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An act of App State kindness: University Post Office staff assemble bike for first-year student
Aug. 26, 2020
University Post Office staff members Tim Norris, Matt Story and Daniel Greer went above and beyond during Appalachian’s move-in week, when they assembled a bicycle for first-year student Madeline Ryan.
Former App State Dean of University Libraries Dane Ward leaves legacy of ALS advocacy
Aug. 25, 2020
ALS advocate Dr. Dane M. Ward, former dean of university libraries at Appalachian, served as an ALS Research Ambassador and authored editorials about ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in higher education publications. He passed away from the disease July 5.
A celebration of life commemorates App State’s Dane Ward — respected former dean of university libraries
Aug. 25, 2020
A virtual celebration of life was held for Dr. Dane Michael Ward Saturday, July 18. The former dean of university libraries at Appalachian passed away July 5 due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Appalachian to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Sept. 2
Aug. 24, 2020
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.
‘Poetry that slams the page’ — App State names 2020–21 winner, runner-up of Truman Capote Literary Trust Scholarship competition
Aug. 21, 2020
Appalachian English majors Jay Phillips and Victoria Goff have been named winner and runner-up, respectively, of the university’s Truman Capote Literary Trust Scholarship for Creative Writing in poetry for 2020–21. As the winner, Phillips was awarded a $3,649 scholarship.
How one rural district boosted its FAFSA completion rate to one of the highest in the state
EdNC
Aug. 20, 2020
According to methodology used by Appalachian State’s GEAR UP, Yancey County School district’s FAFSA completion rate increased by 16 percentage points from 2019 to 2020.
It’s Boone, it’s beautiful — get outside and get going
Aug. 20, 2020
Exercise? During a pandemic? Appalachian faculty experts and University Recreation staff say yes. In this article, they share how Appalachian Community members can explore the High Country’s many outdoor recreation options to stay healthy and active during COVID-19.
Appalachian welcomes more than 3,900 Mountaineers to campus
Aug. 19, 2020
App State welcomed more than 3,900 first-year and transfer students to campus during move-in week Aug. 10–13. Many safety precautions were in place, including face coverings and scheduled move-in times.
2 App State graduate students among 41 selectees for national counseling fellowship
Aug. 19, 2020
Jessie Butler and Fiona Abrams — both graduate students in Appalachian’s clinical mental health counseling program — are among 41 master’s-level students chosen nationally for the 2020–21 NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors. Each will receive $15,000 in funding, along with educational support.
At the Trailhead: App State’s first-year students participate in reimagined orientation and leadership development program
Aug. 18, 2020
First-year App State students started their journeys as Mountaineers through the Trailhead Experience orientation and leadership development program. More than 2,400 students worked with upper-level student leaders to create connections, build community and navigate the many changes to university life necessitated by COVID-19.
Food trucks, Grubhub and more — App State’s Campus Dining adjusts for COVID-19
Aug. 14, 2020
This fall, as Appalachian manages safety issues around COVID-19, Campus Dining operations will be different.
Seeds of change: App State cultivates a lush lawn on Sanford Mall
Aug. 14, 2020
App State’s Landscape Services renovated the turf on Sanford Mall to better withstand heavy foot traffic and recreational use by the Appalachian Community.
Health and safety at forefront for fall semester at App State
Aug. 13, 2020
What will it be like at Appalachian State University this fall? This is the question on the minds of Mountaineers everywhere, with the fall 2020 semester set to start Aug. 17. Read on for a look at the changes that have taken place on campus.
Calling Mountaineers near and far: App State checks in with thousands of students
Aug. 13, 2020
Nearly 16,000 incoming and current students received an unexpected, personal phone call this summer from Appalachian State University as part of the university’s Mountaineer Connect campaign. Staff offered support and helped connect students with resources as needed.
App State to launch American Sign Language minor in fall 2020, expand course offerings
Aug. 13, 2020
This fall, Appalachian is launching a new minor in American Sign Language (ASL) and expanding its existing offerings of ASL courses.
App State Mountaineers take on Charlotte 49ers in bookend matchups set for 2020, 2030
Aug. 12, 2020
App State Athletics and Charlotte 49ers Athletics announced Aug. 12 they have agreed to add two more games to their upcoming series, with the first matchup scheduled for Sept. 12 at Appalachian’s Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone. Charlotte will host the second game in 2030 — date to be announced.
Top Army writing award fulfills App State student’s 2nd grade prophecy
Aug. 11, 2020
Appalachian senior and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mary Junell has been named the 2019 Paul D. Savanuck Writer of the Year — a top communications honor awarded by the Army. She is set to graduate from Appalachian with a degree in communication, advertising in 2021.
Students return to Appalachian State campus during Pandemic
WCYB
Aug. 10, 2020
Tri-Cities’ WCYB covers fall 2020 move-in at Appalachian State University and the university’s safety measures in place related to COVID-19.