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App State alumnus identifies a new tyrannosaur species
March 25, 2020
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.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 1
March 24, 2020
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.
App State announces Spring 2020 Commencement will be virtual
March 20, 2020
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.”
Stay informed and up to date with App State’s COVID-19 website
March 20, 2020
Appalachian State University’s coronavirus website provides the latest updates on university operations.
US Army Women’s Foundation honors Edna Cummings — App State alumna and military trailblazer
March 20, 2020
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.
App State’s Karen Fletcher leads national organization of research development professionals
March 20, 2020
Appalachian’s Karen Fletcher, director of grants resources and services at Appalachian, has been appointed president of the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP) Board of Directors. Fletcher assumed her new role in July 2019 and will serve as president through June 2020.
App State College of Arts and Sciences announces new director of college advising
March 18, 2020
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.
App State's Paul Meggett recognized by The National Black Lawyers Top 100
March 11, 2020
Meggett, who supervises and directs all legal services at Appalachian as general counsel, is one of only six African American attorneys in North Carolina currently recognized by The National Black Lawyers Top 100.
App State coronavirus information
March 8, 2020
Find Appalachian State University’s latest updates, resources, prevention tips, travel information and more regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Three Cases of Mumps Identified in Watauga County, Officials Encourage Vaccination
March 5, 2020
AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) and Appalachian State University have confirmed three cases of mumps in Appalachian State University students who live off campus in Watauga County.
App State marketing professor’s book analyzes Uber’s success
March 4, 2020
In her book, “Uber,” Dr. Pia Albinsson, professor in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business, provides key insights into the inner workings of the sharing economy and delivers a comprehensive overview of Uber’s technological innovations, global expansion and business model.
Gillin Named AD of the Year by NACDA
March 3, 2020
App State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin has been named a national Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year for 2019-20, announced Tuesday by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).
Research by App State alumna shows ankle injuries can be treated by targeting the brain
Feb. 28, 2020
Appalachian alumna Amelia Bruce ’19 researches ligament injury treatments with a twist — using electrical currents targeting the brain.
App State College of Arts and Sciences welcomes new associate dean for 2020–21
Feb. 28, 2020
Effective May 1, Dr. Michael “Mike” Madritch, professor in Appalachian’s Department of Biology, will assume the role of associate dean in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. He will serve alongside Dr. Mark D. Bradbury, the college’s other associate dean.
Transfer and teach: App State awarded $500,000 grant for education student scholarships
Feb. 28, 2020
Blue Cross NC has awarded Appalachian State University a $500,000 grant to support scholarships for community college transfer students intending to study within the Reich College of Education and teach in their home communities.
2020 App State football schedule announced
Feb. 28, 2020
The Mountaineers’ schedule will include two matchups against Power Five Conference teams with 2019 bowl appearances, as well as a pair of nationally televised Sun Belt Conference games.
App State earns Top 10 Military Friendly® School designation for 2020–21
Feb. 27, 2020
Appalachian has sustained VIQTORY’s Military Friendly® School designation since 2010 and was recently recognized as a Top 10 Military Friendly® School for 2020–21.
New partnership with NTE will accelerate efforts to reach climate neutrality
Feb. 27, 2020
Under the new agreement, NRLP customers will have more control and choice over their energy consumption and spending through new, innovative rates, such as time- of-use rates, according to NRLP General Manager Ed Miller.