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Appalachian State University - Spring Commencement 2019
May 15, 2019
Witness some of the sights and sounds of Appalachian State University's 2019 Spring Commencement ceremonies that took place May 10 and 11 on Appalachian's campus.
Appalachian celebrates its Class of 2019 — nearly 4,000 students — at Spring 2019 Commencement
May 14, 2019
Appalachian conferred degrees to nearly 4,000 graduates in the Class of 2019 during its Spring 2019 Commencement ceremonies, held Friday and Saturday on the university’s campus.
Registration opens for the High Country Triple Crown running series
May 10, 2019
Appalachian State University announces open registration for its High Country Triple Crown running series.
Storytelling is key to understanding climate change
Dramatic, funny, and original storytelling can astonish us, challenge us, and push us to think anew about addressing climate challenges.
Yale Climate Connections
April 24, 2019
On a visit to Appalachian State University, author and long-time activist Jeff Biggers worked with an incredible group of faculty and students to explore two questions: “What accounts for the gap between science and action on climate change? And what can we do to more effectively mobilize participation?”
Bernice King talks to ASU crowd about inclusion, injustice
Watauga Democrat
April 16, 2019
Generations-long conflicts won’t have five-minute solutions, King Center CEO Bernice King said in a speech on Appalachian State University’s campus on April 11. King — CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, minister and the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King — urged her audience during a luncheon held at Appalachian to find ways to compromise and strive for inclusion.
Appalachian — a Tree Campus since 2014 — welcomes new trees to campus
April 12, 2019
Appalachian has earned the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus USA distinction for the fourth consecutive year. The university will plant 25 new trees near Walker Hall as part of its continued commitment to preserving trees.
WBI title caps emotional ride for App State players and coaches
Appalachian State Mountaineers
April 3, 2019
App State's 76-59 victory against North Texas in front of a record-breaking home crowd capped a WBI Championship run that was meaningful for the Mountaineers' head coach, team and program.
Dancing with words at Appalachian
Alumna and author Dr. Meredith McCarroll shares her interdisciplinary Appalachian Experience — on the page and the stage
March 29, 2019
McCarroll, director of writing and rhetoric at Bowdoin College and author of “Appalachian Reckoning,” said the balance between dance and English kept her “healthy and happy” while learning to be an educator at Appalachian.
‘Every day is Earth Day at Appalachian’
The university celebrates with sustainable practices and strengthened resiliency
March 27, 2019
Learn how Appalachian celebrates Earth Day year-round. Plus, see the slate of Earth Month events on campus in April.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 3
March 19, 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.
‘Careers for Impact’: Students explore businesses balancing purpose and profit
Feb. 27, 2019
The inaugural “Careers for Impact” event on Appalachian’s campus introduced students to regional nonprofit organizations and Certified B Corporations — a type of business that balances purpose and profit, working for the greater good.
Appalachian announces International Mountain Studies Symposium
Feb. 26, 2019
Drs. Dawn Hollis, Jon Mathieu and Gilles Rudaz — three international academics in mountain studies — are the keynote speakers for the symposium and will present their research alongside Appalachian students, faculty and staff.
5 acclaimed authors to speak as part of spring 2019 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Feb. 22, 2019
Appalachian State University announces author lineup for its spring 2019 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted March 6
Feb. 21, 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 to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 6
Jan. 31, 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.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Jan. 2, 2019
Dec. 19, 2018
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.
‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement
Dec. 15, 2018
About 1,600 students crossed the platform during Appalachian’s Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies held Saturday in Holmes Convocation Center.
Mountaineer Concessions excites fans with new, sustainable-minded menus
Dec. 7, 2018
Mountaineer Concessions serves game day traditions, trendy street foods and highlights community partnerships. Its intentionally crafted menus highlight Food Services and the Office of Sustainability’s mission toward a zero waste stadium.