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Appalachian continues building engaged community through Sustained Dialogue initiative, now in its second year
Jan. 19, 2017
Sustained Dialogue builds a more cohesive, engaged and understanding campus community. Sign up for spring activities today.
Future Engineer Camp donors fund summer camp for youths
Jan. 19, 2017
Organizers of the Future Engineer Camps program closed another successful summer series thanks to the support of some generous donors.
Study shows significant majority of Appalachian State University students employed or continuing their education within a year of graduation
Jan. 13, 2017
Key data are being tracked regarding the success of Appalachian State University students after they graduate, and the initial results are promising. A recent study found that 85 percent of undergraduate and nearly 100 percent of graduate alumni, tracked from Appalachian’s 2015 graduating class, were either employed or enrolled in some level of post-secondary education within one year of graduation.
Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program applications due Jan. 23, faculty and staff eligible to apply
Jan. 12, 2017
Heads up, Appalachian State University faculty and staff. Are you conducting innovative research? Working creatively to solve problems, create lasting institutional change or benefit the community? Do you have an idea that promotes sustainability in the areas of economics, equity and the environment?
Appalachian students a major presence during the 12th Annual State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium
Jan. 10, 2017
According to information supplied by the Office of Student Research (OSR), Appalachian and N.C. State University hosted the largest number of undergraduate research presentations at the symposium – 60 each.
Appalachian’s Theatre and Therapy Project
Pilot study shows promise in improving speech/language skills for young people with autism and intellectual disabilities
Jan. 4, 2017
A Theatre and Therapy Project shows promise in improving speech/language skills for young people with autism and intellectual disabilities.
Appalachian students benefit from assisting in Theatre and Therapy Project for young adults
Jan. 4, 2017
Appalachian students benefit from assisting in Theatre and Therapy Project for young adults.
‘Stages of Success’
Jan. 4, 2017
Watch segments of “Stages of Success: The Power of Performance,” presented by participants in a research study on the use of theatre as therapy for 15- to 25-year-olds with moderate to severe communication impairments.
Appalachian assistant professor Alice P. Wright recognized by archaeology association, leads collaborative, interdisciplinary research team
Jan. 4, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Dr. Alice P. Wright is recognized for excellence at the 2016 Southeastern Archaeological Conference (SEAC).
Appalachian students and faculty partner with UNC Asheville to research threatened plant species
Jan. 3, 2017
Appalachian’s student and faculty researchers partner with UNC Asheville to investigate a threatened plant species called Spiraea virginiana.
10 favorites from 2016 — stories of the Appalachian Experience
Dec. 27, 2016
Revisit some of our most-read news and feature stories from the past year. They highlight the special people, activities and accomplishments that make the Appalachian Experience so unforgettable.
10 most-listened-to podcasts from Appalachian
Dec. 27, 2016
Listen to 2016’s 10 most-listened-to podcasts produced by Appalachian State University.
Appalachian State University recognized for reducing energy use
Dec. 22, 2016
Appalachian State University has received a Utility Savings Initiative Achievement award from the N.C. Utility Savings Initiative and the N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service.
Appalachian State University Board of Trustees holds final meeting of 2016
Dec. 21, 2016
During the meeting, Chancellor Sheri N. Everts provided a quarterly update, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs Paul Forte provided an update on student fees and Dr. Christina Rosen and five graduate students in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling presented their clinical mental health research findings.
Appalachian’s Morgan Batley wins national design award
Dec. 21, 2016
Morgan Batley, a senior graphic arts and imaging technology major from Mooresville, won a top prize in the 2016 Student Packaging Design Competition of the AICC, the Independent Packaging Association.
Appalachian named one of Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges: 2016 Edition
Dec. 21, 2016
Appalachian State University is one of 361 colleges and universities across the nation included in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 361 Green Colleges: 2016 Edition. This is the seventh year the guide has been released, saluting the nation’s most environmentally responsible green colleges. Appalachian has been included each time.
Appalachian State University named to Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly® Schools list
Dec. 20, 2016
The designation means that Appalachian is among those colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. It has been awarded to Appalachian every year since 2010.
MLK Challenge to be held Jan. 21 at Appalachian State University
Dec. 20, 2016
Approximately 200 students will participate in the annual MLK Challenge at Appalachian State University, an event that will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day devoted to service to the greater Boone community.