Topic: Diversity

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Appalachian welcomes a new group of internationals
The Appalachian
Feb. 11, 2018
At the beginning of the semester, 32 international students arrived in the United States to start studying at Appalachian State University for the 2018 spring semester. These students come from several different countries, such as France, Australia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Chile, Germany, Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, South Africa, Spain, the United Kingdom, Madagascar, Thailand, Switzerland, Nigeria, Peru, India and Canada.
College Factual names Appalachian among best colleges for veterans and international students
Feb. 9, 2018
Appalachian State University recognized in College Factual’s 2018 “Best Colleges for Veterans” and “Best U.S. Colleges & Universities for Students From Outside the USA” rankings.
Public film and discussion series “Blurred Boundaries: The Experience of War and Its Aftermath” announces spring 2018 offerings
Feb. 9, 2018
Discussion series of “Blurred Boundaries: The Experience of War and Its Aftermath” announces spring 2018 offerings to take place on Appalachian State University’s campus during February, March and April 2018.
Duke University Press publishes debut book by Appalachian’s Dana E. Powell
Feb. 8, 2018
“Landscapes of Power,” by Appalachian’s Dr. Dana Powell, examines the cultural politics of energy development on Navajo (Diné) Nation land spurred by the Desert Rock Power Plant initiative.
HOWEST University of Applied Sciences supports study abroad for 3 Appalachian students
Feb. 6, 2018
Three Appalachian undergraduate students will study abroad for a semester in Belgium at the HOWEST University of Applied Sciences — an experience made possible by funding provided by the host institution.
Appalachian’s 2017 TEA Fellows supported by grant administered through IREX
Feb. 6, 2018
Appalachian hosted 21 Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Fellows in 2017 with funding provided by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Black Mountain College Semester 2018 at Appalachian — February events
Sustaining culture of place
Feb. 6, 2018
Black Mountain College Semester 2018 at Appalachian explores sustaining culture of place through various events offered on the university’s campus and at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum.
Appalachian’s Fulbright Week 2018 to be held Feb. 5-9
Jan. 30, 2018
Fulbright Week 2018 at Appalachian State University will feature faculty and student workshops highlighting the many opportunities available to faculty and students through the Fulbright Scholar Program.
IDEA Vietnam funds Vietnamese Summer Academy
Jan. 29, 2018
Middle and high school Vietnamese students in Appalachian’s Vietnamese Summer Academy — a four-week study abroad program funded by IDEA Vietnam — will learn about American and local Appalachian culture.
Appalachian’s 2018 MLK Challenge honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — more than 200 participate
Jan. 25, 2018
More than 200 students, faculty, staff and alumni devote a day of service to 17 local charitable organizations.
New Hispanic/Latino faculty and staff association forms
Jan. 22, 2018
Appalachian@s Hispanic/Latino Faculty and Staff Association has received official recognition as an employee organization of Appalachian.
Find Your Sustain Ability: Adam Hege on Social Justice and Food Insecurity in rural Appalachia
Jan. 19, 2018
Appalachian's Director of Sustainability, Dr. Lee Ball sits down with Assistant Professor of Public Health, Adam Hege to discuss his journey from studying exercise science to addressing issues like poverty and food security.
MLK Challenge and civil rights speaker honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at events this week
Jan. 16, 2018
The 19th MLK Challenge at Appalachian State University on Saturday, Jan. 20, will engage students, faculty, staff and alumni in a day of service to local charitable organizations.
Innovation, surprise win students a place on the runway
Jan. 9, 2018
Two apparel design students’ designs are bold enough to win a place in opening for Ebony Fashion Fair exhibit.
Appalachian named to 9th spot on Victory Media’s 2018 Military Friendly® Schools Top 10 list
Dec. 19, 2017
Since 2010, Victory Media has awarded Appalachian the designation of Military Friendly® School, which places Appalachian in the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students, and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation. This is the first year, however, that Appalachian has made Victory Media’s Top 10 list.
Appalachian State University alumnus touts power of relationships as incoming head of Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Dec. 15, 2017
Appalachian alumnus Dr. Harry Lee Williams touts the power of relationships as incoming head of Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Dreams inspire Appalachian student’s sculptures
Dec. 13, 2017
After a 20-year absence from higher education, studio art major Ireri Krueger returned to achieve a lifelong dream. She is among seniors graduating this month.
Artwork by Ireri Krueger ’17
Dec. 13, 2017
December 2017 graduate Ireri Krueger has had vivid dreams since she was a child growing up in Mexico City, Mexico. It wasn’t until she became a studio art major at Appalachian — more than 20 years after she first pursued higher education in the arts — that she realized she could turn her dreams into art and achieve her lifelong dream of becoming a trained artist.