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App State Fulbright awardee Dr. Eric Karchmer researches adapting traditional Chinese medicine to treat emerging illnesses
March 26, 2021
App State’s Dr. Eric Karchmer — a 2020–21 Fulbright awardee — has embarked on a Fulbright expedition to Taiwan, where, for the next 10 months, he will research how Taiwanese families are using traditional Chinese healing practices to manage the health of their children. He is joined by his wife, App State’s Dr. Dana Powell, and their children.
App State Police develops new unit to specialize in diversity, inclusion and community engagement
March 25, 2021
The Appalachian Police Department has developed the Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement Unit to help build meaningful relationships and trust between APD officers and campus and community members from underrepresented groups. Read on to learn more about the unit and Cashae Cook ’14, who was appointed diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer in January.
App State installs campfire location so students can socialize in outdoor spaces
March 25, 2021
The addition of a campfire and propane fire tables at App State is intended to address students’ feelings of isolation often associated with colder months, especially during the continuing pandemic.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 7
March 23, 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.
680 Mountaineers and local community members receive COVID vaccine at App State’s 1st vaccine clinic
March 18, 2021
Appalachian State University hosted its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic March 11–12, with 680 doses of the vaccine administered to eligible staff, faculty, students and community members.
Batter up — Boone Bigfoots to play on App State’s Beaver Field
March 11, 2021
Nonprofit Boone Bigfoots has partnered with App State Athletics to bring summer baseball to the High Country — and provide support for athletic scholarships. A member of the Textile League, the team will play its home games on Beaver Field at App State’s Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium.
2 App State seniors awarded Gilman Scholarships to study or intern abroad in 2021
March 8, 2021
App State seniors Chris Zaman, of Cary, and Myia Spivey of Rocky Mount, have each received a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study or intern abroad — virtually or in person — in 2021. Spivey is planning to intern in Singapore this summer, and Zaman is slated to study abroad in Japan this fall.
App State names inaugural BCBS of NC Endowed Professor in Public Health
March 5, 2021
After conducting a national search, App State has appointed Dr. Martie Thompson as its inaugural Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Endowed Professor in Public Health. Thompson, who comes to App State from Clemson University, will join the faculty in App State’s Beaver College of Health Sciences in August.
US News & World Report names App State Online programs among nation’s best for 2021
March 4, 2021
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2021 “Best Online Programs” rankings, recognizing App State’s online bachelor’s and graduate education degree programs among the best in the nation. App State was named a top-20 school for “Best Business Programs.” Learn more about the rankings and App State Online programs.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.