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Following My Grandmother's Footsteps to Loretta Lynn's Ranch [faculty featured]
Southern Living
June 25, 2020
Caleb Johnson, a visiting assistant professor of creative writing in the Department of English, has published this first-person account of retracing his grandmother’s route to her favorite place on earth — a year after her death in the car she left to him.
“Show Your Love” campaign launch
Mountain Times
June 25, 2020
AppHealthCare has partnered with Appalachian State University and other local entities to increase awareness of actions people can take to impact how COVID-19 affects our local community.
Despite green pledges, Amazon’s carbon footprint grew 15% [faculty quoted]
FOX40
June 23, 2020
Dr. Gregg Marland, a professor at the Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics at Appalachian State University, is quoted in this Associated Press news story on Amazon's 15% increase in its carbon footprint despite launching initiatives to reduce its harm on the environment.
Physical activity, weight management bolster immune defense against respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, App State professor reports
June 23, 2020
In a forthcoming review paper, Appalachian’s Dr. David Nieman, professor of biology and director of Appalachian’s Human Performance Laboratory at the North Carolina Research Campus, examines in depth how regular, moderate-intensity physical activity reduces morbidity and mortality from respiratory illness.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 1
June 19, 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.
App State appoints chair of Department of Leadership and Educational Studies
June 18, 2020
Dr. Shawn Ricks will begin her appointment as chair of Appalachian’s Department of Leadership and Educational Studies in July. She comes to Appalachian from Salem College in Winston-Salem, where she served as assistant vice president of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Political Science alum fundraises for DC research institution
June 16, 2020
Tommy Wrenn ’14 has worked as a development professional in Washington, D.C., fundraising for organizations connected to the environment and addressing climate change — an issue he describes as a “personal passion.”
Is It Safe to Run in Groups Again? [faculty quoted]
Runner’s World
June 16, 2020
Dr. David Nieman, director of Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Laboratory, is among experts quoted on the safety of running in groups during COVID-19, as of mid-June.
Jane Barghothi named vice chancellor for university advancement at App State
June 15, 2020
Jane McIntyre Barghothi ’96 has been named Appalachian State University’s vice chancellor for university advancement. Barghothi has served as senior associate vice chancellor for university development since July 2019.
App State alumnus shapes public policy
June 15, 2020
Nathan Smith ’09 tackles some of the most pressing political and societal challenges facing the country today, advocating for LGBTQ equality and voting access as a senior associate at Civitas Public Affairs Group in Washington, D.C.
7 Reasons Walking Is the Best Exercise [faculty quoted]
Menz Mag
June 15, 2020
Dr. David Nieman, director of Appalachian State University's Human Performance Lab, is quoted on the benefits of walking regularly to boost one's immunity in this article on how to stay healthy when workout facilities may be closed.
A Renewed Passion for Teaching in the Pandemic [faculty op-ed]
NCTE blog
June 13, 2020
In this opinion piece, Dr. Jason D. DeHart writes hisappreciation for teachers and their extra effort during the pandemic, through online teaching and sustained community. DeHart is an assistant professor in the Department of Reading Education and Special Education at Appalachian State University.
Life in the fast lane for App State student
June 12, 2020
Angela Gantkowski is a marketing major with a concentration in digital marketing ¬— and a driver in the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA). She was the runner-up in the PDRA World Finals during her first season in 2018 and was recently featured in the magazine Drag Illustrated.
Exercise can boost your immune system — here’s how much you need, according to research [faculty quoted]
Runners World
June 12, 2020
Dr. David Nieman, director of Appalachian State University's Human Performance Lab, says 30 to 60 minutes of near daily brisk walking (at least 3.5 miles per hour, or a 17-minute mile) can improve your body’s defense against germs.
Climate change initiatives could be another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic [faculty quoted]
Marketplace
June 11, 2020
Dr. Rajat Panwar of the Walker College of Business shares his research findings on corporate sustainability spending during times of financial crisis — including the 2008 recession and COVID-19. He said some companies cut back on their green spending during difficult times, especially those that haven’t built sustainability into their core business models or corporate identities.
App State alumna makes the best of disasters and emergencies
June 10, 2020
Lynn Fisher ’97 applies skills learned in outdoor experiential education at Appalachian and Broadstone — the university’s outdoor education facility — to a career in emergency planning.
The wipe down on clean energy
App State partners with ASU for grant-funded study of photovoltaic soiling loss
June 8, 2020
Appalachian’s Dr. Jaewon Oh has collaborated with members of Arizona State University’s Photovoltaic Reliability Laboratory to analyze the soiling loss — or power loss due to dirt, dust and other particles — of six PV power plants across the U.S., including one in North Carolina.
App State Orientation offers a SOUL connection
June 5, 2020
Orientation is online this summer, but the “soul” of the sessions will be the same: Student Orientation Undergraduate Leaders (SOULs) provide incoming students a welcoming and informative introduction to Appalachian.