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  • Chemistry alum’s research indicates potential harm of essential oils
    Chemistry alum’s research indicates potential harm of essential oils

    Q&A with J. Tyler Ramsey ’16, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

    April 12, 2018

    Appalachian’s J. Tyler Ramsey ’16 was the lead researcher for an NIEHS study indicating a link between lavender and tea tree oils and breast growth in boys.

  • Honors College grad enjoys holistic aspect of physical therapy
    Honors College grad enjoys holistic aspect of physical therapy

    Q&A with Aakriti Agrawal ’17

    April 10, 2018

    Aakriti Agrawal ’17 reflects on how her Appalachian Experience prepared her for Duke University School of Medicine’s physical therapy program.

  • Courtney Bradway ’15 ’16 says Appalachian’s political science programs prepared her well
    Courtney Bradway ’15 ’16 says Appalachian’s political science programs prepared her well
    March 23, 2018

    Appalachian graduate Courtney Bradway finds success on Capitol Hill using her political science degrees.

  • Breece Robertson - Making a Positive Difference on Protected Lands
    Breece Robertson - Making a Positive Difference on Protected Lands
    Directions Magazine
    March 7, 2018

    Appalachian alumnus Breece Robertson ’00 discusses the journey that led her to The Trust for Public Land, where she serves as a vice president directing the Planning and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) team. “We help communities find consensus on what they want to protect or create,” says Robertson.

  • Setting students up for success
    Setting students up for success

    Honors College student Nicholas Gilliam ’17 reflects on his Appalachian Experience

    Feb. 23, 2018

    Accounting major Nicholas Gilliam reflects on how Appalachian set him up for success as a graduate student at University of Notre Dame.

  • Graduate pens young adult novel, uses it in his teaching
    Graduate pens young adult novel, uses it in his teaching
    Feb. 23, 2018

    Justin Chandler ’16 teaches eighth-grade English/Language Arts at West Alexander Middle School in Taylorsville. He’s also authored a young adult novel, “The Guide.”

  • Beaver College of Health Sciences announces Healthy Heart Collaborative, sponsors community events
    Beaver College of Health Sciences announces Healthy Heart Collaborative, sponsors community events
    Feb. 5, 2018

    Appalachian’s Beaver College of Health Sciences joins the Omar Carter Foundation to form the Healthy Heart Collaborative.

  • Breece Robertson ’00, the ‘GIS whiz’ at The Trust for Public Land
    Breece Robertson ’00, the ‘GIS whiz’ at The Trust for Public Land
    Feb. 2, 2018

    The Trust for Public Land is working to ensure every American can access a park. Breece Robertson ’00 uses her master’s in geography from Appalachian to help realize that vision.

  • The powers of sun and soul
    The powers of sun and soul

    Appalachian alumnus’ solar project benefits regional homeless shelter

    Jan. 29, 2018

    With degrees in music, psychology and appropriate technology, Zach Sprau ’11 ’17 serves marginalized people around the world through solar energy projects.

  • Appalachian alum Grant Smith takes a bite of the Big Apple’s jazz scene
    Appalachian alum Grant Smith takes a bite of the Big Apple’s jazz scene
    Jan. 25, 2018

    Appalachian alumnus Grant Smith plays jazz trombone as a graduate student at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City.

  • App State stands alone as only college with an NBA, NFL head coach
    App State stands alone as only college with an NBA, NFL head coach
    Winston-Salem Journal
    Jan. 23, 2018

    Current New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and recently-hired Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks give Appalachian an impressive distinction.

  • Appalachian alumna Meghan LeFevers wins 2017-18 Milken Educator Award
    Appalachian alumna Meghan LeFevers wins 2017-18 Milken Educator Award
    Jan. 18, 2018

    Appalachian alumna Meghan LeFevers is the only North Carolinian to receive the prestigious Milken Educator Award for 2017-18. The assistant principal of Bessemer City High School was recognized for her accomplishments as an educator and for the promise of accomplishments to come.

  • Veteran NBA coach carries lessons learned from the late Appalachian coach Press Maravich
    Veteran NBA coach carries lessons learned from the late Appalachian coach Press Maravich
    Jan. 11, 2018

    As head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, Alvin Gentry ’77 draws upon his experience — both athletic and academic — at Appalachian State University to manage and mold his NBA squad.

  • Mount Airy City Schools tap Howlett for STEAM post
    Mount Airy City Schools tap Howlett for STEAM post
    The Mount Airy News
    Jan. 2, 2018

    Garrett Howlett was recently named to the teaching/administrative role, which will have Howlett teaching two courses at Mount Airy High School, working with STEAM teachers throughout the district, and leading related initiatives. Howlett earned three bachelor of science degrees from Appalachian.

  • Cpl. Matt Taylor named Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office 2017 Employee of the Year
    Cpl. Matt Taylor named Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office 2017 Employee of the Year
    Hickory Daily Record
    Dec. 18, 2017

    Cpl. Matt Taylor was recently picked by the command staff at the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office to receive the “2017 Employee of the Year” award. Taylor graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University in 2011.

  • Appalachian graduates 1,475 at December 2017 commencement ceremonies
    Appalachian graduates 1,475 at December 2017 commencement ceremonies
    Dec. 16, 2017

    More than 1,400 new graduates step into their next adventure following Appalachian’s commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 16.

  • December 2017 commencement ceremonies
    December 2017 commencement ceremonies
    Dec. 16, 2017

    See photos from Appalachian State University’s commencement ceremonies Dec. 16, 2017.

  • Appalachian alumnus Brock Long leads FEMA’s mission of support
    Appalachian alumnus Brock Long leads FEMA’s mission of support
    Dec. 15, 2017

    Appalachian alumnus William Brockmann “Brock” Long ’97 ’99 serves as the administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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