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Appalachian Studies Distinguished Alumni Lecture held April 16
April 8, 2015
The lecture will feature Dr. Deborah Thompson of Berea College. Her talk, titled “Who Gets to be an Appalachian Musician? Insights from Social Theory and Geography,” will utilize concepts from social theory and geography to discuss the place of race and gender in the production of traditional Appalachian music.
Appalachian’s College of Health Sciences named for Hickory-area businessman
March 27, 2015
The College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University has been named for an Appalachian alumnus and pioneer in the health care industry – Donald C. Beaver of Conover.
Dave by the Bell: What's Next, Graduate?
Dec. 19, 2014
On this Dave on the Mall I’m wandering around the concourse after the first graduation ceremony December the 13th 2014 and I’m trying to find somebody to interview to ask them, “What does the future hold for you?”
AppState thanks George Beasley for new media complex
Sep. 7, 2013
In fall 2013, new and returning broadcast students were among the first in Appalachian State University's new 18,000 square-foot George G. Beasley Media Complex, which houses broadcast studios, classrooms, labs and offices for faculty members. A generous gift from Appalachian alumnus George G. Beasley of Naples, Fla., along with state funds and other private donations, have made the media complex a reality.
WASU begins new era of radio from the George G. Beasley Media Complex
Aug. 23, 2013
90.5 WASU-FM makes its move from Wey Hall to the new George G. Beasley Media Complex.
Veteran and Appalachian alumnus uses his love of farming as therapy
Aug. 1, 2013
Local farmer and Appalachian alumnus Cory Bryk, a Marine veteran, finds healing in a new kind of mission: feeding the community.
Alumni Awards 2013: Dr. Harry L. Williams '86 '88 '95
July 23, 2013
Dr. Harry L. Williams '86 '88 '95 of Dover, Del., a first generation college student, attended Appalachian on a track scholarship. Instead of leaving after graduation, he stayed to take his first job in the university's Admissions office.
Alumni Awards 2013: Hughlene Bostian Frank '68
July 23, 2013
Just days after high school graduation, Hughlene B. Frank '68 of Greensboro came to Appalachian to be the best that she could be. "That's what I was raised to be," she said. She was young and eager to learn.
Country singer sums up recent success as ‘almost surreal’
Feb. 28, 2013
Alumnus Eric Church ’00 won the Country Music Association’s album of the year in 2012, but before he got his break, he could be found studying between gigs at Waffle House in Lenoir.
A passion for travel leads to overseas success
Dec. 17, 2012
Melanie Whitaker '01 is the learning and development manager for the Dorchester Collection, three, five-star luxury hotels in the United Kingdom. She oversees training and development for more than 1,100 employees. A study abroad opportunity led her to discover a passion that developed her career.
Melanie Whitaker '01: A passion for travel leads to overseas success
Dec. 17, 2012
Melanie Whitaker '01 is the learning and development manager for the Dorchester Collection, three, five-star luxury hotels in the United Kingdom. She oversees training and development for more than 1,100 employees. A study abroad opportunity led her to discover a passion that developed her career.
Global Learning at Appalachian
‘Multiple and varied’ experiences are central for students in new plan
Dec. 15, 2012
A five-year plan called “Global Learning: A World of Opportunities for Appalachian Students,” to be implemented beginning in the 2013-14 academic year, emphasizes strengthened activities which are offered both at home and abroad and earlier in a student’s college career.
Changing students' lives in Kenya
Sep. 1, 2011
An Appalachian State University graduate is helping change students' lives in Kenya through a project to distribute e-readers.