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For Memorial Day: Poet Joseph Bathanti’s ‘Saint Francis’s Satyr Butterfly’
May 24, 2019
For Memorial Day, Appalachian professor Joseph Bathanti — former poet laureate of North Carolina — shares his “Saint Francis’s Satyr Butterfly.”
Chia Seeds For Weight Loss: Myth Or Fact?
Medical Daily
May 23, 2019
The Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science at Appalachian State University studied the effectiveness of chia seeds on weight loss in obese adults aged between 20 and 70 years. At first, 90 people participated in the diet, however, only 76 men and women completed all the phases of the study.
Couple, 72 and 77, known for their philanthropy work in NC, die in house fire
The News & Observer
May 22, 2019
Hughlene and William Frank were killed in a house fire in Greensboro on Sunday. The couple was known for their philanthropy work at Appalachian State University. She was an alumna and former trustee.
Laura England recognized with 2019 NACADA Outstanding Advising Award
May 21, 2019
Laura England, senior lecturer in Appalachian’s Department of Sustainable Development, receives global recognition for excellence as a faculty adviser.
App State alumnus works for Tesla at the ‘forefront of the renewable industry’
May 20, 2019
Alumnus James Holton ’15, a licensed electrician and senior crew leader for sustainable energy and automotive company Tesla, earned four promotions in his first two years in the fast-paced renewable industry.
Reich College of Education recognizes outstanding teaching, mentorship and more with its 2019 awards
May 20, 2019
Eight faculty and staff members of Appalachian’s Reich College of Education, along with the leadership team at the Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork, were honored with 2019 RCOE awards.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted June 5
May 17, 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.
Double major, double awards — Appalachian student earns honors in math and physics
May 17, 2019
Appalachian’s Aeron McConnell, of Asheville, earned the Walter C. Connolly Endowed Award for Physics and the George Dewey Bingham D.D.S. Endowed Award for Math at the end of his first year at Appalachian.
Sustainable sipping — plastic straw usage down by over 400K straws in Appalachian Community
May 17, 2019
Eco-conscious students, faculty and staff have helped reduce the use of plastic straws on Appalachian’s campus through the Straws by Request initiative. Additionally, 134,400 compostable straws were used from August 2018 to March.
Dr. Martha McCaughey wins 2019 Durham Award for her advocacy of first-year students
May 17, 2019
McCaughey, director of First Year Seminar in Appalachian’s University College and professor in the university’s Department of Sociology, was recognized for her contributions to improve the experience of Appalachian’s first-year students.
App Student-Athletes Shatter Community Service Hours Record
May 16, 2019
Appalachian State student-athletes pride themselves in giving back to the community of Boone since they are endlessly devoted to the success of the university and its athletic programs. This past year (May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019), the Mountaineers completed more than 10,474 hours of community service – the most community service hours ever recorded by App State Athletics.
Appalachian State University - Spring Commencement 2019
May 15, 2019
Witness some of the sights and sounds of Appalachian State University's 2019 Spring Commencement ceremonies that took place May 10 and 11 on Appalachian's campus.
Tree watch — Appalachian keeps an old oak alive and well
May 15, 2019
A centuries-old tree on Appalachian’s campus will flourish well into the future thanks to the preservation efforts of university arborist Chris Erickson and his Physical Plant team during and after campus construction.
Announcing the 2019-20 Undergrad and Graduate Researchers
North Carolina Space Grant
May 14, 2019
NC Space Grant is pleased to announce the award recipients of the 2019-20 Undergraduate Research Scholarships and Graduate Research Fellowships. Appalachian State University undergraduates Jordan Greene and Nathaniel Scott are among the award recipients.
Appalachian celebrates its Class of 2019 — nearly 4,000 students — at Spring 2019 Commencement
May 14, 2019
Appalachian conferred degrees to nearly 4,000 graduates in the Class of 2019 during its Spring 2019 Commencement ceremonies, held Friday and Saturday on the university’s campus.
Driving toward the future — alumnus aligns his Tesla career with a passion to preserve the environment
May 14, 2019
Appalachian alumnus Joey Appelmann ’14 has his eye on the Earth’s future in his career as an installation supervisor for Tesla.
Dr. Nicole Sonbert to direct Appalachian’s Community Music School
May 14, 2019
Dr. James Douthit, dean of Appalachians’ Hayes School of Music, said Sobert’s “passion for arts engagement and her work in both academic and community programs make her a dynamic hire.”
College of Arts and Sciences announces new interim chairs for fall 2019
May 10, 2019
Dr. Martial K. Frindéthié and Dr. Thomas B. Ellis will begin interim chair positions in their respective departments in Appalachian’s College of Arts and Sciences beginning July 1.