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New Initiative Addresses Physician Assistant Shortage in Underserved Areas throughout the State
Aug. 28, 2013
Appalachian State University and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center announced plans to expand the physician assistant (PA) program at the Wake Forest School of Medicine to Appalachian State University’s campus.
Appalachian receives $297,529 grant to continue Pakistani schools exchange program
Aug. 23, 2013
Appalachian State University has received a second grant totaling $297,529 from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, to continue an exchange project between public schools in Watauga County and Taxila, Pakistan.
Alumni Awards 2013: Dr. Harry L. Williams '86 '88 '95
July 23, 2013
Dr. Harry L. Williams '86 '88 '95 of Dover, Del., a first generation college student, attended Appalachian on a track scholarship. Instead of leaving after graduation, he stayed to take his first job in the university's Admissions office.
Appalachian selected to compete in prestigious Solar Decathlon Europe 2014
Jan. 30, 2013
Appalachian State University is one of only three U.S. universities selected to participate in the prestigious Solar Decathlon Europe 2014, an international competition inspired by the U.S. Solar Decathlon that challenges student teams to design and build an energy-independent solar house.
Appalachian Abroad: Cuba 2012
Dec. 19, 2012
A collaboration between the Center for Study of the Cuban Economy at the University of Havana and Appalachian's Walker College of Business allows for the exchange of ideas between Appalachian students and faculty, and thought leaders in Cuba who are key to effecting change and building relationships between Cuba and the U.S.
Students learn cutting-edge economics research in Cuba
Dec. 19, 2012
A collaboration between the Center for Study of the Cuban Economy at the University of Havana and Appalachian's Walker College of Business allows for the exchange of ideas between Appalachian students and faculty, and thought leaders in Cuba who are key to effecting change and building relationships between Cuba and the U.S.
Appalachian Abroad: London 2012
Dec. 17, 2012
Interior design students from the Department of Technology and Environmental Design took an interior design field study getting a taste of London's lifestyle, museums and historic architecture, and visiting some of the city's most cutting-edge design firms.
Appalachian Abroad: Valencia 2012
Dec. 17, 2012
Twelve students from the Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS), along with associate professor Dr. Charlie Chen, explored Valencia and Barcelona, Spain. The purpose of the trip was to develop future global business leaders interested in doing business in Spain.
Appalachian Abroad: Dublin 2012
Dec. 17, 2012
Students in Appalachian's Honors College are required to complete an international education experience either during the summer or an academic semester to gain a broader understanding of the world and diversify their learning. The 2012 freshman class of Chancellor's Scholars, 10 students on full scholarship and members of The Honors College, took to James Joyce's Dublin for a crash course in Irish history, sports and scholarship.
A passion for travel leads to overseas success
Dec. 17, 2012
Melanie Whitaker '01 is the learning and development manager for the Dorchester Collection, three, five-star luxury hotels in the United Kingdom. She oversees training and development for more than 1,100 employees. A study abroad opportunity led her to discover a passion that developed her career.
Study abroad fosters critical and creative thinking
Dec. 17, 2012
Appalachian's undergraduate and graduate degree programs are preparing graduates to be critical, creative and global professionals.
Melanie Whitaker '01: A passion for travel leads to overseas success
Dec. 17, 2012
Melanie Whitaker '01 is the learning and development manager for the Dorchester Collection, three, five-star luxury hotels in the United Kingdom. She oversees training and development for more than 1,100 employees. A study abroad opportunity led her to discover a passion that developed her career.
Appalachian Abroad: Dublin, London and Valencia 2012
Dec. 17, 2012
Appalachian's undergraduate and graduate degree programs are preparing graduates to be critical, creative and global professionals. Here are examples of students' international explorations during fall break 2012.
Global Learning at Appalachian
‘Multiple and varied’ experiences are central for students in new plan
Dec. 15, 2012
A five-year plan called “Global Learning: A World of Opportunities for Appalachian Students,” to be implemented beginning in the 2013-14 academic year, emphasizes strengthened activities which are offered both at home and abroad and earlier in a student’s college career.
International spring break: choose the alternative
Dec. 5, 2012
Make your own chocolate at a cocoa farm in Belize, live in the rain forests of Costa Rica, hike the countryside of Ecuador, visit ancient Inca ruins in Peru, or explore indigenous cultures in Guatemala - do the "alternative" over spring break.
Building Bridges: International language teachers study at Appalachian
Nov. 12, 2012
Twenty-one teachers from 17 countries come to Appalachian to boost their skills in teaching English as a second language.
New state poet laureate pens poem for veterans
Nov. 10, 2012
N.C. Poet Laureate and Appalachian professor Joseph Bathanti writes a Veterans Day poem to honor those who have served.
Appalachian receives $266,197 grant to implement an exchange program between Watauga and Pakistani schools
Aug. 23, 2012
Appalachian State University has received a $266,197 grant from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad to implement a one-year exchange project between three schools in Watauga County and three schools in Taxila, Pakistan.

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