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Winston-Salem native Tim Nestor retires from 22-year ACC basketball officiating career
Winston-Salem Journal
Oct. 13, 2018
What started as a way for Tim Nestor to make some extra cash while he was a student, active in intramural sports at Appalachian State, turned into a 30-year career — most of which has run congruently with another career.
Appalachian State University’s improvement and development projects approved by UNC Board of Governors
Oct. 12, 2018
During its October meeting, the UNC Board of Governors approved five improvement and development projects at Appalachian, including the Kidd Brewer Stadium north end zone facility, the renovation or replacement of seven residence halls and more.
Dave by the Bell: Who's Text is it Anyway?
Oct. 12, 2018
Danger abounds as Dave and Alyssa delve deep within the catacombs of student cell phones to unearth and decipher the riddle of the last text message.
Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Oct. 11, 2018
The director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was recognized during Appalachian’s Homecoming Week 2018 for his work, service and philanthropy.
Brock Long receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Oct. 11, 2018
The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was recognized during Appalachian’s Homecoming Week 2018 for his work, service and philanthropy.
Carole Wilson receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Outstanding Service Award
Oct. 11, 2018
The Appalachian Board of Trustees member was recognized during Homecoming Week 2018 for her work, service and philanthropy to the university.
David English receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Award
Oct. 11, 2018
North Carolina School of the Arts’ executive vice chancellor and provost was recognized during Appalachian’s Homecoming Week 2018 for his work, service and philanthropy.
Growth, infrastructure and new academy detailed at Appalachian’s Board of Trustees meeting
Oct. 10, 2018
At Appalachian’s Sept. 21 Board of Trustees meeting, Chancellor Sheri Everts shared fall semester 2018 enrollment numbers and provided updates on the university’s major construction projects.
Appalachian student teams up with staff to deliver bottled water for hurricane relief
Oct. 9, 2018
A collaboration between Appalachian’s Physical Plant, Mountaineer Athletics and the Marching Mountaineers helped sophomore Cam Hunter deliver bottled water to Wallace and Elizabethtown — areas hit hard by Hurricane Florence.
New River Light and Power customers to benefit from new, ‘technologically advanced’ infrastructure
Oct. 9, 2018
The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is an integrated system of smart meters, communications networks and data management systems enabling two-way communication between NRLP and its customers.
Giving Rural Students ‘the Short Box’
Inside Higher Ed
Oct. 8, 2018
Colleges often go about recruiting rural students in the wrong way, admissions experts say. But they can commit to better practices if they recognize "rurality is different everywhere." Colleges need to be engaged in communities in ways that are responsive to their needs, said Rachel Fried, program coordinator at GEAR UP, a federally funded college access program at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian Named Among Nation’s Top Colleges and Universities by Four Recognized National Publications
High Country Press
Oct. 8, 2018
The value of an Appalachian State University education, along with Appalachian’s academics, innovation and benefits for student veterans, has consistently been recognized by such notable publications as U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review and MONEY and Forbes magazines — this year is no exception.
UN report on global warming carries life-or-death warning
Associated Press
Oct. 8, 2018
Preventing an extra single degree of heat could make a life-or-death difference in the next few decades for multitudes of people and ecosystems on this fast-warming planet, an international panel of scientists reported Sunday. But they provide little hope the world will rise to the challenge.
Appalachian Community celebrates NPHC Plots and Garden with ribbon-cutting and unveiling ceremony
Oct. 5, 2018
Recently opened on the Appalachian campus, the National Pan-Hellenic Council Plots and Garden give alumni and current members of African-American Greek organizations that compose “The Divine Nine” a location for reflection and celebration.
Appalachian named among nation’s top colleges and universities by 4 recognized national publications
Oct. 5, 2018
Appalachian was recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing schools for its academics, value, innovation and veteran services, among other aspects.
Fall leaves off to a slow start due to warm weather
GoUpstate
Oct. 5, 2018
Appalachian State University biology professor Howard Nuefeld, known as the “Fall Color Guy,” reported optimism last week for the upcoming leaf season. Without a drought or recent bad storm, the color should be strong, but if temperatures stay warm, it may delay the leaves turning.
Coal ash flooding didn’t harm Cape Fear River, NC regulators say
The Herald-Sun
Oct. 4, 2018
Flooding from Hurricane Florence that submerged a Duke Energy coal ash storage area in Wilmington did not contaminate the Cape Fear River, according to the NC Department of Environmental Quality. Environmentalists disagree.
Minute to minute: Holocaust survivor shares experiences with App State crowd
Mountain Times
Oct. 4, 2018
Minute to minute, hour to hour, day to day. Holocaust survivor Susan Cernyak-Spatz’ sole survival method was to focus on living to the next minute, which she credits as being the mentality that kept her alive.