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'Appalachian' — how do you say it?
App State explores the history behind the region’s name and its pronunciations
Oct. 27, 2023
App State explores the rich history behind the Appalachian region’s name and its pronunciations — a history that spans cultures, centuries and languages. Both “appa-latch-un” and “appa-lay-shun,” an alternative pronunciation, are acceptable.
App State Police introduces new Tesla patrol cars in transition to an electric fleet
Each car estimated to save more than $16K, nearly 35 metric tons of carbon emissions over 5 years
Oct. 26, 2023
In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and cut costs, App State Police has introduced two new electric vehicles (EVs) to its patrol fleet this fall — among the first for N.C. police departments. This is a first step in the department’s transition to electric vehicles.
Mountaineer Medics program enriches App State student experience and supports campus events
Oct. 25, 2023
Through the new program, students with EMT credentials work part time to provide basic life support services to the App State Community, building professional experience in public safety and health care settings while reducing the demands on community resources during large events.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Nov. 1
Oct. 24, 2023
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
App State's dining upgrades prioritize access, nutrition and sustainability
Oct. 23, 2023
App State Campus Dining has renovated its All Access locations at Roess Dining Hall and Trivette Hall. Students, faculty and staff can enjoy new menus, and several updates have been made for a more inclusive dining experience for those with dietary restrictions.
App State pays tribute to former Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock
Peacock, App State’s 7th leader, died Oct. 6
Oct. 11, 2023
Former App State Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock, who led the university from 2004 to 2014, died Oct. 6 at the age of 75. The App State Community mourns his passing and honors his more than 30-year legacy as an education leader.
Glacial lake outburst floods in Alaska and the Himalayas show evolving hazards in a warming world [faculty featured]
The Conversation
Oct. 9, 2023
This article in The Conversation about glacial lake outburst floods cites a new study conducted by Dr. William Armstrong, an assistant professor in App State’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, which finds that of the 120 glacier-dammed lakes in Alaska, 106 of them have drained at least once since 1985. The study finds that due to globally rising temperatures, these lakes have decreased in volume over time. New lakes have the potential to develop in mountain valleys from glacier melt, resulting in new potential hazards.
Ancient Footprints Affirm People Lived in the Americas More Than 20,000 Years Ago [faculty featured]
Scientific American
Oct. 5, 2023
New research suggests that fossilized human footprints found in New Mexico’s White Sands National Park were made more than 20,000 years ago. The study, conducted by geologists in the U.S. Geological Survey, challenges decades of thinking about when humans arrived in North America. Cynthia Liutkus-Pierce — a professor in App State’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences who has studied ancient human footprints in Tanzania — explains how this study further supports the presence of humans in North America during the last ice age.
Appalachian Today: Episode 1
Oct. 2, 2023
On this episode of the Appalachian Today podcast, University Communications’ Dave Blanks provides a quick rundown of some of the latest news stories available at today.appstate.edu — App State’s official news and events website. Story topics include: a National Council on Aging grant awarded to App State’s Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human Services to improve flu and COVID-19 vaccine rates among older adults across Western N.C.; the 10 first-year students named recipients of the 2023–24 Chancellor’s Scholarship; the sixth academy class of App State’s Police Officer Development Program; the five-year anniversary of App State’s mobile earth and environmental science lab, known as the Geobago; and national publications' recognition of App State as a “best” and “top” school for 2023–24.

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New and reappointed App State trustees begin new terms, board selects 2023–24 officers
Student Body President J.P. Neri sworn in for one-year term
Sep. 29, 2023
Five reappointed members and one new member of the App State Board of Trustees have begun their four-year terms, which became effective July 1. The board welcomed its newest member, alumna Tamela Winker Everett ’79, at its Sept. 29 meeting, and also elected new officers.
‘Girl power!’ School project engineer breaking barriers in full-circle moment [alumni featured]
WFMY News 2
Sep. 28, 2023
App State alumna Madison Allred ’22, who graduated with a degree in construction management, is leading an elementary school rebuild in the historic Glenwood neighborhood in Greensboro, located in Guilford County. In what she describes as a “full-circle” moment, Allred graduated from Guilford County Schools as a child. In this feature, Allred talks about her excitement of defying construction stereotypes as a woman in the field, and explains what she hopes to accomplish with this project and future projects.
App State awarded $481,378 grant to improve vaccination rates among older adults
Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics to be held in 10 Western NC counties through November
Sep. 27, 2023
App State has received a $481,378 grant from the National Council on Aging to improve vaccination rates among older adults in 10 Western North Carolina counties. Partnering with High Country Community Health, App State's Interprofessional Clinic is hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in each county this fall.
Appalachian Outdoorosity: Kennedy Williams - Comfort and Peace
Sep. 27, 2023
On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Becki Battista, professor in App State's Department of Public Health and Exercise Science, interviews App State alumna Kennedy Williams ’22 about her journey toward gaining confidence and finding peace outdoors. Williams graduated from App State in fall 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a minor in chemistry.

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10 first-year App State students named Chancellor’s Scholars for 2023–24
Sep. 26, 2023
Ten first-year students have joined the App State Community as Chancellor’s Scholars for the 2023–24 academic year. The Chancellor’s Scholarship is App State’s oldest and most academically competitive merit-based scholarship — it has been awarded for 39 years.
Rachel Stevens featured on Tamron Hall’s ‘Up & Coming Designer’ series [alumni featured]
Tamron Hall Show
Sep. 26, 2023
Day two of the annual “Up & Coming Designer” series on the Tamron Hall Show featured designer Rachel Stevens, a 2020 App State graduate with a degree in apparel design and merchandising. On the show, Stevens tells her story of how she got into fashion and how App State helped her pursue her passion, plus she showcases several of her recent clothing designs.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Oct. 4
Sep. 26, 2023
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
App State’s Police Development Program celebrates its 6th academy class
Sep. 25, 2023
The sixth class of App State’s Appalachian Police Academy is composed of 24 graduates who are now sworn North Carolina police officers. To date, the academy has trained 120 sworn police officers.
From App State to Asheboro, Geobago brings hands-on education to K–12 students across North Carolina
Mobile science lab celebrates 5 years on the road
Sep. 25, 2023
App State’s Geobago has been in operation for five years and continues to bring hands-on science activities to K–12 students in Western North Carolina and beyond. The mobile classroom is one of the many outreach programs run by the GES Department.