Topic: Accolades

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Top 8 Renewable Energy Colleges You Didn’t Know About
Clean Energy Jobs List
April 22, 2019
Prestigious universities like Stanford, Duke, Boston University and MIT have renowned alternative energy programs with cutting-edge technology and globally recognized instructors. But there are lesser-known colleges, such as Appalachian State University, offering first-rate renewable energy programs and grooming young leaders to make a lasting impact.
Appalachian — a Tree Campus since 2014 — welcomes new trees to campus
April 12, 2019
Appalachian has earned the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus USA distinction for the fourth consecutive year. The university will plant 25 new trees near Walker Hall as part of its continued commitment to preserving trees.
Appalachian ties for top producer of Fulbright Scholars among master’s institutions
Feb. 15, 2019
With four Fulbright Scholars, Appalachian ties with College of Charleston for the highest number of people receiving the prestigious honor in 2018–19, among master’s institutions.
6 University Marketing Campaigns From 2018 That Inspire & Innovate
Digital Media Solutions
Feb. 11, 2019
Appalachian State University leverages their beautiful location for an effective commercial. The 15-second spot manages, in one ad, to highlight Appalachian’s beautiful location, diversity and opportunities by effectively weaving the mountain metaphor throughout, even giving the school mascot a shout out.
Appalachian, a 2019–20 Military Friendly® School, earns Gold distinction
Feb. 1, 2019
Appalachian has held the Military Friendly® School designation for nearly a decade and continues to help military-affiliated students thrive on campus and in the Boone community.
US News and World Report recognizes Appalachian for ‘Best Online Programs’
Jan. 15, 2019
Appalachian’s online bachelor’s and graduate education programs rank among the best in the nation for 2019, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Appalachian ranks No. 1 in nation for highest number of NBPTS-certified alumni
Jan. 9, 2019
Appalachian has topped the National Board for Professional Teaching Standard’s list of schools with the highest number of National Board Certified Teachers for the third consecutive year.
‘Beefriending’ pollinators
Appalachian named one of nation’s 61 Bee Campuses
Jan. 3, 2019
The Xerces Society has recognized Appalachian’s efforts to create a safe campus with sustainable habitats for pollinators by naming the university among its 61 national and eight North Carolina Bee Campuses.
Appalachian Named Among Nation’s Top Colleges and Universities by Four Recognized National Publications
High Country Press
Oct. 8, 2018
The value of an Appalachian State University education, along with Appalachian’s academics, innovation and benefits for student veterans, has consistently been recognized by such notable publications as U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review and MONEY and Forbes magazines — this year is no exception.
Appalachian named among nation’s top colleges and universities by 4 recognized national publications
Oct. 5, 2018
Appalachian was recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing schools for its academics, value, innovation and veteran services, among other aspects.
Appalachian’s Walker College of Business receives extended AACSB International accreditation
June 12, 2018
The extension of the AASCSB International accreditation covers the Walker College of Business’ undergraduate business programs, as well as its MBA, M.S. in accounting and M.S. in applied data analytics programs.
Appalachian leads with distinction toward carbon neutrality
May 4, 2018
Appalachian State University has received a Mark of Distinction from Second Nature, which recognizes the university’s goals toward achieving carbon neutrality.
US News & World Report includes Appalachian in ‘Best Graduate Schools’
March 26, 2018
U.S. News & World Report names Appalachian State University among its Best Graduate Schools for 2019, recognizing the university’s business, education, social work and public affairs master’s programs.
College Factual names Appalachian among best colleges for veterans and international students
Feb. 9, 2018
Appalachian State University recognized in College Factual’s 2018 “Best Colleges for Veterans” and “Best U.S. Colleges & Universities for Students From Outside the USA” rankings.
Appalachian student-athletes continue to excel in the classroom
Feb. 5, 2018
Mountaineer student-athletes are among the 10,740 Appalachian undergraduate students who achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA for fall 2017.
Appalachian has highest number of alumni in nation certified by NBPTS
Feb. 2, 2018
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) ranks Appalachian No. 1 in North Carolina for having the highest number of alumni who have earned the NBPTS certification.
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance includes Appalachian in 2018 ‘Best Values in Public Colleges’
Jan. 30, 2018
Appalachian State University ranks among 300 institutions named in the 2018 “Best Values in Colleges” list published within Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.
UNC unveils new logo and identity
The UNC System: Individually Remarkable, Collectively Extraordinary
Jan. 24, 2018
Today, the University of North Carolina is launching a new logo and identity for the System and two of its newest initiatives: NC Promise and UNC Lab Schools. In addition, UNC General Administration will be renamed to better recognize its role: the University of North Carolina System Office.