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What You Need to Know about Fall Foliage This Year
Prepare for a better leaf-peeping season than in 2018
Garden & Gun
Sep. 18, 2019
Leaf lovers, rejoice: Fall will be colorful. This year, the South is on track to have a much more vibrant display of colors, says Howard S. Neufeld, professor of biology at Appalachian State University.
Our Favorite Fall Mountain Views
Our State
Sep. 17, 2019
Before you head out leaf-peeping this fall, know what colors to expect at 22 of our favorite mountain spots in Western North Carolina. Among the experts that contributed to this guide is Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, a professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Biology.
10 Little Things Connected Couples Do
It's the smallest things that make the biggest difference.
Women’s Health
Sep. 16, 2019
You agreed to stick it out through sickness and health and for richer or poorer, but marital vows don't address the other big things that can untie your knot. In one Appalachian State University study, for example, experts asked 52 couples to reminisce about fun times they had experienced both alone and together; those who liked to recall shared laughs were most satisfied with their relationships.
App State group researches alternative energy uses for local farmers
Watauga Democrat
Sep. 13, 2019
During the past five to six years, faculty and students at Appalachian State University have researched and developed different technologies to help local farmers extend their crop’s growing season. The research project — named Nexus — is located at the Watauga County Landfill and is used as a biomass and renewable energy testing location.
App State names 20 inaugural Beaver Scholars committed to improving regional health care
Sep. 12, 2019
The Beaver Scholars program, established by Don Beaver ’62 ’64 and his wife, Vickie Beaver, supports North Carolina students who demonstrate a strong commitment to improving health care in Appalachia.
Appalachian Welcomes More Than 19,200 Students; Sees Record Number of Underrepresented Students
High Country Press
Sep. 11, 2019
In August, Appalachian State University welcomed 19,280 students — the largest and most diverse class in university history. Preliminary numbers from the fall 2019 census data and the Office of Admissions as of Sept. 5 also show a continuing trend of strong retention rates for the fall 2019 semester.
ASU celebrates Founders Day to honor legacies of those who paved the way
Watauga Democrat
Sep. 11, 2019
Appalachian State University’s second annual Founders Day was celebrated on Sept. 5 with the dedication of the Lillie Shull Dougherty statue, the ringing of the Founder’s Bell and a panel discussion featuring a former chancellor and former interim chancellor of Appalachian State University.
App State’s Academy at Middle Fork reports significant progress
Sep. 10, 2019
App State announces new test scores for the Academy at Middle Fork that show significant progress over the past year.
Appalachian welcomes more than 19,200 students, sees record number of underrepresented students
Sep. 10, 2019
App State releases preliminary fall 2019 data showing high retention rates and a record number of underrepresented students.
As College Costs Rise, Students Struggle to Eat Healthy
expatalachians
Sep. 10, 2019
It’s that time of the year again: Students flocking back to school. For many students in college, it’s the time of the year when getting enough nutritious food to eat is a struggle. On average, Appalachian State University serves 10 students every day at the sustainability office food pantry.
High water, higher expectations — a STEM learning experience for all ages at App State
Sep. 10, 2019
Top-notch N.C. high schoolers take to the river for research, instructed by Appalachian State University faculty, staff and students. It’s a learning experience for all.
App State celebrates its second annual Founders Day
Sep. 9, 2019
Relive Appalachian State University’s 2019 Founders Day through this collection of photos by university photographers Marie Freeman and Chase Reynolds.
App State Celebrates Founders Day and 120 Years of Education Leadership
High Country Press
Sep. 9, 2019
The campus and local community celebrated Appalachian State University’s 120-year legacy of educational leadership with the second annual Founders Day celebration Sept. 5. The day included dedication of the Lillie Shull Dougherty statue, the ringing of the Founders Bell, a panel discussion with past leaders, and research by faculty, staff and students.
App State celebrates Founders Day and 120 years of education leadership
Sep. 5, 2019
This year marked the second annual Founders Day celebration. It included dedication of Lillie Shull Dougherty’s statue, ringing of the Founders Bell and more.
Founders Bell Pavilion harkens to days of old — a behind-the-scenes look
Sep. 4, 2019
The reproduction of Watauga Academy’s roofline houses a historic bell and is among the latest additions to Founders Plaza.
HBCU Partners With a State University to Educate Future Teachers About Social Justice
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Aug. 30, 2019
The department of education at Winston-Salem State University has partnered with the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, to help future teachers develop social justice dispositions while exploring school and community diversity.
Fall color experts: WNC's fall foliage season expected to be vibrant this year [faculty quote]
Asheville Citizen-Times
Aug. 30, 2019
This could be the year when the Western North Carolina mountains get their “traditional” fabulous fall foliage, according to local leaf color prognosticators. Dr. Howard Neufeld, professor of plant eco-physiology at Appalachian State University said many people rate a “good” fall season based on the vibrancy of the reds – the black gums, red oaks, sourwoods, red maples.
Schedule set for Appalachian’s annual Health, Wellness and Safety Week
Aug. 29, 2019
Appalachian’s annual Health, Wellness and Safety Week provides new and returning students information about on- and off-campus support services and resources for health and safety efforts.