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Four high school seniors receive full-ride Wilson Scholarship to attend Appalachian
May 7, 2015
Four high school seniors have been selected to receive Appalachian State University’s Wilson Scholarship, the university’s most prestigious full-ride, merit-based scholarship.
AppX: Off-campus Housing
May 6, 2015
Considering moving off campus? It can be trickier than you think. In this edition of AppX, Laurie speaks with Director of the Student Legal Clinic and Off-Campus Community Relations Karla Rusch who can guide you through the process and give you the tools you need you help you along the way.
Summer dance series begins June 2 at Appalachian
May 6, 2015
The Summer Dance Series sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Dance begins June 2 at Appalachian State University.
One day iBackAPP fundraiser nets more than $165,000 for Appalachian
May 6, 2015
Donors from across the globe joined together May 1 for iBackAPP day, Appalachian State University’s one-day fundraiser.
Stanley receives Durham Freshman Advocate Award
May 6, 2015
Jan P. Stanley, director of the James Center for Appalachian Educators in Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education, has received the Harvey R. Durham Freshman Advocate Award for 2015.
Cloutier receives awards from Cave Research Foundation and Geological Society of America
May 5, 2015
When Mara C. Cloutier chose to attend graduate school at Appalachian State University, the Asheville resident said it was because she could explore two possible passions: field work and lab research.
Forum on business opportunities in Cuba held at Appalachian
May 4, 2015
Doing business in Cuba won’t be as simple as some people think, but that isn’t stopping governors, state legislators, U.S. business owners and others from exploring economic opportunities that might be available to them in the near future.
A tree grows for Mary
May 4, 2015
Student members of Tri Beta Biology Honors Society and the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University have planted two trees on campus in honor of their former biology professor, Dr. Mary Connell. Connell, who taught at Appalachian, died unexpectedly in December 2014.
Appalachian’s INTERSECT Social Justice Retreat enhances understanding
May 1, 2015
Everyone has a story. If we each knew these stories, would we have more understanding and compassion toward others?
Appalachian announces its summer common reading selection
May 1, 2015
Ishmael Beah’s book “A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier” has been selected as the common reading selection for 2015-16.
Student’s love of television news nets him a $10,000 prize
May 1, 2015
Appalachian State University freshman Tyler Hardin is this year’s winner of the Fox News Channel College Challenge Contest, a nationwide contest where students submit news stories for consideration.
Cultural and environmental sustainability is topic of this service-learning project
May 1, 2015
Building design students develop creative ways to use a 20th-century homestead in this service-learning project at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian to help people of Nepal
April 30, 2015
Offices and programs at Appalachian State University are partnering with the local non-profit agency Wine to Water to help provide clean water and additional emergency supplies to earthquake victims in Nepal.
Dave by the Bell: Exam Stress Relief
April 30, 2015
On this Dave By The Bell, Dave asks Appalachian State Students for their best tips for reducing exam relate stress.
Creative approaches to problem solving, featuring John Osborn
April 29, 2015
Creative problem solving. What is it? How does it work, and why? In this Appalachian State University SoundAffect podcast, we talk with BBDO president and CEO John Osborn about the advantages of applying creativity to situations in the workplace and in life.
Gibbard and Hester recognized for excellence in student advising and mentoring
April 29, 2015
Two individuals who exemplify outstanding student advising at Appalachian State University are Bob Gibbard and Dr. Brooke Hester, co-winners of University College’s Excellence in Student Advising and Mentoring Award for 2015.
Team from Appalachian wins Spencer RIMS Risk Management Challenge
April 29, 2015
The winning students are Eric Vickers from Whiteville, Bruce Thomas from Charlotte, Grant Jared from Winston-Salem and Wes McDaniel from Charlotte.
West receives Excellence in Community Engagement Award
April 29, 2015
Dr. Stephanie West has received the Excellence in Community Engagement Award from University College at Appalachian. The award recognizes a faculty or staff member who participates actively in the local community and encourages students to engage with local communities and organizations as well.