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App State opens registration for 15th annual The Knob
Sep. 19, 2019
The Knob — the final race in Appalachian’s High Country Triple Crown series — is two challenging miles of pure Boone.
ASU celebrates Founders Day to honor legacies of those who paved the way
Watauga Democrat
Sep. 11, 2019
Appalachian State University’s second annual Founders Day was celebrated on Sept. 5 with the dedication of the Lillie Shull Dougherty statue, the ringing of the Founder’s Bell and a panel discussion featuring a former chancellor and former interim chancellor of Appalachian State University.
App State celebrates its second annual Founders Day
Sep. 9, 2019
Relive Appalachian State University’s 2019 Founders Day through this collection of photos by university photographers Marie Freeman and Chase Reynolds.
App State Celebrates Founders Day and 120 Years of Education Leadership
High Country Press
Sep. 9, 2019
The campus and local community celebrated Appalachian State University’s 120-year legacy of educational leadership with the second annual Founders Day celebration Sept. 5. The day included dedication of the Lillie Shull Dougherty statue, the ringing of the Founders Bell, a panel discussion with past leaders, and research by faculty, staff and students.
App State celebrates Founders Day and 120 years of education leadership
Sep. 5, 2019
This year marked the second annual Founders Day celebration. It included dedication of Lillie Shull Dougherty’s statue, ringing of the Founders Bell and more.
Founders Bell Pavilion harkens to days of old — a behind-the-scenes look
Sep. 4, 2019
The reproduction of Watauga Academy’s roofline houses a historic bell and is among the latest additions to Founders Plaza.
Schedule set for Appalachian’s annual Health, Wellness and Safety Week
Aug. 29, 2019
Appalachian’s annual Health, Wellness and Safety Week provides new and returning students information about on- and off-campus support services and resources for health and safety efforts.
Hughlene Bostian Frank touched students’ lives through Appalachian’s Visiting Writers Series
Aug. 27, 2019
Through Appalachian’s Visiting Writers Series, Hughlene Bostian Frank hoped to broaden students’ lives and open opportunities.
Appalachian literature is highlight of App State’s fall 2019 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Aug. 27, 2019
The lineup for the fall series includes notable Appalachian authors Ron Rash, Silas House, Kayla Rae Whitaker and Jacinda Townsend, who will read from and discuss their work, as well as give talks on the craft of writing.
Appalachian to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Sept. 4
Aug. 23, 2019
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
National research study demonstrates Girls on the Run transforms young girls’ lives
Aug. 19, 2019
Looking for after-school activities for your tween? Girls on the Run of the High Country is a transformative experience, a study shows. Sign up now.
More than 800 volunteers assist with move-in at App State
Aug. 16, 2019
First-year students were given a warm welcome to Appalachian’s campus during move-in on Friday.
App State’s 2019 Mandela Fellows engage in servant leadership for 10th anniversary of Mandela Day
Aug. 14, 2019
On July 18, recognized as Mandela Day, 25 young African leaders in Appalachian’s 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Institute engaged with the High Country community by volunteering their time, energy and knowledge at three regional nonprofits.
Storytelling is fueling climate conversations at Appalachian State University
At the university in Boone, North Carolina, faculty and students are using creative media to express themselves and inspire action
Yale Climate Connections
Aug. 13, 2019
“A chance meeting at a conference in October 2016 with author and climate activist Jeff Biggers, who for years has been sounding the call for more climate storytellers, inspired me to establish and co-lead the Climate Stories Collaborative.” — Laura England.
‘Creating a Resilient Energy Future’ through 2019 Appalachian Energy Summit
Aug. 9, 2019
Leaders in energy policy and practice gathered on Appalachian’s campus for the Energy Summit, held July 29–31, to share knowledge, innovations and best practices.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund President and CEO to speak at App State’s 2019 Black and Gold Convocation
July 31, 2019
Appalachian State University announces Thurgood Marshall College Fund President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams as the guest speaker for its 2019 Black and Gold Convocation.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Aug. 7
July 25, 2019
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
Appalachian State hosts Energy Summit; focus is sustainability & efficiency
WRAL TechWire
July 10, 2019
The annual Appalachian Energy Summit brings together the region’s energy, sustainability and academic communities for plenary sessions, working groups, a Student Summit, meetings and tours of App State’s energy initiatives. Here’s a preview.