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College of Arts and Sciences students take top awards in Appalachian's 3MT competition
Jan. 15, 2019
Appalachian graduate students Gita Gajjar, Arina Cotuna and Amanda Wilkinson are the top three winners of the 2018 3MT competition.
Certain moral values may lead to more prejudice and discrimination, study finds
Appalachian social psychologist Dr. Andrew Monroe studies relationship between moral values and prejudice
Jan. 15, 2019
A study by social psychologist Dr. Andrew Monroe finds people who value following purity rules over caring for others are more likely to view gay and transgender people as less human.
Expansion plans for Appalachian’s Child Development Center underway
Jan. 14, 2019
The expansion of Appalachian’s Child Development Center will increase capacity and enhance programs.
Advance planning to aftermath analysis: How Appalachian’s campus units tackled Winter Storm Diego
Jan. 11, 2019
Appalachian releases statistics and other information associated with the preparation and response to December 2018’s big snowstorm.
Appalachian ranks No. 1 in nation for highest number of NBPTS-certified alumni
Jan. 9, 2019
Appalachian has topped the National Board for Professional Teaching Standard’s list of schools with the highest number of National Board Certified Teachers for the third consecutive year.
‘Beefriending’ pollinators
Appalachian named one of nation’s 61 Bee Campuses
Jan. 3, 2019
The Xerces Society has recognized Appalachian’s efforts to create a safe campus with sustainable habitats for pollinators by naming the university among its 61 national and eight North Carolina Bee Campuses.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Jan. 2, 2019
Dec. 19, 2018
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.
‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement
Dec. 15, 2018
About 1,600 students crossed the platform during Appalachian’s Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies held Saturday in Holmes Convocation Center.
CCC&TI, Appalachian announce Aspire Appalachian Co-Admission Program agreement
Dec. 14, 2018
The new agreement will create a seamless pathway for students who want to start at the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and complete their degree at Appalachian State University.
After the storm — App State digs out
Dec. 10, 2018
A winter storm dumped 16–20 inches of snow on campus and the surrounding areas, causing meteorologists to consult the record books and students to break out their sleds and snowboards. Campus fared well and is digging out.
In bad weather, how does App State decide what to do?
Dec. 7, 2018
Class cancellations, delays, operations conditions – how does the university make these decisions and what do they mean?
Mountaineer Concessions excites fans with new, sustainable-minded menus
Dec. 7, 2018
Mountaineer Concessions serves game day traditions, trendy street foods and highlights community partnerships. Its intentionally crafted menus highlight Food Services and the Office of Sustainability’s mission toward a zero waste stadium.
Sun Belt Conference gifts $10K to Appalachian’s Reich College of Education and Watauga County Schools
Dec. 7, 2018
The gift was part of the CFP Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week initiative and funded Appalachian’s First Teach Program.
New duck house built for Appalachian’s campus flock
Dec. 5, 2018
A floating house has been installed on Appalachian’s Duck Pond to provide a cozy shelter for campus ducks.
App State Begins Search for Head Football Coach
Dec. 4, 2018
Appalachian State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Tuesday that he has commenced a national search to find the next leader of App State Football. Scott Satterfield is leaving the university to accept a head coaching opportunity at the University of Louisville.
College to Career — new course at Appalachian prepares students for what’s next
Dec. 3, 2018
Students in the course will have the opportunity to improve their writing, networking, interviewing and financial literacy skills, as well as learn the importance of their social media presence.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Dec. 19
Dec. 3, 2018
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.
Awards for Thomas, Satterfield Headline All-Sun Belt Honors
Nov. 29, 2018
Highlighted by quarterback Zac Thomas being named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year, Scott Satterfield being named Sun Belt Coach of the Year and the program's 16 all-conference selections including six All-Sun Belt first-team picks, Appalachian State fared well as the league announced its 2018 awards Thursday.