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App State student presents Latina deportation research at national conference
Nov. 11, 2019
Anna Biache, a senior sociology major, presented findings about Latina deportation trends at the Association of Humanist Sociology’s annual conference in El Paso, Texas. Her research was conducted in collaboration with Appalachian sociology professors Dr. Felicia Arriaga and Dr. Cameron Lippard.
College of Arts and Sciences at App State recognizes 13 faculty and staff with excellence awards
Nov. 11, 2019
With its 2018–19 awards, the College of Arts and Sciences recognized members of its faculty and staff for their teaching excellence, outstanding service, scholarly work and engagement efforts.
2019 Green E Awards honor ‘sustainable business champions’ at App State
Oct. 31, 2019
Dr. Joseph Cazier and Dr. Todd Cherry were recognized with this year’s Green E Awards, conferred by the Walker College of Business. The awards honor individuals in the college for their outstanding accomplishments in the area of sustainable business.
Sarah Caudill interns with U.S. Department of State’s Mandela Washington Fellowship
Oct. 29, 2019
The opportunity allowed her to test her sociological skills, gain more insight into national issues and expand social networks, Caudill said.
The archaeologist and the headless toads: A ‘trilling’ tale from Appalachian’s Dr. Tom Whyte
Oct. 28, 2019
Dr. Tom Whyte, an anthropology professor at App State, digs for answers to ancient mysteries about precolonial life in the Appalachian Mountains.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Nov. 6
Oct. 21, 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 guarantees admission to qualifying high school seniors in 11 NC GEAR UP school districts
Oct. 17, 2019
Through the GEAR UP Guarantee program, current seniors in 11 Western North Carolina high school districts who meet specific academic requirements and submit an application by Friday, Nov. 1, are guaranteed admission to Appalachian.
'Prepared, Not Scared' — emergency planning a priority at App State
Oct. 15, 2019
Appalachian’s Department of Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHS&EM) participated in on-campus events during September — National Preparedness Month — to showcase how Appalachian stays one step ahead of emergencies.
App State’s Dr. Leigh Dunston receives 2019 Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance Award
Oct. 15, 2019
Dr. Leigh Dunston, executive-in-residence in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, housed in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business.
Behind the scenes: App State faculty, staff and students partner with community in Appalachian Theatre project
Oct. 9, 2019
In and out of the classroom, Mountaineers across the university — from professors, staff and students, to a librarian and a retired administrator — have been involved in the Appalachian Theatre’s opening act.
App State launches student-run communication agency
Oct. 9, 2019
Appalachian’s Second Story Media is a student-run communication agency that partners with university and community nonprofit clients to provide communication materials. Department of Communication faculty Laura Brittain and Dr. Lynn Gregory are advisers for the agency.
5 South African scholars take part in University Staff Doctoral Program at App State
Oct. 8, 2019
Appalachian’s University Staff Doctoral Program, a project jointly coordinated by the Office of International Education and Development and the Center for Appalachian Studies, aims to increase the number of university academics in South Africa who hold doctoral degrees.
7 App State faculty members recognized for teaching excellence
Oct. 7, 2019
Appalachian honored the 2019–20 recipients of the UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Awards during its Fall 2019 Faculty and Staff Meeting. These awards are designed to recognize and reward exemplary teaching within the UNC System’s 17 institutions.
App State recognizes 4 staff members for excellence
Oct. 7, 2019
Appalachian announced the four recipients of its 2019 Staff Excellence Awards during the Fall 2019 Faculty and Staff Meeting held on the university’s campus. The awards recognize staff members’ exemplary service, commitment, collegiality and leadership to the university community.
Stephanie Billings ’92 named Appalachian’s executive director of alumni affairs
Oct. 2, 2019
Appalachian alumna Stephanie Billings ’92 to assume role as the university’s executive director of alumni affairs Oct. 16. An active alumna, she has served on multiple university boards and was named among Triad Business Journal’s “40 Leaders Under 40.”
Terra Verde expands plant-forward dining options at App State
Oct. 1, 2019
Creativity and sustainability go hand in hand at Terra Verde — Appalachian’s newest Campus Dining station. Terra Verde offers culinary options for diners with a plant-forward diet — one focused on, but not limited to, healthy and sustainable plant- based foods.
Appalachian Police Academy celebrates second graduating class
Oct. 1, 2019
Appalachian Police Academy celebrates its second graduating class and the graduates’ 100% pass rate on the North Carolina police officer certification exam.
From foundation to roof — App Builds a Home takes shape during blitz build
Sep. 26, 2019
App Builds a Home takes shape as 200-plus volunteers turn out for two days of construction. The Habitat home, built in partnership with Watauga County Habitat for Humanity, is located in Boone’s GreenWood subdivision and will be inhabited by the Barker family.