Topic: Diversity

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Rosemary Pierce-Messick ’17 works toward reducing pollution and poverty with startup in Bangalore, India
April 30, 2018
A graduate of Appalachian’s Psychology (BS) – Business degree program, Rosemary Pierce-Messick now works for a startup in India focused on reducing pollution and poverty by improving the public transport system.
Macrosystems Biology, Early NEON Science grant supports biodiversity mapping in eastern US
April 30, 2018
The National Ecological Observatory Network awards funding for a small-scale foliar pigment analysis methods test to be performed by Appalachian and Boise State University faculty.
IREX grant supports leadership training to enhance Iraqi universities
April 26, 2018
Their visit was made possible by the IREX-funded U.S.-Iraq Higher Education Partnerships (HEP) Program.
Author Linda Hogan visits Appalachian
Hogan’s visit is part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
April 20, 2018
Poet, novelist and essayist Linda Hogan will read from her work and give a craft talk as part of Appalachian’s spring 2018 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.
Appalachian junior awarded Critical Language Scholarship
April 19, 2018
Appalachian State University junior Logan Cleary, an English major, will travel to Hikone, Japan, this summer to study abroad through the Critical Language Scholarship Japanese Program.
Appalachian alumni reunite at Southern Coalition for Social Justice
Ian Mance and Dustin Chicurel-Bayard served together in Student Government Association
April 12, 2018
Alumni Ian Mance and Dustin Chicurel-Bayard became friends as freshmen in 1999. They now work together for the Durham-based nonprofit.
Capturing Cuba — Appalachian students share photos from spring break 2018
April 6, 2018
During spring break of March 2018, 20 Appalachian State University students and three faculty members traveled to Cuba as part of a Walker College of Business international study experience. Travel along with the group and experience Cuba through this photo diary of their trip.
‘Peacebuilding in a tangible way’
Appalachian continues United Nations program designed to challenge global prejudice
April 4, 2018
Appalachian’s Global Peacebuilding Project began this spring and continues into 2018-19.
Caring for the planet and its people
Appalachian recognizes Climate Justice Month, Earth Month and the Diversity Celebration
April 4, 2018
Climate Justice Month, Earth Month and the Diversity Celebration all highlight Appalachian’s commitment to making a difference.
Delegation from Appalachian State University Visits BISU
Beijing International Studies University
April 3, 2018
On March 29th, 2018, a delegation headed by President Sheri Everts from Appalachian State University visited Beijing International Studies University (BISU).
Appalachian professor awarded UNC Greensboro funding for BRIDGES project
March 30, 2018
Grant funding from UNC Greensboro will allow an interdisciplinary team of Appalachian and UNC Greensboro faculty members to implement BRIDGES — a project designed to engage diverse groups in STEM learning.
Appalachian receives approval for doctoral program in clinical psychology
The goal is to provide more practitioners for rural communities
March 30, 2018
Appalachian has received approval from the UNC Board of Governors to establish a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program. Students will be admitted beginning in fall 2019.
UN-Inspired Campus Project Challenges Bias, Promotes Social Justice
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
March 29, 2018
Talking about sexism is fine, but it also should bring about some change for the better, according to Chloe Fishman. The sophomore at Appalachian State University wants frank conversations to spur people to acknowledge and address discrimination, which is why she and a classmate are helming a project to collect first-person stories from students on the Boone, N.C., campus who have encountered sexism.
Appalachian’s Cultural Ambassadors
International students and scholars help inspire global understanding and engagement
March 29, 2018
Appalachian’s Cultural Ambassadors program offers a chance for international students to visit with the local community, inspiring global understanding for everyone involved. International Day at Watauga County’s Mabel School was a recent venue.
Black Mountain College Semester 2018 at Appalachian — April and May events
A learning experience centered on the arts
March 28, 2018
Black Mountain College Semester 2018 at Appalachian State University continues in April and May with events on the university’s campus and at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum.
Appalachian interns to provide behavioral health services using US HRSA grant
March 27, 2018
Three Appalachian faculty members receive funding from the U.S. HSRA to recruit and train interns who will provide behavioral health services to the population of rural Appalachia.
Appalachian professor receives CDC grant for research on cognitive decline, caregiving
March 27, 2018
Appalachian’s Erin Bouldin has partnered with a team of CDC researchers to document the impacts that cognitive decline and caregiving have on the health of individuals across the U.S.
Chitra Divakaruni on bridging cultural and ethnic diversity through storytelling
March 24, 2018
Prejudice, alienation, cultural misunderstanding and inspiration for overcoming life’s obstacles drive "One Amazing Thing" author Chitra Divakaruni. It's the latest SoundAffect podcast.