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App State joins national alliance to develop more diverse, inclusive STEM faculty
Dec. 4, 2020
App State has joined 18 other higher education institutions across the nation in a three-year effort to develop inclusive best practices for recruiting, hiring and retaining STEM faculty, as well as ensuring all STEM faculty engage in inclusive teaching, advising and research mentoring.
App State professors explore an environmental perspective on the Civil War
Dec. 2, 2020
App State professors Dr. Judkin Browning and Dr. Timothy Silver have co-authored a book that reevaluates the Civil War from a perspective focused on the environment. “An Environmental History of the Civil War” was published by the University of North Carolina Press in February.
WinterFest provides connection, engagement for App State students in the midst of pandemic
Nov. 25, 2020
Wearing face coverings and safely distanced during WinterFest, students gathered on App State’s Sanford Mall to snack on free food, sip hot cocoa and participate in a variety of games, as well as karaoke and a scavenger hunt.
App State delivers nearly 10,000 free meals during COVID-19
Nov. 25, 2020
Close to 10,000 free meals and nearly 300 cases of water have been delivered to App State students and some community members in isolation or quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A second local family will benefit from App Builds a Home collaboration
Nov. 24, 2020
The foundation and fundraising are underway for the second App Builds a Home (ABAH) project, built in partnership with Watauga County Habitat for Humanity. To date, almost $17,000 has been raised toward the total ABAH goal of $40,000 for the project.
Out of cold storage — App State vaccine and drug research could speed delivery, cut costs
Nov. 24, 2020
Recently published research co-authored by three members of the App State Community could yield a more cost-effective storage and delivery method for drugs and vaccines — one that eliminates the need for refrigeration. The new approach would allow life-saving medications to reach those in need sooner.
Free meals for App State faculty, students and staff in need over extended winter break
Nov. 20, 2020
A longer-than-usual winter break during the pandemic and an outpouring of support from the university and community have spurred Campus Dining to offer free, chef-inspired meals to the Appalachian Community from Dec. 11–Jan. 14, 2021.
15 App State, High Country police officers now certified as implicit bias trainers
Nov. 19, 2020
A bias training event hosted and sponsored by the Appalachian Police Department certified 15 App State and High Country police officers as implicit bias trainers.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Dec. 2
Nov. 19, 2020
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.
App State opens first phase of Kidd Brewer Stadium north end zone facility
Nov. 16, 2020
Appalachian State University stakeholders gathered for the north end zone facility ribbon-cutting at Kidd Brewer Stadium Nov. 13. The facility will provide space for athletic, academic and community uses.
178 Spooky Duke racers help App State raise more than $13,000 for special-needs children
Nov. 13, 2020
More than 175 racers from across the nation participated in App State’s virtual 2020 Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest. Proceeds from the annual event benefit App State’s Parent to Parent Family Support Network-High Country (FSN-HC), which supports High Country children with special needs and their families.
App State puts a new spin on homecoming traditions
Oct. 30, 2020
With a global pandemic in full force, the fall 2020 semester at App State has necessitated changes to campus events, including major celebrations such as Homecoming. Mountaineers rose to the challenge, reimagining App State traditions and instituting new events during the university’s homecoming festivities last week.
App State welcomes first group of GEAR UP students
Oct. 26, 2020
Nearly 200 first-year students enrolled at App State this fall are proof that GEAR UP — a federally funded program to prepare students for postsecondary education — works. These GEAR UP graduates — among the first in Western N.C. — represent a 38% increase over 2019–20 enrollment of first-year students from App State’s GEAR UP school partners.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Nov. 4
Oct. 20, 2020
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.
Dr. Tandrea Carter appointed App State ombudsperson — a neutral facilitator for conflict resolution
Oct. 15, 2020
Carter began her new role as ombudsperson Sept. 15. As ombudsperson, Carter provides confidential, impartial and off-the-record problem-solving and dispute resolution assistance to App State students, faculty and staff at no cost.
Race, policing and opportunities for reform — an App State forum
Oct. 14, 2020
As part of its 2020 Constitution Day programming, App State hosted a virtual forum exploring the intersection of race and policing. Guest panelists discussed topics ranging from the importance of police–community relationships to steps law enforcement agencies are taking to address bias in policing.
App State announces 2020–21 class of Chancellor’s Scholars
Oct. 9, 2020
The Chancellor’s Scholarship — a four-year program of rigorous study that covers full institutional costs — is Appalachian’s oldest and most academically competitive merit-based scholarship. It is awarded to the highest achieving students who have earned entry into the university’s Honors College.
4 diversity advocates named 2020–21 App State Fleming Scholars
Oct. 9, 2020
Four incoming first-year students with the desire to promote cultural diversity have received Appalachian’s Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholarship, which awards full in-state tuition and fees for up to four consecutive years.