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Dr. William “Bill” Hutchins translates epic novel ‘The Fetishists’ into English
Feb. 8, 2019
This makes the fourth book by Libyan author Ibrahim al-Koni that Hutchins, professor of religious studies at Appalachian, has translated from the original Arabic to English.
Appalachian selected to host 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Feb. 8, 2019
This is the fourth year Appalachian will host 25 of Africa’s emerging civic leaders — ages 25–35 — for a six-week Leadership Institute that includes volunteer service opportunities, visits with state and local government officials, and more.
Students Work To Design Homes For Adults With Autism
88.5 WFDD
Feb. 8, 2019
Professor Jason Miller speaks with WFDD’s Eddie Garcia about designing housing for adults with autism and about a collaboration between Appalachian State University’s Department of Sustainable Technology and LIFE Village, a nonprofit that provides services for exceptional individuals.
12 Appalachian invitees to serve in Peace Corps in 2019
Feb. 7, 2019
Appalachian’s invitees will each serve in one of six different work sectors — agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health, and youth in development — in 10 countries located on four continents around the globe.
Staff Shout Out program announces winner for December 2018/January drawing
Feb. 7, 2019
Eric Gormly, program director of student veteran services, is the drawing winner. He received a received a Staff Shout Out for being a volunteer coordinator for Appalachian’s December 2018 commencement ceremonies.
School psychology alumnae, faculty member receive top awards from the NCSPA
Feb. 7, 2019
Appalachian alumnae Jennifer Reilly ’09 and Amy Lowder ’03, along with psychology professor Dr. Jim Deni, received the NCSPA’s 2018 Practitioner of the Year and Innovative Practice awards and Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively.
Josh Gregory answers the call for needed high school physics teachers
Feb. 5, 2019
A story about a politician’s misunderstanding of physics led Josh Gregory on the path to Appalachian’s Physics (BS) – Secondary Education program.
Dr. Benjamin Powell named among UNC System’s 2019 Faculty Fellows
Feb. 1, 2019
Powell will spend one year researching academic affairs and assist in introducing new strategies to the teaching and learning environment as part of the UNC System’s 2019 Digital Learning Project.
Appalachian’s Beaver Scholars program aims to improve health care in region and beyond
Feb. 1, 2019
Beginning fall 2019, the program will provide support to 20 North Carolina students in Appalachian’s Beaver College of Health Sciences who have made a commitment to health care careers.
Appalachian, a 2019–20 Military Friendly® School, earns Gold distinction
Feb. 1, 2019
Appalachian has held the Military Friendly® School designation for nearly a decade and continues to help military-affiliated students thrive on campus and in the Boone community.
Appalachian’s Collegiate Recovery Community: A space for recovery, support and success
Feb. 1, 2019
The new program at Appalachian aims to provide students a space and community that supports continued recovery — as well as opportunities and an environment for fun sober activities.
Appalachian to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 6
Jan. 31, 2019
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
Film by Appalachian dance studies professor wins for Best Southern States documentary
Jan. 31, 2019
Cara Hagan, assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance, spent nearly 18 months creating “Sound and Sole,” a short film that “shines a light on the rich African-American culture here in Appalachia.”
Per capita carbon emissions must fall to 1955 levels
Nature
Jan. 30, 2019
Correspondence from Appalachian’s Gregg Marland: The findings of the 2018 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change special report imply that we need to reduce global emissions of carbon dioxide within 12 years to where they were 41 years ago, to avoid a 1.5 °C increase in average Earth surface temperature. We need to make drastic changes in carbon emissions, soon. This means widespread global cooperation and unprecedented commitment.
Appalachian music professor’s music may air during Super Bowl LIII
Jan. 29, 2019
Appalachian music professor Dr. Greg McCandless will be listening closely during Super Bowl LIII — two of his songs may air during CBS’ broadcast of the game Sunday.
LIFE Village funds collaboration with Appalachian to design homes for adults with autism
Jan. 29, 2019
During fall 2018, students and faculty in the Building Science Architectural Design Studio III at Appalachian worked with the LIFE Village board to design living spaces that meet the needs of adults with autism.
Appalachian seniors awarded honorable mention at international design competition
Jan. 29, 2019
Caroline DiBerto and Cassie Hutchens, both interior design majors, took home an honorable mention for their “Make it Your Own” concept in the PAVE 2018 Student Design Competition.
Locally and globally, Lane Bailey ’87 ’89 works to improve communities
Jan. 28, 2019
Bailey, city manager of Salisbury, recently traveled to Tanzania to work with district governments on a range of issues. His international involvement represents Appalachian’s emphasis on global learning.

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