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A small-town NC college football team drew larger crowds than an NFL team in 2017
The News & Observer
Jan. 11, 2018
Appalachian State University notes in a press release that its Kidd Brewer Stadium had higher average home attendance in 2017 than the Los Angeles Chargers did in the StubHub Center.
Veteran NBA coach carries lessons learned from the late Appalachian coach Press Maravich
Jan. 11, 2018
As head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, Alvin Gentry ’77 draws upon his experience — both athletic and academic — at Appalachian State University to manage and mold his NBA squad.
Political scientist weighs in on North Carolina redistricting ruling
Jan. 10, 2018
Dr. William Hicks says the decision puts increasing pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to make “a clearer ruling” about gerrymandering.
Music educator Joe Phelps has died
GoBlueRidge.net
Jan. 10, 2018
Long time music educator and director of bands at Appalachian State University, Joe Phelps passed away Jan. 6, 2018 at the age 73. Phelps, of Vilas, was Professor of Trumpet and became Assistant Director of Bands at Appalachian in 1971 and enjoyed a full-time career of 30 years supplemented with part-time teaching through the fall of 2017.
US News & World Report includes Appalachian in ‘Best Online Programs’
Jan. 9, 2018
Appalachian’s online programs rank among 2018’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Innovation, surprise win students a place on the runway
Jan. 9, 2018
Two apparel design students’ designs are bold enough to win a place in opening for Ebony Fashion Fair exhibit.
Three UNC lab schools cleared by Board of Governors
EducationNC
Jan. 9, 2018
Three UNC lab schools were given the green light to open for the 2018-19 school year by the UNC Board of Governors subcommittee on laboratory schools Monday. Appalachian State University will operate Academy at Middle Fork in the Winston Salem/Forsyth County School District.
Appalachian intern saves Ocean Isle Beach turtles
Jan. 8, 2018
Jordan Boles went to Ocean Isle Beach with a bicycle, a backpack and a dream to help save sea turtles as an intern with the Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization (OIBSTPO) in Brunswick County.
With biomass energy, weighing forest restoration and carbon emissions
Arizona Daily Sun
Jan. 5, 2018
Gregg Marland, a research professor with the Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics at Appalachian State University, weighs in on the subject of using forest biomass to produce power.
Mount Airy City Schools tap Howlett for STEAM post
The Mount Airy News
Jan. 2, 2018
Garrett Howlett was recently named to the teaching/administrative role, which will have Howlett teaching two courses at Mount Airy High School, working with STEAM teachers throughout the district, and leading related initiatives. Howlett earned three bachelor of science degrees from Appalachian.
A window into the cosmos, hidden on the parkway
Appalachian's Dark Sky Observatory offers glimpse of universe
Watauga Democrat
Jan. 1, 2018
Twenty minutes east of Boone, at the end of a twisting gravel road, a team of university researchers peer into the cosmos to learn more about the distant stars. Perched atop an especially dark mountain and driven by a desire to understand the universe we live in, Appalachian’s Dark Sky Observatory is a tribute to the quality of the local scientific community.
Appalachian State students present displays of new-look Covered Bridge Park
Elizabethton Star
Dec. 25, 2017
Students from Appalachian State University worked over the span of five months and recently presented City of Elizabethton officials with two presentations for potential renovations of Covered Bridge Park. Parks & Rec, the Elizabethton Arts & Cultural Alliance and the Elizabethton IDEAS Group spearheaded the efforts to utilize the resources available by the university to help with progress at the park.
Beware impersonation fraud attempts
Dec. 21, 2017
Appalachian has received a handful of reports regarding fraud attempts involving the impersonation of the IRS, Appalachian State University offices and other official organizations.
Until the New Year
Time now for rest, renewal and reflection
Dec. 21, 2017
“Our campus will quieten soon for the winter break. We welcome the time for rest, renewal and reflection. I hope each of you will find time to recharge as well.” - Sheri Everts
Dollar General Bowl players give back while in Mobile
WBRC FOX6 News
Dec. 20, 2017
This is Dollar General Bowl week and weekend in Mobile. But before the big game Saturday, players and coaches from both Appalachian State University and the University of Toledo visited children at the University of South Alabama's Children's and Women's Hospital.
Favorite Appalachian stories of 2017
Dec. 20, 2017
Relive Appalachian’s great accomplishments and remarkable people of 2017 through the year’s most-read news and feature stories.
Appalachian State Offers Food Pantry For Students and Staff
88.5 WFDD
Dec. 20, 2017
A recent survey conducted at Appalachian State University showed that about 46 percent of students had experienced food insecurity in a one-year period. The college took action by opening a food pantry, and making it available to faculty, staff and students. It’s now been operating for just over a year.
Appalachian named to 9th spot on Victory Media’s 2018 Military Friendly® Schools Top 10 list
Dec. 19, 2017
Since 2010, Victory Media has awarded Appalachian the designation of Military Friendly® School, which places Appalachian in the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students, and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation. This is the first year, however, that Appalachian has made Victory Media’s Top 10 list.