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  • La-Z-Boy Foundation provides funding for student-designed lab at Appalachian
    La-Z-Boy Foundation provides funding for student-designed lab at Appalachian
    Oct. 16, 2018

    The La-Z-Boy Foundation’s $75,000 gift will fund the creation of L.I.D.A. — the student-designed Lab for Innovating in Design. The lab will house laser and vinyl cutters, 3D printers, as well as space for a technician’s office.

  • Transferring to Appalachian
    Transferring to Appalachian

    For transfer students, Appalachian State University offers a seamless transition and a community dedicated to their success

    Oct. 15, 2018

    For transfer students, Appalachian State University offers a seamless transition and a community dedicated to their success.

  • Whistle while you work
    Whistle while you work

    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
    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?
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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’
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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.

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