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Capturing Cuba — Appalachian students share photos from spring break 2018
April 6, 2018
During spring break of March 2018, 20 Appalachian State University students and three faculty members traveled to Cuba as part of a Walker College of Business international study experience. Travel along with the group and experience Cuba through this photo diary of their trip.
Developing a Park Prescription Program for Your Community
Parks & Recreation Magazine
April 6, 2018
Park Prescription or “Park Rx” programs help to motivate people to be active in parks. They’re becoming more and more popular, and physicians often "prescribe" them to patients. Appalachian State University faculty members Dr. J. Joy James, Dr. Becki Battista and Dr. Richard W. Christiana discuss how to meet the challenges of designing a successful program.
Inside the World of “Sweeney Todd”
A Look at Dramaturgy in Theatre
April 6, 2018
A team of student dramaturgs, working under the tutelage of Dr. Derek Davidson, assistant professor of theatre arts, has been hard at work for more than a year leading up to the production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”
NASA grant supports Appalachian’s astrochemistry research of disks around forming stars
April 5, 2018
An interdisciplinary team, which includes Dr. Rachel Smith, assistant professor at Appalachian, has received NASA funding to investigate carbon chemistry in forming planetary systems.
UNC Board of Governors Names 2018 Awards for Excellence in Teaching Recipients
The University of North Carolina System
April 5, 2018
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has selected outstanding University faculty members to receive the 2018 Awards for Excellence in Teaching. The 17 recipients, who represent all 16 of North Carolina’s public universities as well as the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, were nominated by special committees based on their home campuses and were selected by the Board of Governors’ Committee on Personnel and Tenure.
‘Peacebuilding in a tangible way’
Appalachian continues United Nations program designed to challenge global prejudice
April 4, 2018
Appalachian’s Global Peacebuilding Project began this spring and continues into 2018-19.
Caring for the planet and its people
Appalachian recognizes Climate Justice Month, Earth Month and the Diversity Celebration
April 4, 2018
Climate Justice Month, Earth Month and the Diversity Celebration all highlight Appalachian’s commitment to making a difference.
Bananas vs. Sports Drinks? Bananas Win in Study
The New York Times
April 4, 2018
A banana might reasonably replace sports drinks for those of us who rely on carbohydrates to fuel exercise and speed recovery, according to a new study comparing the cellular effects of carbohydrates consumed during sports.
Delegation from Appalachian State University Visits BISU
Beijing International Studies University
April 3, 2018
On March 29th, 2018, a delegation headed by President Sheri Everts from Appalachian State University visited Beijing International Studies University (BISU).
App State Study Claims Bananas Could Be The Perfect Post-Workout Food
88.5 WFDD
March 30, 2018
New research out of Appalachian State University shows that the humble banana may have some hidden benefits. The study suggests that a combination of water and a banana is not only as effective as sports drinks for exercise recovery, but quite likely more effective.
NGS grant funds research of Appalachian’s DAGGER team
March 30, 2018
The DAGGER group, an interdisciplinary, international research team based at Appalachian, will continue their geological research in western Mongolia thanks to a National Geographic Society grant.
Appalachian professor awarded UNC Greensboro funding for BRIDGES project
March 30, 2018
Grant funding from UNC Greensboro will allow an interdisciplinary team of Appalachian and UNC Greensboro faculty members to implement BRIDGES — a project designed to engage diverse groups in STEM learning.
Appalachian receives approval for doctoral program in clinical psychology
The goal is to provide more practitioners for rural communities
March 30, 2018
Appalachian has received approval from the UNC Board of Governors to establish a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program. Students will be admitted beginning in fall 2019.
Appalachian’s Department of Public Safety to increase safety measures, seek student input
March 29, 2018
Keycard access for all campus buildings, additional cameras in key areas and classroom door locks are among new measures being taken by Appalachian State University’s Department of Public Safety.
A year of progress for 2017 Appalachian Innovation Scholars
March 29, 2018
Root zone heating systems, year-round food production, rural health care simulations, artificial intelligence and microbusiness opportunities — five Appalachian faculty members update their progress on proposals funded by Chancellor Everts’ AISP.
UN-Inspired Campus Project Challenges Bias, Promotes Social Justice
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
March 29, 2018
Talking about sexism is fine, but it also should bring about some change for the better, according to Chloe Fishman. The sophomore at Appalachian State University wants frank conversations to spur people to acknowledge and address discrimination, which is why she and a classmate are helming a project to collect first-person stories from students on the Boone, N.C., campus who have encountered sexism.
Appalachian’s Lauren Woods recognized with ACS Outreach Volunteer of the Year Award
March 29, 2018
The American Chemical Society has recognized the volunteer and outreach efforts of Appalachian’s Dr. Lauren Woods, lecturer of chemistry. Woods has organized several chemistry-related activities and events for the Appalachian Community.
Appalachian’s Cultural Ambassadors
International students and scholars help inspire global understanding and engagement
March 29, 2018
Appalachian’s Cultural Ambassadors program offers a chance for international students to visit with the local community, inspiring global understanding for everyone involved. International Day at Watauga County’s Mabel School was a recent venue.