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  • Appalachian in the community
    Appalachian in the community

    Solar barn installed at Horse Helpers of the High Country with energy grant from App State

    May 28, 2019

    The solar barn project at Horse Helpers of the High Country, which was partially funded by a 2018–19 Energy Efficient Grant through Appalachian and the Community Together (ACT), helps power the farm’s barn and fencing.

  • Couple, 72 and 77, known for their philanthropy work in NC, die in house fire
    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.

  • App State alumnus works for Tesla at the ‘forefront of the renewable industry’
    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.

  • Appalachian State University - Spring Commencement 2019
    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.

  • Appalachian celebrates its Class of 2019 — nearly 4,000 students — at Spring 2019 Commencement
    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
    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.

  • Mitchell Wright ‘98 named WCS Teacher of the Year
    Mitchell Wright ‘98 named WCS Teacher of the Year
    Watauga Democrat
    May 10, 2019

    Valle Crucis teacher Mitchell Wright was named Watauga County Schools district-wide Teacher of the Year. Wright teaches seventh and eighth grade students at Valle Crucis. He earned a bachelor’s degree in teaching from Appalachian State University as well as a master’s degree in middle school education with concentrations in language arts and social studies, according to Valle Crucis School.

  • Appalachian sets new record with 4 Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists
    Appalachian sets new record with 4 Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists
    April 30, 2019

    Appalachian alumni Megan Holt-Smith ’15 ’16, John Kennedy ’16 and Emma Labovitz ’18, along with senior psychology major Caroline Webb, will use their Fulbright awards to study, conduct research and teach abroad during the 2019–20 academic year.

  • Dana Paran winning hearts at Asia CrossFit Championship for overcoming serious setback
    Dana Paran winning hearts at Asia CrossFit Championship for overcoming serious setback
    South China Morning Post
    April 28, 2019

    Paran, who is currently a coach at Cobra Command (she has her L1 certificate), a CrossFit box in Basehor, Kansas, said her original sport was basketball as she pursued a D1 scholarship at Appalachian State University. After burning out, she resorted to bodybuilding until she discovered CrossFit in December of 2015. Paran said initially she wasn’t sold on the sport.

  • Finding the passion in ‘Burn This’ on Broadway
    Finding the passion in ‘Burn This’ on Broadway
    Hollywood SOAPBOX
    April 28, 2019

    Furr remembers reading “Burn This,” a 1980s play, when he was a student at Appalachian State University in the early 1990s. It’s a monologue-rich show, and back when he was a student Furr was in search of a piece for an audition.

  • Aspiring Eagle Scout enhances Academy at Middle Fork grounds
    Aspiring Eagle Scout enhances Academy at Middle Fork grounds
    April 26, 2019

    Appalachian’s Academy at Middle Fork received an outdoor learning space and campus beautification as part of a youth’s path to achieving his Eagle Scout rank.

  • Appalachian alumna uses earth-friendly designs for Dr. Scholl’s shoes
    Appalachian alumna uses earth-friendly designs for Dr. Scholl’s shoes
    April 26, 2019

    Andee Burton ’12 uses hands-on experience for inspiration in developing earth-friendly shoes.

  • Blowing Rock hires Shane Fox as new town manager
    Blowing Rock hires Shane Fox as new town manager
    Watauga Democrat
    April 25, 2019

    A native of Granite Falls, Fox graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in accounting, according to the April 24 statement from Blowing Rock.

  • Young excellence
    Young excellence

    Boone Chamber of Commerce presents third annual 4 Under 40 awards

    Watauga Democrat
    April 11, 2019

    Four emerging leaders and a trusted advocate for young professionals were honored during the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 awards luncheon on Wednesday, April 10, at Harvest House of Boone.

  • 2018 graduate finds her career path with help from Brantley Risk and Insurance Center
    2018 graduate finds her career path with help from Brantley Risk and Insurance Center
    April 3, 2019

    Now a risk analyst, Shelby Weatherman ’18 said she gained professional development, off-campus experiential learning and faculty/staff encouragement through the center.

  • Appalachian alumnus relies on effective communication to manage front desk operations
    Appalachian alumnus relies on effective communication to manage front desk operations
    April 1, 2019

    Alumnus Chris Mahan ’17, who holds a BSBA in management from Appalachian, is front and center at The Inn on Biltmore Estate.

  • Got talent? This Appalachian alumnus may have a job for you at The Biltmore Co.
    Got talent? This Appalachian alumnus may have a job for you at The Biltmore Co.
    April 1, 2019

    Alumnus Chip Bryan ’07, talent acquisition and recruitment supervisor for The Biltmore Co., hires help for America’s largest home — the Biltmore Estate.

  • Surrounded by inspiration, Appalachian alumnus keeps applications running at IBM
    Surrounded by inspiration, Appalachian alumnus keeps applications running at IBM
    March 29, 2019

    The experience alumnus Chris Waldon ’16 ’18 had in Appalachian’s Honors College and as a Chancellor’s Scholar inspired his path to a career with IBM.

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