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New Night Owl bus service aids in late-night safety at Appalachian
Aug. 29, 2019
AppalCART’s new Night Owl service, which began during the first week of Appalachian’s fall 2019 semester, provides safe transportation in Boone for students on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.AppalCART’s new Night Owl service, which began during the first week of Appalachian’s fall 2019 semester, provides safe transportation in Boone for students on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Dave by the Bell: The Strangest Thing
Aug. 29, 2019
What's the strangest thing these brand-new Mountaineers brought with them for Move-in Day 2019?
App State’s NRLP awarded $1M for environmental restoration on Middle Fork New River
Aug. 29, 2019
NRLP Engineering Supervisor Matthew Makdad, recipient of the $1 million grant, said he and his project collaborators are eager to restore the Payne Branch section of the Middle Fork New River to its natural habitat.
New Leech Species Discovered in Southern Maryland
NBC4 Washington
Aug. 28, 2019
Smithsonian’s curator of parasitic worms and researchers from Canada and Mexico discovered the first new medicinal leech species in North America in decades — in southern Maryland. Research zoologist Anna Phillips first became interested in working with parasites as an undergraduate student at Appalachian State University, where she applied for a selective research internship with programs on many species.
Sigmann recognized for leadership in chemical health and safety
Watauga Democrat
Aug. 28, 2019
The American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Health and Safety has announced Appalachian State University’s Samuella B. Sigmann as the recipient of its 2019 Howard Fawcett Chemical Health and Safety Award. The award recognizes outstanding leadership and service in the field of chemical health and safety.
Hughlene Bostian Frank touched students’ lives through Appalachian’s Visiting Writers Series
Aug. 27, 2019
Through Appalachian’s Visiting Writers Series, Hughlene Bostian Frank hoped to broaden students’ lives and open opportunities.
Appalachian literature is highlight of App State’s fall 2019 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Aug. 27, 2019
The lineup for the fall series includes notable Appalachian authors Ron Rash, Silas House, Kayla Rae Whitaker and Jacinda Townsend, who will read from and discuss their work, as well as give talks on the craft of writing.
When the hammer hits the nail: App Builds a Home construction to begin in September
Aug. 26, 2019
A “crazy” weekend of building is ahead for App Builds a Home volunteers and the Watauga County Habitat for Humanity.
The toxic waste threat that climate change is making worse
Politico
Aug. 26, 2019
More than 100 ponds and landfills containing coal ash lie in areas FEMA has designated as high-risk flood zones, according to a POLITICO analysis. Adding climate change to the mix presents “a major issue,” said Ellen Cowan, a scientist at Appalachian State University who has studied coal ash spills across the country.
A clear path for student success
Aug. 23, 2019
Appalachian State University provides the resources and support students need to stay focused and on track — academically, financially and personally.
Appalachian to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Sept. 4
Aug. 23, 2019
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.
And . . . action! Video director gained professional work experience as a student at Appalachian
Aug. 22, 2019
Maleek Loyd ’18 began his professional career while still a student at Appalachian, directing and editing productions for real-world projects.
Appalachian partners with Winston-Salem State to provide social justice program for future teachers
Aug. 20, 2019
A new program is helping future educators at two North Carolina universities look at classrooms in a different way — with the goal of creating an environment in which all students thrive.
App State’s College of Fine and Applied Arts appoints Dr. Janice Pope as interim dean
Aug. 20, 2019
Dr. Janice Pope, who is beginning her 25th year of service to Appalachian, is a professor of public relations in the university's Department of Communication.
Students rate male instructors more highly than female instructors. We tried to counter that hidden bias.
The Washington Post
Aug. 20, 2019
A substantial body of research shows that students systematically give lower teaching evaluations to women and people of color than to white men, even when there are no differences in the teaching’s quality and effectiveness. Nevertheless, most universities and colleges continue to use student evaluations to inform decisions about who gets promoted.
20 Colleges With Great Inclusion Programs for Students With Disabilities
The Mighty
Aug. 19, 2019
Appalachian State University made this list of university disability programs that The Mighty’s community recommends for students choosing their college experience.
National research study demonstrates Girls on the Run transforms young girls’ lives
Aug. 19, 2019
Looking for after-school activities for your tween? Girls on the Run of the High Country is a transformative experience, a study shows. Sign up now.
More than 800 volunteers assist with move-in at App State
Aug. 16, 2019
First-year students were given a warm welcome to Appalachian’s campus during move-in on Friday.