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The Dawn of the Forests Brought Waves of Death to the Oceans [faculty quoted]
Inside Science
April 1, 2021
App State geochemist Dr. Sarah Carmichael gives historical context of the Devonian extinction and the processes that took place in the ocean and land surfaces 376 million to 360 million years ago. She teaches in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences.
Lynn Patterson’s door at App State’s Belk Library is open
April 1, 2021
Lynn Patterson ’89, university program specialist in App State's Belk Library and Information Commons, considers her relationships with students as an important part of her job. The alumna has mentored many students over her 30-year employment at the university.
Newly renovated Sanford Hall is ready to welcome App State students
March 30, 2021
The doors are open at App State’s newly renovated Sanford Hall — where almost every undergraduate Mountaineer takes at least one class during their college career. Classes in Sanford Hall will resume this fall upon completion of the final phase of the project.
App State earns 2nd consecutive Top 10 Military Friendly School designation
March 30, 2021
App State has earned the No. 6 spot among large public schools receiving the Top 10 Military Friendly® Schools honor for 2021–22. This designation, awarded by VIQTORY, recognizes U.S. higher education institutions for their support of and resources for student veterans and active-duty military members. App State has been named among the nation’s Military Friendly Schools for more than a decade.
App Builds a Home is raising funds and building walls
March 29, 2021
With the foundation and fundraising nearly complete for App State’s second App Builds a Home (ABAH) project, a “Walls-Up Build Week” event is scheduled on the App State campus in April to construct walls for a home built in partnership with Watauga County Habitat for Humanity.
Appalachian Police Department’s new diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer promotes positive interactions
March 29, 2021
As a child, Cashae Cook ’14 said she was always glad to see police officers arrive at her house — because it meant she and her siblings would be safe. Now, as Appalachian Police Department’s new diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer, Cook wants to make sure the Mountaineer community also experiences positive interactions with police officers.
For ‘the gram’: App State’s Dr. Lubna Nafees studies social media influencers
March 29, 2021
Dr. Lubna Nafees, assistant professor in App State’s Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, studies how social media influencers shape the attitudes, perceptions and buying habits of consumers.
App State Fulbrighter Dr. Suzanna Bräuer explores microbes’ impact on climate change
March 26, 2021
App State’s Dr. Suzanna Bräuer, professor of biology, has been awarded a 2020–21 Fulbright to research how methane-producing microorganisms known as archaea impact global climate change. Her Fulbright assignment takes her to Finland, where she is also teaching graduate courses at the University of Eastern Finland.
App State Fulbright awardee Dr. Eric Karchmer researches adapting traditional Chinese medicine to treat emerging illnesses
March 26, 2021
App State’s Dr. Eric Karchmer — a 2020–21 Fulbright awardee — has embarked on a Fulbright expedition to Taiwan, where, for the next 10 months, he will research how Taiwanese families are using traditional Chinese healing practices to manage the health of their children. He is joined by his wife, App State’s Dr. Dana Powell, and their children.
App State Police develops new unit to specialize in diversity, inclusion and community engagement
March 25, 2021
The Appalachian Police Department has developed the Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement Unit to help build meaningful relationships and trust between APD officers and campus and community members from underrepresented groups. Read on to learn more about the unit and Cashae Cook ’14, who was appointed diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer in January.
App State installs campfire location so students can socialize in outdoor spaces
March 25, 2021
The addition of a campfire and propane fire tables at App State is intended to address students’ feelings of isolation often associated with colder months, especially during the continuing pandemic.
App State to hold in-person graduation
WSOC-TV
March 24, 2021
The Charlotte television station reports App State plans to hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May, a decision that will affect nearly 3,500 students and their families.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 7
March 23, 2021
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
App State to host in-person graduation ceremonies over five days in May
Watauga Democrat
March 19, 2021
With North Carolina experiencing decreased COVID-19 trends, App State plans in-person graduation ceremonies in the Holmes Convocation Center May 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12. Each ceremony will last 60-90 minutes and Chancellor Sheri Everts will confer degrees upon graduates.
680 Mountaineers and local community members receive COVID vaccine at App State’s 1st vaccine clinic
March 18, 2021
Appalachian State University hosted its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic March 11–12, with 680 doses of the vaccine administered to eligible staff, faculty, students and community members.
Appalachian State Head Coach Dustin Kerns Featured in Interview on the Jim Rome Show [staff featured]
High Country Press
March 17, 2021
Prior to App State’s appearance in the 2021 NCAA playoffs, men’s basketball head coach Dustin Kerns was a guest on the Jim Rome Show on CBS Sports to talk about building a winning program.
Batter up — Boone Bigfoots to play on App State’s Beaver Field
March 11, 2021
Nonprofit Boone Bigfoots has partnered with App State Athletics to bring summer baseball to the High Country — and provide support for athletic scholarships. A member of the Textile League, the team will play its home games on Beaver Field at App State’s Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium.
App State champions transfer student success
March 8, 2021
Looking to transfer to App State? You’re in good company, and you’ll find support to help you succeed. One in four students at App State is a transfer student, whether they come from a community college, a four-year institution, the military or years spent in the workforce.