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App State Police introduces new Tesla patrol cars in transition to an electric fleet
Each car estimated to save more than $16K, nearly 35 metric tons of carbon emissions over 5 years
Oct. 26, 2023
In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and cut costs, App State Police has introduced two new electric vehicles (EVs) to its patrol fleet this fall — among the first for N.C. police departments. This is a first step in the department’s transition to electric vehicles.
Mountaineer Medics program enriches App State student experience and supports campus events
Oct. 25, 2023
Through the new program, students with EMT credentials work part time to provide basic life support services to the App State Community, building professional experience in public safety and health care settings while reducing the demands on community resources during large events.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Nov. 1
Oct. 24, 2023
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
App State's dining upgrades prioritize access, nutrition and sustainability
Oct. 23, 2023
App State Campus Dining has renovated its All Access locations at Roess Dining Hall and Trivette Hall. Students, faculty and staff can enjoy new menus, and several updates have been made for a more inclusive dining experience for those with dietary restrictions.
New and reappointed App State trustees begin new terms, board selects 2023–24 officers
Student Body President J.P. Neri sworn in for one-year term
Sep. 29, 2023
Five reappointed members and one new member of the App State Board of Trustees have begun their four-year terms, which became effective July 1. The board welcomed its newest member, alumna Tamela Winker Everett ’79, at its Sept. 29 meeting, and also elected new officers.
App State awarded $481,378 grant to improve vaccination rates among older adults
Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics to be held in 10 Western NC counties through November
Sep. 27, 2023
App State has received a $481,378 grant from the National Council on Aging to improve vaccination rates among older adults in 10 Western North Carolina counties. Partnering with High Country Community Health, App State's Interprofessional Clinic is hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in each county this fall.
10 first-year App State students named Chancellor’s Scholars for 2023–24
Sep. 26, 2023
Ten first-year students have joined the App State Community as Chancellor’s Scholars for the 2023–24 academic year. The Chancellor’s Scholarship is App State’s oldest and most academically competitive merit-based scholarship — it has been awarded for 39 years.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Oct. 4
Sep. 26, 2023
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
App State’s Police Development Program celebrates its 6th academy class
Sep. 25, 2023
The sixth class of App State’s Appalachian Police Academy is composed of 24 graduates who are now sworn North Carolina police officers. To date, the academy has trained 120 sworn police officers.
From App State to Asheboro, Geobago brings hands-on education to K–12 students across North Carolina
Mobile science lab celebrates 5 years on the road
Sep. 25, 2023
App State’s Geobago has been in operation for five years and continues to bring hands-on science activities to K–12 students in Western North Carolina and beyond. The mobile classroom is one of the many outreach programs run by the GES Department.
App State places among national publications’ ‘best’ and ‘top’ lists for academics, value, innovation and more
U.S. News ranks App State as No. 1 Most Innovative School and No. 2 Top Public School in the South
Sep. 22, 2023
Several national publications, including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine, have named App State among the best schools in the nation — and the Southeast — for 2023–24, recognizing the university for its academics, innovation, value and more.
App State celebrates 124 years of history with Founders Day festivities
Sep. 21, 2023
App State celebrated its sixth annual Founders Day on Sept. 7 to commemorate the first day of classes held in 1899 at Watauga Academy. Events included the Founders Day ceremony and a poster exhibit and lecture on this year’s theme of innovation, resilience and sustainability.
Wood named director of corporate and community relations in App State’s University Advancement division
Sep. 20, 2023
Dr. Amy Wood has been named director of corporate and community relations in App State’s Division of University Advancement, effective Sept. 18. Wood is primarily responsible for fostering partnerships that strengthen App State’s relationships with companies, industry and community leaders in and around the Hickory and Catawba Valley communities.
20 App State students develop professional skills through SECU Foundation internships
Sep. 17, 2023
The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Public Fellows Internship Program, funded by the SECU Foundation, afforded 20 App State students the opportunity to complete internships over the 2023 spring and summer terms.
5 award-winning authors to take part in App State’s fall 2023 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
The authors will share their work, give talks on the craft of writing
Sep. 12, 2023
This fall, App State will host three esteemed authors as part of its 2023–24 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series. The authors will read from their work and deliver talks on the craft of writing.
21,253 Mountaineers enroll at App State for fall 2023 — largest enrollment in school history
This year’s student body broke enrollment records for first-year, online and underrepresented students
Sep. 8, 2023
For fall 2023, App State enrolls 21,253 students — the largest enrollment of Mountaineers in school history. This year’s student body is the most diverse to date and comprises the largest first-year and online student populations in App State’s 124-year history.
Health, Wellness and Safety Week connects App State students with campus, community resources
Annual Health, Wellness and Safety Festival takes place Sept. 13 on Sanford Mall
Sep. 7, 2023
App State’s Health, Wellness and Safety Week provides students with opportunities to connect with health, wellness and safety resources — on and off campus. The annual Health, Wellness and Safety Festival will take place on Sanford Mall on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..
Learn more about the AppState-ALERT emergency messaging system
The system provides students, faculty and staff with real-time updates during campus emergencies. Register separately for venue-specific safety alerts for large campus events.
Sep. 1, 2023
App State’s 24/7 emergency messaging system, AppState-ALERT, provides timely information to students, faculty and staff in the event of a campus emergency. Anyone, including the public, can monitor emergency information at appstatealert.com.