Topic: Diversity

Dr. Lubna Nafees, assistant professor in App State’s Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, studies how social media influencers shape the attitudes, perceptions and buying habits of consumers.

Looking to transfer to App State? You’re in good company, and you’ll find support to help you succeed. One in four students at App State is a transfer student, whether they come from a community college, a four-year institution, the military or years spent in the workforce.

Wendy Wilt was pulled out of traditional schooling in the seventh grade. Years later, she earned her high school diploma and is now on her way to a B.S. in public health at App State. She also serves as a full-time staff member in the university’s Advancement Services.

Generations of Black Mountaineers — from innovators to motivators — continue to inspire the Appalachian Community and beyond with their hard work, vision and dedication. Read on to learn about some of App State’s most prominent and influential Black figures.

In this Q&A, App State alumna Shirazette Tinnin ’02 shares details about her life as a professional musician in New York City, some of her experiences as a Mountaineer, the trials she has encountered and the lessons she has learned along the way.

App State alumnus and Grammy winner Danny Combs ’03 left a successful music career to found Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT), a nonprofit organization that provides trade and technical skills to children and young adults on the autism spectrum.

App State senior Steven Klingler applies discipline developed in his military career to excel as a student studying applied physics.

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.