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Students in Appalachian’s Honors College spend a ‘Day at the Farm’
Sep. 26, 2018
New students in Appalachian’s Honors College learned about sustainable farming and sustainability at Appalachian through visiting the university’s Sustainable Development Teaching and Research Farm.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Oct. 3
Sep. 25, 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.
App State cuts ribbon on first Connect NC Bond-funded project
Sep. 21, 2018
Appalachian’s Leon Levine Hall leads to innovative and collaborative learning for thousands, and more graduates prepared for the health sciences workforce. It is the first completed project of the Connect NC Bond referendum.
Appalachian’s Chancellor Everts engages with students, shares books at the Academy at Middle Fork
Sep. 21, 2018
The Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork will be a living laboratory of educational research, collaboration, outreach and impact that will be life-changing for more than 300 K–5 students.
Appalachian confers awards for outstanding leadership of students, student organizations and advisors
Sep. 19, 2018
Numerous Appalachian students, student organizations and advisors were recognized (by the university’s Division of Student Affairs) during the 2017–18 Student Organization Leadership Awards ceremony on the university’s campus.
4 Fleming Scholars join Appalachian’s newest students
Sep. 18, 2018
First-year students Bailey Gardin, Hudson Miller, Cece Ramseur and Ashelyn Stevens are the recipients of Appalachian’s Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholarship, which covers the students’ full in-state tuition and fees.
Appalachian’s Emergency Management gives Saturday update on Florence; encourages planning, safety, staying informed
Sep. 15, 2018
The university continues to encourage preparation while monitoring the Florence storm track Saturday afternoon.
Update on Hurricane Florence
Sep. 15, 2018
A message from Jason Marshburn, director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management at Appalachian State University.
Dr. Geraldine Richmond to speak on ‘Empowering Global Scientific Engagement’ as part of Morgan Science Lecture Series at Appalachian
Sep. 14, 2018
During her talks, Richmond will discuss the ‘components for a sustainable future’ and how innovative partnerships among developed and developing countries can yield solutions that are more productive.
Campus sustainability efforts at Appalachian are a ‘win-win-win,’ garner Appalachian top rankings from AASHE and SIERRA magazine
Sep. 14, 2018
Sustainability efforts in place on Appalachian’s campus — from a zero waste commitment to biodegradable straws — have earned the university top rankings in AASHE’s 2018 Sustainable Campus Index and SIERRA magazine’s 2018 index of “Cool Schools.”
Appalachian’s USAS chapter works to bring Alta Gracia apparel to University Bookstore
Sep. 13, 2018
The move supports workers’ rights and Appalachian’s sustainability commitment, since Alta Gracia is known for paying a living wage and offering a healthy workplace.
Appalachian prepares for Hurricane Florence, classes canceled Thursday and Friday to allow for student travel, preparations
Sep. 12, 2018
According to Chancellor Sheri Everts, Appalachian’s Emergency Management, Physical Plant, Food Services, Housing, Parking and Traffic, and many other campus units are preparing for the potential impacts of severe winds and rain.
App State-Southern Miss Football Game Will Not Be Played Saturday
Sep. 12, 2018
Appalachian State's home football game scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15, against Southern Miss will not be played this weekend in Boone due to increasing concerns associated with Hurricane Florence.
Creating a more diverse and inclusive campus
Organizational change expert Dr. Damon A. Williams offers three-day residency at Appalachian
Sep. 11, 2018
Organizational change expert Dr. Damon A. Williams met with Appalachian’s leaders, faculty and staff Aug. 27-29, 2018, to explore pathways to diversity, equity, inclusion.
Preparing for Hurricane Florence
Sep. 11, 2018
A message from Jason Marshburn, director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management.
The story continues at Appalachian with fall 2018 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Distinguished authors will visit campus to read from their work, share lessons on craft as part of series
Sep. 11, 2018
Authors Moisés Kaufman, Robert Morgan, Peter Fish and Toi Derricotte will share their creative work with the campus and Boone community as part of Appalachian’s Visiting Writer Series.
App State Athletics Monitoring Weather Conditions
Sep. 11, 2018
As we move forward with hosting our first home football game of the season on Saturday, we are in close communication with Southern Miss Athletics, as well as the National Weather Service and our campus emergency management team, regarding the storm track of Hurricane Florence.
Emergency management braces for Hurricane Florence, prepares for “worst-case scenario”
Sep. 11, 2018
Jason Marshburn, director of environmental health, safety and emergency management for Appalachian State University, said they are monitoring the storm closely and are prepping for the worst-case scenario.