their educational journey at Appalachian’s Lucy Brock Child Development Lab School — made learning a 3D experience.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund President and CEO to speak at App State’s 2019 Black and Gold Convocation
July 31, 2019
Appalachian State University announces Thurgood Marshall College Fund President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams as the guest speaker for its 2019 Black and Gold Convocation.
App State and community partner to strengthen K–12 science education
July 30, 2019
Through its outreach programs, Appalachian’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences has partnered with regional schools, teachers and others to strengthen K–12 science education in the High Country.
Drs. Heather Dixon-Fowler and Rachel Shinnar receive new appointments in App State’s Department of Management
July 30, 2019
Associate professor Dixon-Fowler has been named chair of the Department of Management in the Walker College, with professor Shinnar appointed as assistant chair for the department.
App State Police Department honored as NCPEA Law Enforcement Agency of the Year
July 25, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Police Department was recognized as the Law Enforcement Agency of the Year by the North Carolina Police Executives Association for its Appalachian Police Officer Development Program.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Aug. 7
July 25, 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.
Appalachian State University Board of Trustees approves resolutions to seek alcohol sales permit, demolish residence hall
July 25, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Board of Trustees approved a resolution allowing the university to seek permits to sell alcohol at athletics facilities. North Carolina House Bill 389, signed into law by Gov. Roy Cooper on June 26, allows public universities to sell beer and wine at athletics facilities.
App State’s Department of Marketing gains supply chain management major
July 25, 2019
Effective fall 2019, the supply chain management degree program offered by Appalachian’s Walker College of Business will transition from the college’s Department of Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management to the Department of Marketing, resulting in a re-naming of the departments.
10 aspiring leaders accepted into App State’s Diversity Scholars Program
July 24, 2019
The Diversity Scholarship is given to students who have demonstrated leadership potential, academic achievement, a willingness to create positive change and a commitment to the principles of diversity.
App State names 10 Plemmons Leadership Scholarship recipients
July 24, 2019
As Plemmons Leadership Scholars, these 10 incoming first-year students will participate in a four-year program at Appalachian designed to create successful leaders.
App State names 4 recipients of Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholarship
July 24, 2019
Four incoming first-year students with the desire to promote cultural diversity have been awarded full tuition through Appalachian’s Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholarship.
10 first-year students receive Chancellor’s Scholarship at App State
July 24, 2019
The Chancellor’s Scholarship is a four-year program of rigorous study that covers full institutional costs.
App State appoints Dr. Vachel Miller as new director of doctoral program in educational leadership
July 18, 2019
Miller, a professor in the Reich College of Education’s Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, began his new role in July. He served as interim director of the program from 2013–15.
App State opens new Lactation Lounge in Plemmons Student Union
July 18, 2019
Appalachian recently opened its new Lactation Lounge in the Plemmons Student Union. The space is available to faculty, staff, students and campus visitors who are breastfeeding and/or expressing milk.
Dr. Terry McClannon named associate dean for student affairs and program services in Reich College of Education
July 18, 2019
In his new role, McClannon, a professor in the Reich College of Education’s Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the college’s undergraduate and graduate student affairs.

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