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Reflections on a year defined by COVID-19
Dec. 22, 2020
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic Appalachian State University has enacted a coordinated, universitywide response — in concert with agencies across the town, region and state — while continuing to further its academic mission.
Pandemic testing paramount at App State
Dec. 22, 2020
A total of 31,293 COVID-19 tests were administered by Appalachian State University during the fall 2020 semester — at no cost to students, faculty or staff.
App State’s Dr. Jesse Lutabingwa selected as founding member of the American Academy of International Education
Dec. 22, 2020
App State’s Dr. Jesse Lutabingwa has been selected as a founding member of the American Academy of International Education — an Institute of International Education (IIE) initiative. The academy is the first scholarly organization in the U.S. dedicated to advancing the field of international education.
App State’s SBTDC was a ‘first responder’ for small businesses during the pandemic
Dec. 22, 2020
App State’s Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) served as a key partner in North Carolina’s response to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One for the history books: Top App State moments of 2020
Dec. 21, 2020
Revisit key moments, from a landmark fall enrollment of more than 20,000 students to a public health campaign to help slow the spread of COVID-19, that show App State resilience during a year of historic challenges.
Grant-funded studies by App State analyze COVID-19’s economic impact on Northwestern NC
Dec. 21, 2020
App State was awarded a nearly $98,000 grant to analyze COVID-19’s total economic impact on the Northwestern NC region. In April alone, the region lost an estimated $52.4 million in gross regional product due to COVID-related restaurant and bar closures, according to preliminary reports.
App State senior recognized for outstanding leadership, service in her campus and local communities
Dec. 16, 2020
App State’s Lauren Moody is the recipient of a 2020 Community Impact Student Award from North Carolina Campus Compact. The award recognizes students with a deep commitment to community involvement and the ability to inspire their peers.
A December to remember for App State’s more than 1,700 graduates
Dec. 11, 2020
Approximately 4,000 Appalachian Community members gathered virtually to celebrate more than 1,700 graduates of App State’s Fall Class of 2020. The keynote speaker for the university’s Fall 2020 Commencement was alumnus and WBTV News anchor John Carter ’79.
Staying Active In Winter [faculty featured]
QC Life
Dec. 7, 2020
When the weather is warmer outside it’s easier to get out and be active, but when the temps drop down in the 40s, finding that motivation is a little tougher. Dr. Rebecca Battista is with the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Appalachian State University. She joined us on QC Morning to talk about how you can still stay active in the winter.
More than 1,700 Mountaineer graduates to be recognized during App State’s virtual Fall Commencement
Dec. 7, 2020
App State will recognize more than 1,700 Mountaineer Class of 2020 graduates — including 1,348 undergraduate and 361 graduate students — during its virtual Fall 2020 Commencement. The guest speaker for this year’s event is alumnus and WBTV News anchor John Carter ’79.
App State funded to study rare bats along Blue Ridge Parkway area, investigate disease
Dec. 4, 2020
Dr. Mark Spond, App State’s liaison to the National Park Service (NPS), was awarded NPS funding to conduct studies of bats along North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Parkway — data from which will help expand NPS knowledge of the area’s rare bat species and those affected by white-nose syndrome (WNS), a fatal fungal disease.
Caribbean hopeful for diplomatic approach with Biden administration [faculty quoted]
The New York Carib News
Dec. 3, 2020
At the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Institute of International Relations (IIR) panel discussion on Tuesday, trade, regional integration, migration foreign direct investment, the war on drugs, energy, and climate change are just some of the issues the Caribbean hopes they would be able to address with the new Biden administration.
$29M-plus in anticipated federal funding supports Appalachian GEAR UP from 2020–27
Nov. 30, 2020
Over the next seven years, Appalachian GEAR UP, a federally funded college access program, will serve more than 14,000 high school students from 10 Western North Carolina school districts by helping them prepare to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
WinterFest provides connection, engagement for App State students in the midst of pandemic
Nov. 25, 2020
Wearing face coverings and safely distanced during WinterFest, students gathered on App State’s Sanford Mall to snack on free food, sip hot cocoa and participate in a variety of games, as well as karaoke and a scavenger hunt.
App State delivers nearly 10,000 free meals during COVID-19
Nov. 25, 2020
Close to 10,000 free meals and nearly 300 cases of water have been delivered to App State students and some community members in isolation or quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A second local family will benefit from App Builds a Home collaboration
Nov. 24, 2020
The foundation and fundraising are underway for the second App Builds a Home (ABAH) project, built in partnership with Watauga County Habitat for Humanity. To date, almost $17,000 has been raised toward the total ABAH goal of $40,000 for the project.
Free meals for App State faculty, students and staff in need over extended winter break
Nov. 20, 2020
A longer-than-usual winter break during the pandemic and an outpouring of support from the university and community have spurred Campus Dining to offer free, chef-inspired meals to the Appalachian Community from Dec. 11–Jan. 14, 2021.
15 App State, High Country police officers now certified as implicit bias trainers
Nov. 19, 2020
A bias training event hosted and sponsored by the Appalachian Police Department certified 15 App State and High Country police officers as implicit bias trainers.