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Hayes School of Music alumni ensemble members nominated for 4 Grammys
Dec. 12, 2017
Jay Coble ’81 (trumpet), Jack Wilkins ’82 (tenor saxophone) and Matt Vance ’91 (baritone saxophone) are members of Chuck Owen and the Jazz Surge, an 18-piece jazz ensemble nominated for four Grammys in the Jazz and Composing/Arranging categories.
Eastern Band of the Cherokee flag installed in Plemmons Student Union
Dec. 8, 2017
The flag of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee now hangs in a place of prominence alongside the American, Chinese and Israeli national flags — and a variety of others — in Plemmons Student Union (PSU) on Appalachian State University’s campus.
Appalachian police receive training to treat opioid overdoses with Narcan
Dec. 6, 2017
Even though Appalachian State University has no significant problem with opioid overdoses, its University Police Department stands ready to help were such emergencies to occur. Members of the Appalachian police, with the support of Project Lazarus, were recently trained in the use of Narcan — an emergency medication used to treat opioid overdoses.
Students present at statewide research event
Dec. 5, 2017
More than 40 undergraduate Appalachian State University students attended the 13th Annual State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium held at Campbell University in November.
Bowl Bound Again: Apps to Face Toledo in Dollar General Bowl
Dec. 3, 2017
The matchup of top teams from the Sun Belt Conference and Mid-American Conference was announced Sunday as the 2017-18 bowl schedule was unveiled.
Appalachian’s MBA program listed among The Princeton Review’s 2018 best
Nov. 29, 2017
Princeton Review's unranked list is based on a combination of institutional and student survey data, including career outcomes, admissions selectivity and academic rigor, among others. They noted Appalachian’s MBA program for having an international experience requirement, rigorous academics, and accessible and interesting professors.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Dec. 6
Nov. 28, 2017
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Appalachian researcher helps link oxygen increase to biodiversity growth
Nov. 22, 2017
A team of researchers, including Appalachian's Dr. Cole Edwards, found that oxygen levels appear to increase at about the same time as a three-fold increase in biodiversity during the Ordovician Period, between 445 and 485 million years ago, according to a study published Nov. 20 in Nature Geoscience, a periodical that covers all aspects of the Earth sciences.
Watauga County mumps diagnosis, health officials continue to urge public vigilance
Nov. 22, 2017
Appalachian District Health Department (AppHealthCare) and Appalachian State University are continuing to investigate one case of mumps in an Appalachian State University student, which was confirmed on November 21, 2017, and upon further investigation was determined to be out of the recommended isolation period as of November 22.
Alumna Profile: Sarah Tucker ’17
Nov. 22, 2017
Having received her family and consumer sciences degree at Appalachian, Sarah Tucker now pursues her passion as a teacher, making a difference in her students’ lives every day.
Appalachian State University debuts on Military Times Best: Colleges 2018 list
Nov. 22, 2017
Appalachian has a debut ranking on the Military Times Best: Colleges 2018 list, an annual survey now in its eighth year. The survey assesses two- and four-year colleges, as well as online and nontraditional colleges and career and technical schools, based on their suitability for service members, military veterans and their families.
Alumna Profile: Gabby Khoury ’17
Nov. 21, 2017
Marketing major Khoury has been accepted into the sales associate program at Cisco, learning the company’s latest technology advancements and the most effective ways to sell them to customers.
Hyde named dean of students for Appalachian State University
Nov. 17, 2017
Dr. Jonathon Hyde most recently served as director of residential life and education at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he also held the position of interim associate dean of students and director of student advocacy and accountability.
Appalachian earns No. 1 ranking from AASHE for sustainability among master’s institutions
Nov. 15, 2017
In the 2017 Sustainable Campus Index compiled by the standard bearer for tracking sustainability in higher education, Appalachian State University ranked first among institutions with master’s programs and second overall in curriculum.
Appalachian alumnus Mark Ricks ’89 commits $10 million to support Mountaineer Athletics
Nov. 9, 2017
At a ceremony in Holmes Convocation Center, Appalachian State University announced a commitment of $10 million to support the university’s A Mountaineer Impact initiative. Chancellor Sheri Everts and Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced the commitment from Mark Ricks, a 1989 alumnus of the university. The commitment represents the university's largest outright gift to date.
Alumna Profile: Belinda Marino ’10 ’13
Nov. 7, 2017
Belinda Marino ’10 was named Wilkes County’s 2016-17 Teacher of the Year. When asked what she loves best about her career, Marino said that if she had to pick one, it would be the relationships she gets to build with students.
Appalachian recognizes Summeys as Family of the Year
Nov. 3, 2017
The Summey family’s dedication to Appalachian, and each other, was recognized by the Office of Parent and Family Services when they received the inaugural Family of the Year Award at the Family Recognition Breakfast on Oct. 21. The new award recognizes the important role students’ families play in their college success and is open to all Appalachian students.
Appalachian Wilson Scholars host Charlotte middle schoolers for outdoor leadership and college access programs
Initiative is part of the premier scholarship program that embodies academic excellence, leadership and service
Nov. 1, 2017
The City to Mountains Student Exchange was started in 2015 by current seniors Sarah Aldridge, from Concord, and Juliet Irving, from Batesburg, South Carolina, when they were sophomore Wilson Scholars at Appalachian.