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UNC unveils new logo and identity
The UNC System: Individually Remarkable, Collectively Extraordinary
Jan. 24, 2018
Today, the University of North Carolina is launching a new logo and identity for the System and two of its newest initiatives: NC Promise and UNC Lab Schools. In addition, UNC General Administration will be renamed to better recognize its role: the University of North Carolina System Office.
New Hispanic/Latino faculty and staff association forms
Jan. 22, 2018
Appalachian@s Hispanic/Latino Faculty and Staff Association has received official recognition as an employee organization of Appalachian.
App State Student-Athletes Continue to Excel in the Classroom
Jan. 22, 2018
Last fall, Appalachian State Athletics posted its 11th consecutive semester with a grade point average above 3.0 for Mountaineer student-athletes. The 2017 fall semester GPA was a 3.07 for all of athletics, contributing to a cumulative GPA of 3.10 for App State student-athletes.
Appalachian to conduct full test of its emergency notification system on Feb. 7
Jan. 19, 2018
Appalachian State University will conduct a full test of its emergency notification system — including siren, email, voice and text messaging and the Alertus desktop notification system — at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, Feb 7.
Appalachian’s SBTDC generates 14 new businesses, $10.57 million in capital
Jan. 17, 2018
Appalachian’s Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) generated $10.57 million in business capital and 14 new business starts in 2017.
Appalachian names newest facility Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences
Jan. 16, 2018
Appalachian State University has received a $5 million grant from The Leon Levine Foundation of Charlotte. In recognition of their generosity, Appalachian’s Board of Trustees in December approved naming the university’s newest facility — currently under construction — the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences. The building will house Appalachian’s Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS).
MLK Challenge and civil rights speaker honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at events this week
Jan. 16, 2018
The 19th MLK Challenge at Appalachian State University on Saturday, Jan. 20, will engage students, faculty, staff and alumni in a day of service to local charitable organizations.
Simon & Schuster announces the publication of Appalachian professor Mark Powell's ‘Small Treasons’
Jan. 12, 2018
Simon & Schuster announces the publication of “Small Treasons,” the fifth novel by Mark Powell, assistant professor of creative writing and contemporary fiction in Appalachian's Department of English. “Small Treasons” tells the story of an American marriage on the verge of rupture, spinning an all-too-current tale of the world we live in and the world we fear—and how we may not be able to tell the two apart.
Appalachian’s Dr. Zach Farris interviewed by BBC
Jan. 11, 2018
Recently, Appalachian’s Dr. Zach Farris was part of an interview conducted by the BBC about dogs and their special relationship with human beings. Farris and some of his colleagues founded the Mad Dog Initiative, a nonprofit that provides free veterinary services and facilitates veterinarian training.
Veteran NBA coach carries lessons learned from the late Appalachian coach Press Maravich
Jan. 11, 2018
As head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, Alvin Gentry ’77 draws upon his experience — both athletic and academic — at Appalachian State University to manage and mold his NBA squad.
Political scientist weighs in on North Carolina redistricting ruling
Jan. 10, 2018
Dr. William Hicks says the decision puts increasing pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to make “a clearer ruling” about gerrymandering.
US News & World Report includes Appalachian in ‘Best Online Programs’
Jan. 9, 2018
Appalachian’s online programs rank among 2018’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Appalachian intern saves Ocean Isle Beach turtles
Jan. 8, 2018
Jordan Boles went to Ocean Isle Beach with a bicycle, a backpack and a dream to help save sea turtles as an intern with the Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization (OIBSTPO) in Brunswick County.
Beware impersonation fraud attempts
Dec. 21, 2017
Appalachian has received a handful of reports regarding fraud attempts involving the impersonation of the IRS, Appalachian State University offices and other official organizations.
Appalachian named to 9th spot on Victory Media’s 2018 Military Friendly® Schools Top 10 list
Dec. 19, 2017
Since 2010, Victory Media has awarded Appalachian the designation of Military Friendly® School, which places Appalachian in the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students, and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation. This is the first year, however, that Appalachian has made Victory Media’s Top 10 list.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Jan. 3
Dec. 19, 2017
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018.
Appalachian graduates 1,475 at December 2017 commencement ceremonies
Dec. 16, 2017
More than 1,400 new graduates step into their next adventure following Appalachian’s commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 16.
Appalachian alumnus Brock Long leads FEMA’s mission of support
Dec. 15, 2017
Appalachian alumnus William Brockmann “Brock” Long ’97 ’99 serves as the administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).