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Out of cold storage — App State vaccine and drug research could speed delivery, cut costs
Nov. 24, 2020
Recently published research co-authored by three members of the App State Community could yield a more cost-effective storage and delivery method for drugs and vaccines — one that eliminates the need for refrigeration. The new approach would allow life-saving medications to reach those in need sooner.
Science from the top of the world [faculty quoted]
COSMOS
Nov. 21, 2020
Research findings from National Geographic’s 2019 expedition on Mount Everest, in which App State’s Dr. Baker Perry had a leadership role, are now being published. Perry’s team installed a network of weather stations to monitor the region. Their first paper discusses the importance of precipitation to the ecosystem.
Free meals for App State faculty, students and staff in need over extended winter break
Nov. 20, 2020
A longer-than-usual winter break during the pandemic and an outpouring of support from the university and community have spurred Campus Dining to offer free, chef-inspired meals to the Appalachian Community from Dec. 11–Jan. 14, 2021.
US Embassy invests R8m in UFS mountain-to-mountain research project
The South African
Nov. 20, 2020
This news story describes App State's collaboration with University of the Free State in South Africa on a mountain-to-mountain research project.
Tips for staying physically active this winter — advice from App State’s Dr. Rebecca Battista
Nov. 20, 2020
App State’s Dr. Becki Battista offers seven tips for how to stay motivated with an exercise routine this winter. “Even 10-minute bouts sprinkled throughout the day can help,” Battista said.
15 App State, High Country police officers now certified as implicit bias trainers
Nov. 19, 2020
A bias training event hosted and sponsored by the Appalachian Police Department certified 15 App State and High Country police officers as implicit bias trainers.
An ‘Amazing Race’ for an App State Mountaineer alumnus
Nov. 19, 2020
Frank Eaves ’16 — a Walker College of Business alumnus and former App State basketball player — said he had the adventure of a lifetime competing on “The Amazing Race,” an Emmy Award-winning television reality series.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Dec. 2
Nov. 19, 2020
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.
Forget the Fancy Proposal. Let’s Just Get Married. [faculty quoted]
New York Times
Nov. 18, 2020
App State sociologist Dr. Ellen Lamont, authored of the book “The Mating Game: How Gender Still Shapes How We Date,” is quoted in this news story on the trends of marriage proposals.
The sky is the limit for this high-achieving Mountaineer
Nov. 17, 2020
Graduating senior Wendell Addy has achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA as a computer information systems major, and after completing three virtual internships this summer, he had a choice of job offers in the technology field.
App State opens first phase of Kidd Brewer Stadium north end zone facility
Nov. 16, 2020
Appalachian State University stakeholders gathered for the north end zone facility ribbon-cutting at Kidd Brewer Stadium Nov. 13. The facility will provide space for athletic, academic and community uses.
“Boone Before Boone”: New book sheds light on the 14,000 years of High Country history [faculty featured]
Watauga Democrat
Nov. 13, 2020
App State’s Dr. Tom Whyte discusses his recently released book “Boone Before Boone: The Archaeological Record of Northwestern North Carolina Through 1769,” published by McFarland. The work offers a glimpse into the area’s ancient history, beginning in the Paleoindian period during the Ice age, and ending in 1769 with the arrival of Daniel Boone. Whyte teaches in the Department of Anthropology.
5 tips from App State’s Dr. Alex F. Howard on how to form a pandemic pod
Nov. 13, 2020
App State’s Dr. Alex F. Howard offers tips on how to select a small group of people to allow for social connectedness while reducing risk of exposure to COVID-19.
178 Spooky Duke racers help App State raise more than $13,000 for special-needs children
Nov. 13, 2020
More than 175 racers from across the nation participated in App State’s virtual 2020 Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest. Proceeds from the annual event benefit App State’s Parent to Parent Family Support Network-High Country (FSN-HC), which supports High Country children with special needs and their families.
Many nursing homes still face long turnaround times for COVID-19 tests [faculty quoted]
CBS17
Nov. 12, 2020
Dr. Sandi Lane discusses the various types of COVID tests used in nursing homes and how to limit spread of the coronavirus in these facilities. Lane teaches in the Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management.
Rising above adversity: A Mountaineer’s road to success
Nov. 11, 2020
Mentors have helped App State student Zoe Huffines overcome personal challenges and tragedy to succeed as a Mountaineer.
App State’s Dr. Rebecca Payne Jordan among 8 appointed UNC System Literacy Fellows
Nov. 11, 2020
App State’s Dr. Rebecca Payne Jordan is one of eight Literacy Fellows appointed by the University of North Carolina System. The fellows are charged with developing a detailed framework for literacy instruction in teacher preparation, to be adopted by all educator preparation programs in the System.
App State observes Veterans Day virtually, recognizes campus heroes
Nov. 11, 2020
App State is observing Veterans Day virtually this year with welcome remarks from App State Chancellor Sheri Everts, along with a series of insights from staff veterans in App State’s Facilities Operations and Nick Katers, the university’s associate vice chancellor for facilities management.