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  • Appalachian confers awards for outstanding leadership of students, student organizations and advisors
    Appalachian confers awards for outstanding leadership of students, student organizations and advisors
    Sept. 19, 2018

    Numerous Appalachian students, student organizations and advisors were recognized (by the university’s Division of Student Affairs) during the 2017–18 Student Organization Leadership Awards ceremony on the university’s campus.

  • Campus sustainability efforts at Appalachian are a ‘win-win-win,’ garner Appalachian top rankings from AASHE and SIERRA magazine
    Campus sustainability efforts at Appalachian are a ‘win-win-win,’ garner Appalachian top rankings from AASHE and SIERRA magazine
    Sept. 14, 2018

    Sustainability efforts in place on Appalachian’s campus — from a zero waste commitment to biodegradable straws — have earned the university top rankings in AASHE’s 2018 Sustainable Campus Index and SIERRA magazine’s 2018 index of “Cool Schools.”

  • Appalachian’s USAS chapter works to bring Alta Gracia apparel to University Bookstore
    Appalachian’s USAS chapter works to bring Alta Gracia apparel to University Bookstore
    Sept. 13, 2018

    The move supports workers’ rights and Appalachian’s sustainability commitment, since Alta Gracia is known for paying a living wage and offering a healthy workplace.

  • Why does FEMA’s Brock Long take Florence so seriously? Because he remembers Hugo.
    Why does FEMA’s Brock Long take Florence so seriously? Because he remembers Hugo.
    The News & Observer
    Sept. 12, 2018

    For North Carolina native and Appalachian alumnus Brock Long ’97 ’99, Hurricane Florence is personal. Long, who grew up in Newton, was 14 in 1989 the night Hurricane Hugo swept in, toppling trees and damaging buildings.

  • ‘Nothing to play with:’ FEMA chief’s Hurricane Florence alarm draws on vivid memories of Hugo
    ‘Nothing to play with:’ FEMA chief’s Hurricane Florence alarm draws on vivid memories of Hugo
    The Washington Post
    Sept. 11, 2018

    Hugo “came right over my house,” says Brock Long ’97 ’99, who grew up in Newton, N.C. The FEMA administrator, and Appalachian alumnus, says Hurricane Florence may be even more dangerous.

  • Creating a more diverse and inclusive campus
    Creating a more diverse and inclusive campus

    Organizational change expert Dr. Damon A. Williams offers three-day residency at Appalachian

    Sept. 11, 2018

    Organizational change expert Dr. Damon A. Williams met with Appalachian’s leaders, faculty and staff Aug. 27-29, 2018, to explore pathways to diversity, equity, inclusion.

  • Appalachian’s Founders Day 2018
    Appalachian’s Founders Day 2018
    Sept. 7, 2018

    Founders Day — a day recognizing and commemorating the history of Appalachian — featured a dedication and ribbon-cutting for Appalachian’s new Founders Plaza.

  • Appalachian sees strong retention, record diversity rates as ‘slow and steady’ growth continues
    Appalachian sees strong retention, record diversity rates as ‘slow and steady’ growth continues
    Sept. 7, 2018

    The university shares preliminary enrollment numbers for fall 2018 semester.

  • First class graduates from Appalachian Police Academy
    First class graduates from Appalachian Police Academy
    Sept. 5, 2018

    Twenty-one Appalachian students became members of the Appalachian Police Department and certified North Carolina police officers as part of the Appalachian Police Officer Development Program.

  • From ‘our big school in the mountains,’ App State chancellor visits Middle Fork Academy students, staff
    From ‘our big school in the mountains,’ App State chancellor visits Middle Fork Academy students, staff
    Winston-Salem Journal
    Aug. 30, 2018

    For a short time Thursday afternoon, Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts returned to a familiar scene: a K-12 classroom. Everts stopped by each classroom at Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork, handing out books for every student to take home with them. Her visit was meant to be both an opportunity to increase literacy options for students, as well as show the university’s support to those in the elementary school.

  • Appalachian’s Inclusive Excellence Team offers faculty professional development
    Appalachian’s Inclusive Excellence Team offers faculty professional development
    Aug. 28, 2018

    The faculty-driven initiative is helping bring greater elements of equity, diversity and inclusion into the classroom.

  • App State professor: August rain shouldn't fade fall leaves
    App State professor: August rain shouldn't fade fall leaves
    WSOC-TV
    Aug. 28, 2018

    Abundant August rains shouldn't have an impact on fall leaves showing their colors in western North Carolina, according to a university professor. Appalachian State University professor Howard Neufeld said it's an old wives' tale that if you get a lot of rainfall in the summer it dilutes the fall color, the Asheville Citizen Times reports.

  • Student Success at Appalachian
    Student Success at Appalachian

    Finding balance academically, financially, personally

    Aug. 24, 2018

    Appalachian has systems, personnel and strategies in place to ensure students have the help they need in all three areas of the “success stool.”

  • Financing the dream — staying fiscally afloat at Appalachian
    Financing the dream — staying fiscally afloat at Appalachian
    Aug. 24, 2018

    FAFSA. FSEOG. ACOG. Acronyms abound when exploring how to pay for college. At Appalachian, interpreters are in place to help students and their families navigate the process of securing financial aid.

  • Diana Wilcox ’91 awards NRLP scholarship she received as a student at Appalachian
    Diana Wilcox ’91 awards NRLP scholarship she received as a student at Appalachian
    Aug. 23, 2018

    A graduate of the computer science program at Appalachian, Wilcox is now the chair of the New River Light and Power scholarship committee.

  • The students are in the house! Appalachian welcomes students on first day of classes
    The students are in the house! Appalachian welcomes students on first day of classes
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Classes for the fall 2018 semester convene at Appalachian State University.

  • Mother of hate crime victim addresses Appalachian's class of 2022
    Mother of hate crime victim addresses Appalachian's class of 2022
    Watauga Democrat
    Aug. 21, 2018

    Appalachian State University’s freshman class welcomed the mother of a 1998 hate crime victim with a standing ovation at the Aug. 20 Black and Gold Convocation. The new freshman class gathered at the George M. Holmes Convocation Center before the start of the 2018-19 school year — where Judy Shepard served as the event’s keynote speaker.

  • Appalachian Home School Physical Education Program ‘SPARKs’ active lifestyle for local children
    Appalachian Home School Physical Education Program ‘SPARKs’ active lifestyle for local children
    Aug. 20, 2018

    Children in pre-K through middle school, along with their parents, will have the opportunity to flex their muscles through Appalachian’s 2018–19 Home School Physical Education Program.

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