Adverse Weather Update: Jan. 11-12, 2025
For non-faculty employees on App State’s Boone and Hickory Campuses:

On Sat., Jan 11, Condition 2 (Suspended Operations) remains in effect until 5pm.

From 5pm on Jan. 11 until noon on Sun., Jan. 12 Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) is in effect.

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Mountain hares are built for snow. That may become a problem. [faculty featured]
National Geographic
Feb. 20, 2023
Dr. Marketa Zimova, assistant professor of biology at App State, explores how climate change has negatively impacted mountain hares in the Scottish Highlands. Zimova explains that mountain hares have turncoat capabilities — changing from a brown coat to a white coat during winter months to blend in with the snow — but with less snow each year, they are becoming more easily exposed to predators.
How the world’s highest weather station was installed atop Everest [faculty featured]
guinnessworldrecords.com
Feb. 16, 2023
Two years after the world’s highest altitude weather station atop Mount Everest was destroyed, a team of Sherpa and scientists risked their lives to replace it with a new and improved one. Dr. Baker Perry, professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, was a co-leader of the project, helping to spearhead the construction of a redesigned weather station that could withstand the extreme weather conditions on top of the mountain. The project was part of National Geographic and Rolex’s Return to Everest Expedition in May 2022.
Human enzyme research to fight cancer, diseases finds a home in North Carolina mountains [faculty featured]
WRAL TechWire
Feb. 16, 2023
Michael Reddish, assistant professor in App State’s Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, is responsible for the university’s biggest ever National Institutes of Health grant. With $1.6 million in funding, including a $20,000 NCBiotech Flash Grant and a $250,000 National Science Foundation grant, Reddish is researching human enzymes in an effort that could lead to new therapies for treating cancer and other serious diseases. Reddish’s team is made up of App State undergraduate students.
App State honored as a Top Producer of Fulbright scholars, students for 2022–23
The university is one of 3 master’s institutions nationwide to receive the honor
Feb. 15, 2023
App State has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright students and scholars for 2022–23, with two faculty and four alumni receiving a Fulbright to teach, perform research and/or study abroad. This marks the third time the university has received this honor in the past four academic years.
App State professor Katherine Ledford awarded 2022–23 Fulbright to teach in Jordan
Her project aims to foster cross-cultural understanding through literature
Feb. 13, 2023
Dr. Katherine Ledford, professor of Appalachian studies at App State, is spending the spring 2023 semester in Amman, Jordan, where she teaches at Al-Ahliyya Amman University — working to foster cross-cultural understanding between the people of Appalachia and Jordan through literature.
Nigerian violinist Clement Okon pursues music master’s degree at App State
Okon to be featured at Appalachian Symphony Orchestra concert Feb. 19
Feb. 6, 2023
Clement Okon moved from Nigeria to Boone to pursue his master’s degree in music performance for violin at App State. Okon has received several honors since he’s been at App State, including a Red Chair sponsorship in the Symphony of the Mountains.
Reddish Lab awarded largest National Institutes of Health grant in App State’s history
Enzyme research by Dr. Michael Reddish, App State undergrads could lead to improved disease treatments
Feb. 2, 2023
A five-year, $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health — the largest NIH grant in App State’s history — is the latest to support enzyme research led by Dr. Michael Reddish that could aid in the development of new and safer therapies, including those for cancer.
Celebrating Black History Month at App State
Feb. 1, 2023
This Black History Month, learn more about a few of the Black leaders, alumni, students, staff and campus visitors who enrich the App State Experience every day of the year, as well as university events, initiatives and research endeavors focused on Black history.
App State’s Dr. Sarah Evans receives CAREER award from National Science Foundation
Funding to support ongoing permafrost research, K–12 education collaborations
Jan. 31, 2023
App State’s Dr. Sarah Evans, assistant professor in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, has received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation. The award comes with a federal grant to support Evans’ research and education activities for five consecutive years.
App State tops National Board Certified Teachers list for 7th consecutive year
Jan. 30, 2023
For the seventh consecutive year, App State leads the nation for its number of alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers, with 2,269 alumni having earned the national credential to date.
App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among 2023’s ‘Best Online Programs’
Business, education, nursing programs recognized in annual U.S. News & World Report rankings
Jan. 27, 2023
App State’s online bachelor’s programs and online graduate programs in business, education and nursing — offered through App State Online — rank among the best in the nation for 2023, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “2023 Best Online Programs” rankings.
Teaching: When the Cat Destroys Your Sweater, Knit Something New [faculty featured]
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Jan. 26, 2023
Dr. Lindsay Masland, professor of psychology at App State, offers her expert opinion as to why students today may feel more disengaged in the classroom. Masland recommends ways for faculty to incorporate alternative teaching methods in the classroom.
6 App State students observe world climate policymaking at UN climate conference
Jan. 23, 2023
App State students and campus leaders traveled to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to attend the 27th annual Conference of Parties (COP27) in November. The trip marked the second consecutive year that App State was represented at the event, which is held by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Aspiring NASCAR reporter Noah Cornelius is on track for a career in broadcasting
App State junior pursues internships, student media opportunities to build portfolio
Jan. 19, 2023
App State junior Noah Cornelius, a Waxhaw native, dreams of working as a NASCAR broadcaster. With academic pursuits in the electronic media/broadcasting program, hands-on work for student outlets AppTV and WASU-FM and multiple internships in the industry, he’s racing toward that goal.
App State students, faculty member honored with 2022 Global Leadership Awards
Jan. 17, 2023
App State held its annual Global Symposium on Nov. 16, 2022, as part of International Education Week. Three students and one faculty member received Global Leadership Awards at the event, recognized for their efforts to initiate, develop and support opportunities for global learning at App State.
Professor Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand awarded 2022–23 Fulbright to teach, conduct research in Austria
She will continue her research project ‘Medieval Literature in the Modern Landscape’
Jan. 10, 2023
With the support of her Fulbright award, Dr. Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand, professor of German and global studies at App State, will serve as the Fulbright Visiting Professor of Cultural Studies at the University of Graz in Austria in spring 2023, where she will teach and conduct research.
How Loading Up On Almonds Makes Your Weekend Workout Go Smoothly [faculty featured]
Forbes
Jan. 9, 2023
Dr. David Nieman, professor in App State’s Department of Biology, explains how eating almonds can help athletes boost metabolism and reduce inflammation after a workout. Nieman is the director of App State’s Human Performance Lab at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis.
App State confers approximately 1,500 degrees at Fall 2022 Commencement
Dec. 19, 2022
Appalachian State University conferred degrees to almost 1,500 students during the 2022 Fall Commencement ceremonies held Dec. 16 at the Holmes Convocation Center.