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MLK Challenge: 20 years of service at Appalachian
Jan. 25, 2019
Take a look back at the many projects students, faculty and staff have completed alongside community partners through the years as part of the annual challenge honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
20th anniversary of Appalachian’s MLK Challenge draws more than 200 participants
Appalachian’s program has become a model for other campuses across the state and nation
Jan. 25, 2019
The annual event honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, as students accomplish challenging projects alongside community partners.
Anna Ulery ’04 captures fun moments in her career as a professional photographer
Jan. 24, 2019
Appalachian professors mentored and encouraged her. Now, Anna Ulery ’04 owns and operates her own photo booth business in the High Country.
Watauga County Schools funds continued support of Appalachian ASC Center
Jan. 18, 2019
This funding ensures that, for the 13th consecutive year, students in Watauga High School have access to the high-quality mental health services provided by Appalachian’s Assessment, Support, and Counseling Center.
Pritzker Fellow to collaborate with community on development of early childhood programs
Jan. 18, 2019
Crystal Kelly ’00 ’09, Pritzker Fellow and Appalachian alumna, will direct efforts to build a coordinated, early childhood system and local financing stream for early childhood initiatives in Watauga County.
Lauren Boop ’12 joins 2018–19 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council
Jan. 18, 2019
Boop, who graduated as a Teaching Fellow from Appalachian in 2012, is one of 15 members appointed to the 2018–19 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council.
Appalachian alumnus finds niche in sustainable transportation
Jan. 18, 2019
At Appalachian, Ryan Gillespie ’17 discovered a niche that blends his love of biking with his knowledge of sustainability initiatives — the electric bike. Now he owns Sol Mobil, an electric bike sales and service shop in Winston-Salem.
Trustees approve resolution for energy contract with savings implications
Jan. 17, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Board of Trustees signed a resolution that will save New River Power and Light (NRLP) customers and the university hundreds of thousands annually in energy costs.
US News and World Report recognizes Appalachian for ‘Best Online Programs’
Jan. 15, 2019
Appalachian’s online bachelor’s and graduate education programs rank among the best in the nation for 2019, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Dr. René Harder Horst named 21st I.G. Greer Distinguished Professor of History
Jan. 15, 2019
Horst assumed the honor from Dr. Jari Eloranta and will hold the position for three years.
College of Arts and Sciences students take top awards in Appalachian's 3MT competition
Jan. 15, 2019
Appalachian graduate students Gita Gajjar, Arina Cotuna and Amanda Wilkinson are the top three winners of the 2018 3MT competition.
Certain moral values may lead to more prejudice and discrimination, study finds
Appalachian social psychologist Dr. Andrew Monroe studies relationship between moral values and prejudice
Jan. 15, 2019
A study by social psychologist Dr. Andrew Monroe finds people who value following purity rules over caring for others are more likely to view gay and transgender people as less human.
Expansion plans for Appalachian’s Child Development Center underway
Jan. 14, 2019
The expansion of Appalachian’s Child Development Center will increase capacity and enhance programs.
New initiative, staff position aim to reduce jail recidivism
Watauga Democrat
Jan. 14, 2019
A new initiative to reduce recidivism at the Watauga County jail is already receiving positive feedback, with one inmate calling it an “inspiration” and a “blessing” in a handwritten letter to Sheriff Len Hagaman. The letter was written to Hagaman in spring 2018 after an intern, Appalachian social work graduate student Mollie Mellishrencken, studied inmate recidivism — the cycle of coming in and out of incarceration on multiple occasions.
Students initiate peace and justice through Global Peacebuilding Project
Jan. 11, 2019
Appalachian students contribute to world peace by working locally to improve interpersonal communication, access to education, and understanding of homophobia and transphobia.
Advance planning to aftermath analysis: How Appalachian’s campus units tackled Winter Storm Diego
Jan. 11, 2019
Appalachian releases statistics and other information associated with the preparation and response to December 2018’s big snowstorm.
Appalachian ranks No. 1 in nation for highest number of NBPTS-certified alumni
Jan. 9, 2019
Appalachian has topped the National Board for Professional Teaching Standard’s list of schools with the highest number of National Board Certified Teachers for the third consecutive year.
Small Earthquakes Common In Eastern US
WUNC 91.5
Jan. 9, 2019
There was a 2.2 magnitude earthquake west of Asheville earlier this week. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, it's the fourth small quake felt in the area in the past month. But Appalachian State University Geophysicist Scott Marshall says that's not really surprising. “Damaging earthquakes in the eastern U.S. are rare,” Marshall said. “Small earthquakes in the eastern U.S. are pretty common. Several hundred per year.”

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