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10 first-year students receive Chancellor’s Scholarship at App State
July 24, 2019
The Chancellor’s Scholarship is a four-year program of rigorous study that covers full institutional costs.
From the Soil to the Glass
UNC System gives NC wine industry its legs
The University of North Carolina System
July 24, 2019
North Carolina wine has certainly matured, and it is helping to revitalize rural economies once dominated by tobacco. With nearly 200 licensed wineries and 2,300 grape-bearing acres, the state now ranks seventh in the United States in terms of wine and grape production. In various ways, UNC System institutions have helped to grow this increasingly important segment of the state’s economy.
App State students ace final exam trailblazing Buckeye Knob
July 22, 2019
Building a new trail at Buckeye Knob serves as a final exam for students studying recreation management at Appalachian State University.
Health care administrator strives to make patients feel at home
The Dispatch
July 22, 2019
As you approach the entrance of Lexington Health Care Center on Cornelia Street, you will be greeted with the sight of bright flowers and comfortable benches that would make you want to sit down and chat for a while with residents of the nursing home. This welcoming environment is thanks to the center’s administrator, Appalachian State University alumna Heather McGroarty ‘18.
App State appoints Dr. Vachel Miller as new director of doctoral program in educational leadership
July 18, 2019
Miller, a professor in the Reich College of Education’s Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, began his new role in July. He served as interim director of the program from 2013–15.
App State opens new Lactation Lounge in Plemmons Student Union
July 18, 2019
Appalachian recently opened its new Lactation Lounge in the Plemmons Student Union. The space is available to faculty, staff, students and campus visitors who are breastfeeding and/or expressing milk.
Dr. Terry McClannon named associate dean for student affairs and program services in Reich College of Education
July 18, 2019
In his new role, McClannon, a professor in the Reich College of Education’s Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the college’s undergraduate and graduate student affairs.
Dr. Amy Milsom named chair of App State’s Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling
July 17, 2019
Milsom comes to Appalachian from Clemson University, where she served as professor and program coordinator of counselor education.
Dr. Theresa Redmond wins 2019 Outstanding Volunteer Award from National Association for Media Literacy Education
July 17, 2019
Redmond, associate professor of media studies in Appalachian’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, was recognized for volunteering a substantial amount of time in service of a specific NAMLE project.
App State’s Kara Snow excels in internship at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
July 16, 2019
Applied physics major Kara Snow excels in North Carolina Space Grant internship at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and intends to dedicate her life to astrophysics research.
App State’s Dr. Tom Kane recognized with 2019 Parthenon Award
July 15, 2019
Kane, who has served as director of university housing at Appalachian since 2008, is one of five recipients of the ACUHO-I Foundation’s 2019 Parthenon Awards, which recognize supreme achievement in the profession, outstanding service, leadership and contributions to the field of campus housing.
Business students at App State step in and stock up for the High Country’s hungry
July 15, 2019
Enactus student club members and business school graduate students at Appalachian join efforts to eradicate hunger in the High Country.
App State implements new UNC System AP credit policy
July 12, 2019
The new AP Credit Acceptance policy standardizes the awarding of credits and encourages timely degree completion.
Reich College of Education names 2018–19 Student Teacher of the Year and finalists
July 12, 2019
Appalachian alumna Kenley Little ’18 has been recognized as the university’s 2018–19 Student Teacher of the Year. Seven additional alumnae were named as award finalists.
APDP cadet Bayley Plummer gives her all in the classroom, on the court and in the community
July 11, 2019
Plummer, who works as a part-time APDP cadet on campus, balances her academic and athletic career as a graduate student in Appalachian’s MPA program.
Alumni survey highlights the value of a UNC System education
July 11, 2019
A recently published Alumni Outcomes Survey offers insights into how — and how well — the UNC System of 16 universities fulfills its mission to prepare students for life after college.
Appalachian State hosts Energy Summit; focus is sustainability & efficiency
WRAL TechWire
July 10, 2019
The annual Appalachian Energy Summit brings together the region’s energy, sustainability and academic communities for plenary sessions, working groups, a Student Summit, meetings and tours of App State’s energy initiatives. Here’s a preview.
Dr. Pennie Bagley named chair of Walker College of Business’ Department of Accounting
July 9, 2019
Bagley joined the WCOB faculty in 2010 and has recently served as the college’s experiential learning faculty fellow, providing resources and helping her colleagues develop experiential learning components in the curriculum.