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App State to begin receiving on-campus 911 calls in fall 2024
Campus-based service is planned to improve response times, strengthen campus safety
Dec. 21, 2023
As part of its continued efforts to strengthen campus safety, App State’s Police Department will begin receiving 911 calls placed from properties on the university’s Boone campus. The service, slated to become operational in fall 2024, is made possible through a contract with call provider AT&T.
Appalachian Today: Episode 3
Dec. 20, 2023
On this episode of Appalachian Today, University Communications’ Dave Blanks provides a quick rundown of some of the latest news stories available at today.appstate.edu. Story topics include: App State’s economic impacts on the regional and state economies during the 2021–22 fiscal year; the blooming of App State’s rare corpse flower, Mongo — its first bloom in over a decade; a $531,902 National Science Foundation grant supporting a three-year App State study on aerosols and their effects on Earth’s climate; the newest student recipient of the Jerri Kent Heltzer and Harry Heltzer Endowed Scholarship; App State’s recognition by Military Times as a 2023 “Best for Vets” school; and a significant gift donated by alumnus and Board of Trustees Vice Chair Robert Thomas “Tommy” Sofield Jr. ’76 and his family in support of App State Athletics facilities enhancements.

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App State faculty awarded $531,902 National Science Foundation grant to study aerosols’ effects on the climate
Dec. 7, 2023
Supported by a $531,902 grant from the National Science Foundation, a team of App State researchers in the Appalachian Atmospheric Interdisciplinary Research (AppalAIR) program will conduct a three-year study on aerosols and how they affect Earth's climate.
App State’s rare corpse flower, Mongo, blooms in Biology Greenhouse
Nov. 30, 2023
App State’s rare corpse flower, Mongo, bloomed on Nov. 24, marking the plant’s first bloom since it arrived in Boone more than a decade ago. The public was invited to the Department of Biology Greenhouse to witness the bloom firsthand.
App State’s annual economic impacts: $2.2 billion statewide, $573 million locally
Economic impact study assesses benefits for Watauga, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell and Wilkes counties and state of North Carolina
Nov. 20, 2023
In fiscal year 2021–22, App State generated an estimated $573 million in added income for the five-county regional economy and $2.2 billion to the North Carolina economy through operations, construction, visitor, and student spending; volunteerism; and the increased earnings and productivity of alumni.
New App State tool uses artificial intelligence to connect current students and alumni
WFDD-FM
Nov. 20, 2023
App State launched a new website this semester called “Ask a Mountaineer," which connects students and alumni with App State graduates who are best suited to answer their questions or offer advice. In this article, Savannah Stanberry, App State’s assistant director of Alumni Affairs, speaks with WFDD about the new platform.
App State’s 2023 Spooky Duke breaks fundraising record, scares up $31,600 to support regional children with special needs
Nov. 15, 2023
App State’s 13th annual Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest, held on the Boone campus, raised over $30,000 — an event record — to support the work of App State’s Parent to Parent Family Support Network-High Country, which assists High Country families who have children with special needs.
App State honors veterans and military families at annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 10, 2023
App State held a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 10 in the B.B. Dougherty Administration Building, with remarks from App State Provost Heather Hulburt Norris, whose parents and other family members served in the military.
Appalachian Today: Episode 2
Nov. 6, 2023
On this episode of Appalachian Today, University Communications’ Dave Blanks provides a quick rundown of some of the latest news stories available at today.appstate.edu. Story topics include: New renovations, services and staff positions at Campus Dining facilities that prioritize access, nutrition and sustainability; App State’s Mountaineer Medics program, in which students gain career experience in emergency medical services (EMS) while supporting campus events; Ask a Mountaineer — a new mentoring and networking platform that connects students and alumni for career guidance and professional development; App State Police’s introduction of two new Tesla patrol cars in its transition to an electric fleet; and the history behind the word Appalachian and its pronunciations, as explored by App State professor Dr. Sandra Ballard.

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App State Homecoming celebrates past, present and future Mountaineers
Take a look back at App State in 1973, in 1998 and at Homecoming 2023
Nov. 1, 2023
This feature takes a look back at App State 50 and 25 years ago, in 1973 and 1998. App State celebrated Homecoming 2023 with a week of festivities held Oct. 23–29. Events included the Homecoming Parade, football game and APPtoberfest.
App State helps reduce e-waste by donating more than 2,800 surplus computers, monitors
Equipment is refurbished and distributed to low-income families across NC
Oct. 31, 2023
Since 2021, App State has donated more than 2,800 computers and monitors for refurbishment and distribution to economically disadvantaged or underprivileged families in North Carolina — making App State one of the largest contributors to electronic waste reduction in the UNC System.
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App State launches new platform connecting students with alumni
Oct. 27, 2023
App State has launched Ask a Mountaineer, a new program that helps Mountaineers connect for career advice and networking. The online platform allows students and alumni to submit questions that are then shared with alumni who have relevant experience.
App State Police introduces new Tesla patrol cars in transition to an electric fleet
Each car estimated to save more than $16K, nearly 35 metric tons of carbon emissions over 5 years
Oct. 26, 2023
In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and cut costs, App State Police has introduced two new electric vehicles (EVs) to its patrol fleet this fall — among the first for N.C. police departments. This is a first step in the department’s transition to electric vehicles.
App State pays tribute to former Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock
Peacock, App State’s 7th leader, died Oct. 6
Oct. 11, 2023
Former App State Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock, who led the university from 2004 to 2014, died Oct. 6 at the age of 75. The App State Community mourns his passing and honors his more than 30-year legacy as an education leader.
Appalachian Today: Episode 1
Oct. 2, 2023
On this episode of the Appalachian Today podcast, University Communications’ Dave Blanks provides a quick rundown of some of the latest news stories available at today.appstate.edu — App State’s official news and events website. Story topics include: a National Council on Aging grant awarded to App State’s Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human Services to improve flu and COVID-19 vaccine rates among older adults across Western N.C.; the 10 first-year students named recipients of the 2023–24 Chancellor’s Scholarship; the sixth academy class of App State’s Police Officer Development Program; the five-year anniversary of App State’s mobile earth and environmental science lab, known as the Geobago; and national publications' recognition of App State as a “best” and “top” school for 2023–24.

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New and reappointed App State trustees begin new terms, board selects 2023–24 officers
Student Body President J.P. Neri sworn in for one-year term
Sept. 29, 2023
Five reappointed members and one new member of the App State Board of Trustees have begun their four-year terms, which became effective July 1. The board welcomed its newest member, alumna Tamela Winker Everett ’79, at its Sept. 29 meeting, and also elected new officers.
‘Girl power!’ School project engineer breaking barriers in full-circle moment [alumni featured]
WFMY News 2
Sept. 28, 2023
App State alumna Madison Allred ’22, who graduated with a degree in construction management, is leading an elementary school rebuild in the historic Glenwood neighborhood in Greensboro, located in Guilford County. In what she describes as a “full-circle” moment, Allred graduated from Guilford County Schools as a child. In this feature, Allred talks about her excitement of defying construction stereotypes as a woman in the field, and explains what she hopes to accomplish with this project and future projects.
App State awarded $481,378 grant to improve vaccination rates among older adults
Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics to be held in 10 Western NC counties through November
Sept. 27, 2023
App State has received a $481,378 grant from the National Council on Aging to improve vaccination rates among older adults in 10 Western North Carolina counties. Partnering with High Country Community Health, App State's Interprofessional Clinic is hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in each county this fall.