“Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore” by Elizabeth Rush “guides readers through some of the places where (climate) change has been most dramatic.” All incoming first-year and transfer students at Appalachian will receive a copy of the book during their Summer Orientation session.

A dedication ceremony for the home is planned and future builds are discussed as App Builds a Home nears the completion of its first home built in partnership with Watauga County Habitat for Humanity.

Around 150 students participated in Appalachian’s 21st annual MLK Challenge, contributing 1,350 hours of service to 16 local organizations. The day of reflection, education and service honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Appalachian’s online bachelor’s and graduate education programs — including those financially beneficial for student veterans and active-duty military members — rank among the best in the nation for 2020, according to U.S. News & World Report.

During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and alert tone for all-clear signal.

More than 1,300 Appalachian State University students crossed the stage during the university’s Fall 2019 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 13 in Holmes Convocation Center.

Appalachian and the American University of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates have signed an agreement for the development of a new transfer program in hospitality management. This agreement builds upon the partnership of the universities, which began in 2015.

Appalachian nursing professor Sarah Martin offers four ways to cultivate more gratitude in your life — and ultimately more happiness.

At the inaugural Chancellor’s Service Awards Luncheon, Appalachian honored more than 120 staff members who have achieved 20 years or more of service to the university, including the longest serving staff member with 45 years of service.