Topic: Community Engagement

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App State launches fund to assist students with emergency needs
March 27, 2020
Appalachian State University has launched a new fund to help students with non-recurring emergency needs, including child care, food, prescriptions, housing, books and more.
Walk, run or fly wherever you are: The AppKIDS annual 5K takes a virtual format
March 27, 2020
Superheroes may be running down a street near you as the AppKIDS annual 5K race takes a virtual format this year amid the COVID-19 conditions.
Randolph County sheriff says he is increasing patrols as precaution against 'potential unrest' [faculty quoted]
Winston-Salem Journal
March 25, 2020
Drs. Cathy Marcum and Phillip Ardoin in Appalachian’s Department of Government and Justice Studies are interviewed in response to Randolph County Sheriff's decision to increase patrols during stay-at-home orders related to COVID-19. Marcum calls the move proactive, while Ardoin says most citizens and government leaders recognize the health crisis and the steps needed to reduce spread of the coronavirus.
App State’s Dr. David Koppenhaver co-authors book on ‘Literacy for All’
March 25, 2020
The book “Comprehensive Literacy for All,” co-authored by Appalachian professor of reading Dr. David Koppenhaver, serves as a “practical guide to providing comprehensive, high-quality literacy instruction to students with significant disabilities.”
Stay informed and up to date with App State’s COVID-19 website
March 20, 2020
Appalachian State University’s coronavirus website provides the latest updates on university operations.
US Army Women’s Foundation honors Edna Cummings — App State alumna and military trailblazer
March 20, 2020
Appalachian’s first African American female ROTC graduate, Edna W. Cummings ’78, is one of the newest inductees in the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame. Cummings is a retired Army colonel with a distinguished 25-year military career.
Alumnus applies a different philosophy to health care management
March 20, 2020
Jalyn Howard ’17 incorporates leadership, community service and philosophy in his approach to health care management.
Seen through the eyes of folklorists and educators, Appalachia is a region still defined by its people [faculty quoted]
Daily Mail WV
March 19, 2020
People in Appalachia have a spirit of collaboration as they find new ways and look for new experiences that will help the region grow, says Tom Hansell, interim director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University.
College tours canceled? High school students can tour NC's colleges virtually
WRAL
March 17, 2020
Appalachian State University is among colleges and universities listed as having virtual tours that students can explore when they can’t visit in person due to concerns about the coronavirus.
App State AD on the coronavirus, student-athlete health and the Sun Belt's ongoing decisions [staff featured]
Winston-Salem Journal
March 13, 2020
App State Athletics Director Doug Gillin talks about his major concerns: keeping everyone associated within Mountaineers athletics safe during the novel coronavirus outbreak and making sure student-athletes are able to continue classwork from wherever they are after extended spring break ends.
New residence halls named for natural landmarks [staff quoted]
Watauga Demcrat
March 11, 2020
Appalachian State University has selected names for the four new residence halls being constructed near Kidd Brewer Stadium. Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull explains who named them and why.
Transfer and teach: App State awarded $500,000 grant for education student scholarships
Feb. 28, 2020
Blue Cross NC has awarded Appalachian State University a $500,000 grant to support scholarships for community college transfer students intending to study within the Reich College of Education and teach in their home communities.
New partnership with NTE will accelerate efforts to reach climate neutrality
Feb. 27, 2020
Under the new agreement, NRLP customers will have more control and choice over their energy consumption and spending through new, innovative rates, such as time- of-use rates, according to NRLP General Manager Ed Miller.
State ag agency awards funding to App State biochar project
Watauga Democrat
Feb. 24, 2020
Appalachian State University’s biochar project in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment is among 15 projects to receive funds from the N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative and the New and Emerging Crops Program. The project will receive $80,738.
Groovin’ for a cause: App State’s annual Dance Marathon raises nearly $50K
Feb. 21, 2020
The annual Dance Marathon provided fun — and funds — as students danced for 15 hours and raised nearly $50,000 for local nonprofits.
Blue Cross announced $8 million investment to rural communities
Shelby Star
Feb. 21, 2020
Appalachian State University and East Carolina University are among nine organizations receiving funds as part of the company’s investment. Both universities will use their allotment to support scholarships awarded to community college transfer students who wish to teach in their home communities.
App State partners continue service work in Africa with Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni
Feb. 20, 2020
Relationships fostered during Appalachian’s Mandela Washington Fellowship Leadership Institutes take several locals overseas to launch new initiatives in Africa.
Ndinephupha Youth Talks in New Brighton
Mandela Washington Fellowship Leadership Institute at App State yields partnership to encourage youth to express their dreams
Feb. 20, 2020
Youth in South Africa are trained to express their dreams in public speeches, then work with community partners to achieve those dreams.