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App State’s Dr. Adam McKay co-authors study identifying carbon dioxide in distant solar system object
Oct. 8, 2024
App State assistant professor Dr. Adam McKay has co-authored a new study, published in Nature Astronomy, that provides the first detection of carbon dioxide in the centaur known as 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1. According to McKay, studying centaurs — ice-rich bodies that orbit the sun — can yield important insights into the formation and evolution of Earth’s solar system.
Hurricane Helene’s impacts on the App State Boone campus
Oct. 2, 2024
App State shares images and video footage of the impacts its Boone campus has sustained due to flooding and storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The university is assessing and responding to damages while remaining focused on the safety and well-being of the campus community.
Hurricane Helene Shows How Broken the US Insurance System Is [faculty featured]
Wired
Oct. 2, 2024
Many homeowners in North Carolina won’t be insured against flooding or landslides from Hurricane Helene due to the fragmented way in which disasters are covered. Dr. David Marlett, professor in App State’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, breaks down property insurance markets for homes and the many factors that can have negative impacts on policies.
‘The best two weeks of my life’: Study abroad learners share their experience
The Appalachian
Sep. 25, 2024
This summer, App State students visited countries across five continents on faculty-led study abroad programs. The Appalachian shares the experiences of several students who participated in study abroad trips to countries in South America and to Spain.
Oct. 2, 2024 campus emergency siren test canceled
Sep. 24, 2024
The Appalachian State University campus siren warning system test, previously scheduled for Oct. 2, 2024, has been canceled.
Meteorite hunters scavenge for meteor pieces in N.C. mountains [faculty featured]
Spectrum News 1
Sep. 21, 2024
Anthony Love, research operations and laboratories manager in App State’s Department of Geological and Environmental Studies, talks about his meteor collection in this TV feature. Love and other meteorite hunters are working to find rocks from the apparent meteor that passed over the High Country on Aug. 30.
3 App State students awarded NC Space Grants to conduct STEM research
Sep. 20, 2024
Three Appalachian State University students have received NASA-funded North Carolina Space Grants to conduct science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research in the 2024–25 academic year.
Climbing the ladder: How an App State graduate turned his internship into his career [alumni featured]
The Appalachian
Sep. 18, 2024
App State alumnus Dylan Reed '24, who graduated last spring with a degree in construction management, speaks with App State’s student newspaper about how his intern experience with New Atlantic Contracting led to a job as an on-site project engineer. Reed was an intern for the company during the construction of App State’s Holmes Drive Parking Deck.
5 Watauga High graduates awarded App State’s New River Light and Power Scholarship
Sep. 13, 2024
Five first-year App State students, all graduates of Watauga High School, have been named the 2024–25 recipients of App State’s New River Light and Power Scholarship. Established in 1988, the scholarship supports Watauga County students pursuing higher education at App State.
Dr. Brooke Christian awarded National Science Foundation grant to study biomolecule stabilization
Sep. 12, 2024
Dr. Brooke Christian, App State associate professor of chemistry, has received a $306,783 Research in Undergraduate Institutions Award from the National Science Foundation to support her research on biomolecule stabilization, which has important applications in numerous areas — from pharmaceuticals to the food industry. These awards support faculty at predominantly undergraduate institutions in research that engages them in their professional field, builds capacity for research at their home institution and supports the integration of research and undergraduate education.
Mariana Greene Named the 2024 Public Power Rising Star
Sep. 11, 2024
Mariana Greene, public communications specialist for App State's New River Light and Power, received the Rising Star Award at the 2024 ElectriCities Annual Conference. The award recognizes up-and-coming leaders who have made significant contributions to the electric utility industry.
App State’s Dr. Maggie Sugg awarded over $1.5 million to study climate disasters and youth mental health
Sep. 10, 2024
Dr. Maggie Sugg, associate professor and honors director in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, has been awarded two grants totaling over $1.5 million to continue her research on how climate disasters impact youth mental health.
App State marks its 125th year with strong enrollment
Boone campus population held steady for 5th consecutive year as Hickory campus and online enrollment continue growth
Sep. 6, 2024
App State marks its 125th year by enrolling 21,570 students in fall 2024, a 1.5% increase over last fall. The steady growth is supported by intentionally managed enrollment at the Boone campus and significant growth in both the Hickory campus and online student populations.
App State awarded $35 million grant to expand GEAR UP college access program
Largest grant in university history will provide college and career services to thousands of middle and high school students
Sep. 3, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a seven-year, $35 million grant to App State’s College Access Partnerships to expand its GEAR UP program for middle school and high school students. The award represents the largest single grant ever awarded to the university.
The Solar-Car Competition That Has EV Recruiters Buzzing
The Wall Street Journal
Aug. 31, 2024
The Wall Street Journal features a photo of App State’s solar vehicle ROSE (Racing on Solar Energy) in this article about how the American Solar Challenge (ASC) — an international solar vehicle distance road race — has become a prime source for recruiting talent in the automotive industry. App State’s Team Sunergy placed second in ASC this summer, and has done historically well in the competition since first entering in 2016.
Did a meteor streak across the sky last night? [faculty featured]
WSOC-TV
Aug. 30, 2024
On Friday, Aug. 30, what is believed to be a meteor could be seen shooting across the night skies of the High Country. Several witnesses shared photos and videos of the event with WSOC-TV. Dr. Daniel Caton, a professor in App State’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, spoke with the station about the event.
At App State’s Camp Jean Rankin, youth practice speech skills in fun, interactive settings
Aug. 29, 2024
Ten adolescents and teens from across the Southeast and Midwest attended App State’s second annual Camp Jean Rankin this summer, which provides unique opportunities for youth who stutter to learn fluency and self-empowerment skills and to enjoy High Country activities.
Jewel Davis appointed chair of 2026 Caldecott Award Selection Committee
Aug. 28, 2024
Jewel Davis, an education librarian and professor in University Libraries at App State, has been appointed to serve as chair of the 2026 Randolph Caldecott Award Selection Committee. The Caldecott Medal, established in 1937 and presented annually by the American Library Association, is one of the oldest and most highly regarded awards for children's book illustration in the United States. As committee chair, Davis will lead 14 distinguished librarians from across the nation in evaluating and selecting the most outstanding picture books published in 2025.