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Appalachian economics students place first in regional and district College Fed Challenge, earn honorable mention in finals
Dec. 9, 2016
The undergraduate teams participating in the challenge analyze economic and financial conditions and formulate a recommendation, modeling the Federal Open Market Committee.
Standing Rock pipeline protest leads to enhanced anthropology teaching and activist research at Appalachian State University
Dec. 8, 2016
The Standing Rock pipeline protest led to on-the-ground activist research for an undergraduate student and her anthropology professor.
Appalachian’s Walker College of Business featured in Princeton Review’s “Best 294 Business Schools: 2017 Edition”
Dec. 6, 2016
In the student survey, The Princeton Review asked WCOB students about their school’s academics, student body and campus life as well as about themselves and their career plans.
Commencement ceremonies held Dec. 10 at Appalachian State University
Dec. 6, 2016
A total of 1,205 undergraduate students will receive their degrees, plus 191 graduate students.
Appalachian State University furniture design students named ‘Rising Stars’ by professional association
Dec. 6, 2016
Nicole Long and Ellis Frederick, both seniors in the Department of Applied Design at Appalachian State University, were recognized as “Rising Stars” by the Carolinas chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA).
Appalachian’s Smith Gallery presents “CALICO” through Dec. 9; works of senior studio art majors on view
Dec. 6, 2016
Each of the artists with work in “CALICO” is pursuing a B.F.A. in studio art. They are showcasing various studio techniques, including photography, installation, sculpture, metals, organic ceramics, painting, book arts and tattooed leather garments.
Appalachian to participate in the Appalachian Teaching Project’s annual symposium near Washington, D.C.; 10 students will present research
Dec. 1, 2016
The 2016 ATP symposium will be held Dec. 2-3 at the Crystal City Marriot in Arlington, Virginia. It will feature 150 students representing 14 schools from 11 Appalachian states.
Appalachian’s Walker College of Business to host information session on its executive education courses Dec. 1; local business community is encouraged to attend
Dec. 1, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business will host a 90-minute information session on its executive education courses beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1 in the Boyles lobby area, which is located on the second floor of Peacock Hall on the university campus.
Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance hosts scholarship fundraiser Dec. 3
Nov. 30, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present the fundraiser “Roxanne’s Rivalry” in Room 420 (Parkway Ballroom) of the Plemmons Student Union on Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. Proceeds from the show help fund five annual scholarships for students majoring in theatre education.
Appalachian State University alumna and social entrepreneur Sarah Freed honored by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Second Annual Influential Leaders Challenge recognizes 30 change makers and business pioneers driving positive change in the communities they serve
Nov. 28, 2016
‘Celebration of Innovation’ showcases new Appalachian College of Fine and Applied Arts’ campus/community space
Nov. 23, 2016
Appalachian State University, along with the College of Fine and Applied Arts, has leased space at 182 Howard St., across from Boone eatery The Local, that will serve as a campus-wide collaborative, interdisciplinary work and meeting space. The first project is the actual redesign of the facility by a team of Integrative Design Experience (IDEX) laboratory students.
Appalachian included in Sierra magazine’s 2016 list of greenest colleges and universities
Nov. 21, 2016
Sierra magazine has released its 2016 list of “Cool Schools” and once again Appalachian State University is included among the nation’s 201 “greenest” colleges and universities.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Dec. 7
Nov. 21, 2016
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Gifts in memory of artist Cathy Parlier Walling fund visiting artists and renovations at Appalachian State University
Nov. 21, 2016
Luke Walling, founder of Temprano Techvestors in Newton, has established two new funds to support Appalachian State University’s Department of Art. The Cathy P. Walling Visiting Artist Endowment will honor the memory of his late mother, a 1978 Appalachian graduate, lifelong painter and clay artist.
Professorships honor three faculty in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business
Nov. 21, 2016
Business faculty Delbert Goff, Chris McNeil and Scott Hunsinger have been awarded professorships in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business.
Experimental Archaeology class teaches how not to make assumptions in science
Nov. 21, 2016
Archaeology students sharpen critical thinking skills with an experiment based on the scientific hazards of making assumptions.
Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music to present three weekend concerts through Nov. 20
Nov. 18, 2016
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present three concerts through Nov. 20.
Appalachian ranks 3rd among master’s degree-granting institutions for study-abroad participation
Nov. 18, 2016
The strength of Appalachian State University’s study-abroad programs and student interest in global living and learning has placed the university near the top of rankings released Nov. 14 by the Institute of International Education (IIE).