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Future Engineer Camp donors fund summer camp for youths
Jan. 19, 2017
Organizers of the Future Engineer Camps program closed another successful summer series thanks to the support of some generous donors.
Study shows significant majority of Appalachian State University students employed or continuing their education within a year of graduation
Jan. 13, 2017
Key data are being tracked regarding the success of Appalachian State University students after they graduate, and the initial results are promising. A recent study found that 85 percent of undergraduate and nearly 100 percent of graduate alumni, tracked from Appalachian’s 2015 graduating class, were either employed or enrolled in some level of post-secondary education within one year of graduation.
Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program applications due Jan. 23, faculty and staff eligible to apply
Jan. 12, 2017
Heads up, Appalachian State University faculty and staff. Are you conducting innovative research? Working creatively to solve problems, create lasting institutional change or benefit the community? Do you have an idea that promotes sustainability in the areas of economics, equity and the environment?
Appalachian students a major presence during the 12th Annual State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium
Jan. 10, 2017
According to information supplied by the Office of Student Research (OSR), Appalachian and N.C. State University hosted the largest number of undergraduate research presentations at the symposium – 60 each.
Appalachian assistant professor Alice P. Wright recognized by archaeology association, leads collaborative, interdisciplinary research team
Jan. 4, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Dr. Alice P. Wright is recognized for excellence at the 2016 Southeastern Archaeological Conference (SEAC).
Appalachian State University recognized for reducing energy use
Dec. 22, 2016
Appalachian State University has received a Utility Savings Initiative Achievement award from the N.C. Utility Savings Initiative and the N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service.
Appalachian State University Board of Trustees holds final meeting of 2016
Dec. 21, 2016
During the meeting, Chancellor Sheri N. Everts provided a quarterly update, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs Paul Forte provided an update on student fees and Dr. Christina Rosen and five graduate students in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling presented their clinical mental health research findings.
Appalachian’s Morgan Batley wins national design award
Dec. 21, 2016
Morgan Batley, a senior graphic arts and imaging technology major from Mooresville, won a top prize in the 2016 Student Packaging Design Competition of the AICC, the Independent Packaging Association.
Appalachian named one of Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges: 2016 Edition
Dec. 21, 2016
Appalachian State University is one of 361 colleges and universities across the nation included in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 361 Green Colleges: 2016 Edition. This is the seventh year the guide has been released, saluting the nation’s most environmentally responsible green colleges. Appalachian has been included each time.
Appalachian State University named to Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly® Schools list
Dec. 20, 2016
The designation means that Appalachian is among those colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. It has been awarded to Appalachian every year since 2010.
MLK Challenge to be held Jan. 21 at Appalachian State University
Dec. 20, 2016
Approximately 200 students will participate in the annual MLK Challenge at Appalachian State University, an event that will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day devoted to service to the greater Boone community.
Appalachian State University wins National Science Foundation award for state-of-the-art microscope
Dec. 20, 2016
Appalachian State University’s William C. and Ruth Ann Dewel Microscopy Facility has received a $430,900 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to purchase a new state-of-the-art laser scanning confocal microscope (LSM).
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Jan. 4
Dec. 20, 2016
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Computer science students at Appalachian State University gain experience, regional culture benefits
Dec. 20, 2016
About 75 students within Appalachian State University’s Department of Computer Science enhanced the operations of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Music Center this past semester by creating a web-based management system.
Environmental science major Tara Early creates prize-winning research poster, is honored by SETAC
Dec. 15, 2016
Tara Early's poster is aimed at showing evidence of social injustice in Badin to scientists to policy makers.
Fall 2016 Commencement: Appalachian graduates encouraged to serve their communities
Dec. 14, 2016
A total of 1,396 students received degrees during Appalachian State University’s Fall 2016 commencement.
Appalachian graduates encouraged to serve their communities
Dec. 10, 2016
Making a positive difference in the lives of others was a recurring theme in the remarks made at Appalachian State University’s Fall Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 10. 1,205 undergraduate students and 191 graduate students received degrees during the ceremonies.
Ball named director of sustainability at Appalachian
Dec. 9, 2016
Following a national search, Dr. Lee F. Ball Jr. has been named director of sustainability at Appalachian State University. Ball has held the position on an interim basis since June 2015.