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Appalachian receives continued support for Federal TRIO SSS program
Dec. 18, 2018
The Federal TRIO Student Support Services program at Appalachian provides comprehensive services for about 200 first-generation and/or low-income students.
Blakeley Rogers ’17 pursues sustainability in apparel design through her career at Carter’s/OshKosh B’Gosh
Dec. 17, 2018
Blakeley Rogers ’17 succeeded academically and built a strong network while at Appalachian. Now she is an assistant technical designer at Carter’s/OshKosh B’Gosh in Atlanta.
App State Rolls To New Orleans Bowl Win
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Dec. 16, 2018
The R+L New Orleans Bowl turned into a season-ending coronation for the Sun Belt champions. Malik Williams delivered two trick-play touchdowns on wide receiver passes, including one to quarterback Zac Thomas, and the defense made several important stops under tough circumstances to help App State maintain its perfect bowl record with a 45-13 victory against Middle Tennessee on Saturday night.
‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement
Dec. 15, 2018
About 1,600 students crossed the platform during Appalachian’s Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies held Saturday in Holmes Convocation Center.
Stewart Harris on free speech, hate speech and protected speech
Dec. 14, 2018
“It’s not necessary to protect popular speech. It's hateful speech, or offensive speech, or unpopular speech that requires first amendment protection...”
CCC&TI, Appalachian announce Aspire Appalachian Co-Admission Program agreement
Dec. 14, 2018
The new agreement will create a seamless pathway for students who want to start at the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and complete their degree at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian student-athlete returns to graduate after 4 years in the NFL
Dec. 14, 2018
When Demetrius McCray left Appalachian for the NFL draft in 2013, he had full intentions to return to finish his degree. After five years away, he is back and graduating this December.
Appalachian receives NRPA funding for survey on older adults’ participation in sports
Dec. 13, 2018
Using NRPA data from 1,200 adults over the age of 50, Appalachian’s Dr. Stephanie West and Jill Naar will identify how parks and recreation departments can best facilitate older adult participation in sports and physical activities.
Drinkwitz Tabbed to Lead App State Football Program
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Dec. 13, 2018
With a track record and style that are ideal fits for Appalachian State's high-scoring, championship-winning program, Eliah Drinkwitz has agreed to become the Mountaineers' next head football coach. Drinkwitz, 35, has been the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for record-setting NC State teams the past three seasons, as he joined the Wolfpack after excelling in a similar role at Group of Five conference power Boise State.
With App State Police, Madison Cook follows in family footsteps of service
Dec. 12, 2018
The junior criminal justice-international studies major is a member of the first class of Appalachian’s two-year Police Officer Development Program, which was created to equip Appalachian students with the knowledge, skills and training to become law enforcement officers.
After the storm — App State digs out
Dec. 10, 2018
A winter storm dumped 16–20 inches of snow on campus and the surrounding areas, causing meteorologists to consult the record books and students to break out their sleds and snowboards. Campus fared well and is digging out.
In bad weather, how does App State decide what to do?
Dec. 7, 2018
Class cancellations, delays, operations conditions – how does the university make these decisions and what do they mean?
Mountaineer Concessions excites fans with new, sustainable-minded menus
Dec. 7, 2018
Mountaineer Concessions serves game day traditions, trendy street foods and highlights community partnerships. Its intentionally crafted menus highlight Food Services and the Office of Sustainability’s mission toward a zero waste stadium.
Sun Belt Conference gifts $10K to Appalachian’s Reich College of Education and Watauga County Schools
Dec. 7, 2018
The gift was part of the CFP Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week initiative and funded Appalachian’s First Teach Program.
New duck house built for Appalachian’s campus flock
Dec. 5, 2018
A floating house has been installed on Appalachian’s Duck Pond to provide a cozy shelter for campus ducks.
App State Begins Search for Head Football Coach
Dec. 4, 2018
Appalachian State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Tuesday that he has commenced a national search to find the next leader of App State Football. Scott Satterfield is leaving the university to accept a head coaching opportunity at the University of Louisville.
ASC Centers credited for improved teen mental health
Watauga Democrat
Dec. 4, 2018
Kurt Michael says he got “a front-seat view of human suffering” while volunteering for a crisis line for three years as a psychology major at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
College to Career — new course at Appalachian prepares students for what’s next
Dec. 3, 2018
Students in the course will have the opportunity to improve their writing, networking, interviewing and financial literacy skills, as well as learn the importance of their social media presence.