In the latest North Carolina Climate Science Report, N.C. scientists, including Appalachian State University professor Dr. Baker Perry, report greenhouse gases promise a warmer, wetter and more humid climate for the state.

A 30-second video assignment completed by an Appalachian State University student videographer has earned a social media following and fame for Vanya, a beagle living the good life in Salisbury.

Appalachian’s student-run media outlets — The Appalachian newspaper, The App (WASU-FM 90.5) radio station and AppTV — were recognized for excellence in communication at the 80th annual Intercollegiate Broadcast System International Media Conference held March 6–8, 2020, in New York City.

Appalachian State University has launched a new fund to help students with non-recurring emergency needs, including child care, food, prescriptions, housing, books and more.

Colby will observe and work with Chancellor Sheri Everts and other senior Appalachian leadership as part of the fellowship, which prepares fellows for senior positions in college and university leadership.

While working on his master’s thesis at the University of Calgary in Canada, Appalachian alumnus Jared Voris ’16 noticed unique features on some tyrannosaur bones, leading to the discovery of a new species.

In her announcement to campus concerning Spring 2020 Commencement, Appalachian Chancellor Sheri Everts said, “My leadership team and I are committed to preserving the essence of the celebrations and milestones of the final weeks of the spring semester, including commencement.”

Appalachian’s first African American female ROTC graduate, Edna W. Cummings ’78, is one of the newest inductees in the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame. Cummings is a retired Army colonel with a distinguished 25-year military career.

Diana J. Nelson ’07 ’19 has been named director of the College of Arts and Sciences’ College Advising and Support Services Hub. She will assume her new role March 23.