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Appalachian alumna is Honolulu’s first female police chief
Nov. 27, 2018
When Susan Ballard ’79 graduated from Appalachian with a teaching degree, being a police officer wasn’t even on her radar. Now she is the first female police chief of the Honolulu Police Department.
Appalachian alum: Energy grid 'on the brink of disruption'
Watauga Democrat
Nov. 23, 2018
During the kick-off talk in Appalachian State University’s fall 2018 Sustainable Energy Speaker Series: Alumni Edition, Bill Pfleger said the U.S. electricity system, which has served the nation for more than 100 years, “is standing on the brink of disruption” — and that’s a potentially good thing.
Fuel up for success with the new Rise Market + Bakery
Nov. 20, 2018
Rise Market + Bakery, located in Appalachian’s Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, offers quick, quality menu items that are intentionally crafted and sourced.
Appalachian alumnus Bill Pfleger explores ‘The New Energy Landscape’ through microgrid technology
Nov. 20, 2018
In his fall 2018 Sustainable Energy Speaker Series talk at Appalachian, Pfleger, solutions architect manager for Schneider Electric, said the U.S. electricity system is on the brink of a disruption — a potentially good thing.
Cheers for Cider: Local Options Abound
Local Cidery Entrepreneurs Turn Apple Season into Tasty High Country Libations
All About Women
Nov. 16, 2018
A graduate of Appalachian State University’s growing fermentation science degree program, Nathan, a first-generation German-American, found a whole new route for his brewing creativity with the ciders he creates.
ASU Student Receives American Red Cross’ Highest Award
GoBlueRidge.net
Nov. 15, 2018
An Appalachian State University student’s action performing CPR on an unresponsive classmate this February has earned her the American Red Cross’ highest award, the Certificate of Merit. Amanda Buffa, a senior special education major from New Bern, received the award during a ceremony Monday, Nov. 12, in the Plemmons Student Union Solarium on campus.
ASU Community Music School's Scale Olympiad celebrates students in its fifth year
The Mountain Times
Nov. 15, 2018
The Community Music School at Appalachian State University held its fifth annual Scale Olympiad on Saturday, Nov. 10, for High Country area pre-college pianists. Almost 30 students demonstrated their technical and theory skills, earning ribbons and rosettes for varying levels of mastery.
Patrick Sullivan ’16 facilitates an outdoor challenge course while pursuing a master’s degree in higher education administration
Nov. 14, 2018
Patrick Sullivan ’16 finds that his public relations concentration in communication plays a big role in his career path, regardless of his job title.
Sound the Alarm — It can save a life
Avery Journal
Nov. 14, 2018
The American Red Cross, Appalachian State University students and representatives of the Boone Fire Department teamed up with the goal of visiting 167 households in two mobile home communities. They were to install free, 10-year life smoke alarms. Toys and disaster activity books were also distributed to the children.
Appalachian student receives American Red Cross’ highest award
Nov. 13, 2018
For senior Amanda Buffa, her February day of class in Appalachian’s Reich College of Education started out as normal. Then, when one of her classmates collapsed and became unresponsive, her CPR skills were put to the test.
Appalachian honors military service at Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 12, 2018
Army Capt. Joseph Callaghan, a training officer and instructor with Appalachian’s Department of Military Science and Leadership (ROTC), thanked all veterans at the annual ceremony held on Appalachian’s campus at the Veterans Memorial
Appalachian State Offers Support for Student Veterans
High Country Press
Nov. 12, 2018
Within Appalachian State University, many students have made the transition from the military to college or are aspiring veterans. At App State, veterans are celebrated in a variety of ways, especially through offering extensive programs designed for students in the military, most notably Appalachian’s ROTC program. The ROTC program helps to ensure smooth transitions within an educationally-stimulating environment.
The Appalachian Community has strong military connections and support for student veterans
Nov. 9, 2018
As Veterans Day approaches, we take a look at the Appalachian Community’s connection with the military and its support for student veterans.
App State student whips up new macaron business
Watauga Democrat
Nov. 9, 2018
A 21-year-old Appalachian State University student found a way to turn a stress-relieving hobby into a business in the area. Nina Halas, originally of Weddington, launched her new business Boone N’ Batter LLC in February with the help of the university’s Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship.
Now a teacher, Ashley Carlton ’12 pays forward the care she was shown at Appalachian
Nov. 8, 2018
Given a second chance, Ashley Carlton ’12 graduated with honors from Appalachian’s classroom-based distance learning elementary education program and is now an award-winning fifth-grade science teacher.
Military couple pursues degrees together in Beaver College of Health Sciences
Nov. 8, 2018
Dylan Harris and Alexandra Stivers, both Navy veterans, are majoring in the health sciences: Harris in nutrition and foods, and Stivers in nursing.
The Pepsi Challenge: PepsiCo Inc. wins competitive bidding process at Appalachian
Nov. 7, 2018
The bidding process — one in which Appalachian Athletics partnered closely with Auxiliary Services — led to PepsiCo Inc. winning pouring rights at Appalachian, including the exclusive right to sell at Kidd Brewer Stadium and elsewhere on campus.
Special Olympics Watauga County Expo — Appalachian State University students lend a hand
Nov. 5, 2018
Appalachian student and alumni volunteers help make the Special Olympics Watauga County Sports Expo a win.