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Fossils offer App State Fulbright Scholar clues on ancient animal evolution
Dec. 10, 2021
App State paleontologist Dr. Andy Heckert has embarked on a Fulbright journey that will take him to Earth’s Northern and Southern hemispheres, where he will study and compare two fossil collections from the Triassic period. His research may yield new insights into how the evolution of ancient vertebrates set the stage for today’s ecosystems.
App State team researches treatments for aggressive breast cancer
Dec. 7, 2021
A research team at App State is investigating effective treatments for triple-negative breast cancer — the type of breast cancer with the least number of and least effective treatment options available.
App State honors 4 employees with 2021 Staff Excellence Awards
Nov. 24, 2021
App State honored four employees for their exemplary service, commitment, collegiality and leadership to the university community. Mallory Sadler ’21, Lindsay Pepper, Jason Marshburn and Angela Owen ’98 ’08 were recognized with Staff Excellence Awards during the university’s Fall 2021 Faculty and Staff Meeting.
App State researchers working to save honeybees with informatics

A new beekeeping information system developed by App State faculty and funded by the UNC System could help boost U.S. honeybee populations.
Nov. 23, 2021

A team of faculty researchers at App State and UNC Charlotte are developing a new beekeeping information system to investigate the health, development and genomic diversity of honeybee hives. Their research, awarded a UNC System grant, could help boost declining honeybee populations across the U.S.
App State purchases 6-story building, 15-plus acres to establish Hickory campus
Nov. 19, 2021
Today App State announced the purchase of a 225,800-square-foot building to establish the App State Hickory Campus in the state’s largest metro area without a public university.
App State offers students pathway for assured admission to UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Nov. 19, 2021
App State has partnered with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy to offer an Early Assurance Program (EAP) for currently enrolled and incoming App State students with an interest in pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy. The first class of App State EAP students will begin the Pharm.D. program in fall 2022.
App State Community honors military Mountaineers, hears military family perspective
Nov. 17, 2021
App State observed Veterans Day 2021 with remarks by Chancellor Sheri Everts, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs J.J. Brown and special guest Barbara Ashley, an entrepreneur and military spouse who is married to App State alumnus Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert “Bob” Ashley.
App Builds a Home breaks ground on 3rd ‘safe and affordable home’
Nov. 17, 2021
App Builds a Home held a Nov. 6 groundbreaking ceremony for its third build in partnership with Watauga County Habitat for Humanity. Fundraising for the project is off to a strong start with a $20,000 matching grant from State Farm.
Three App State leaders attend climate summit in Scotland
Watauga Democrat
Nov. 11, 2021
App State Chief Sustainability Officer Lee Ball, Dr. Dave McEvoy, chair of the Department of Economics, and Dr. Martin Meznar, associate dean for global and civic engagement in the Walker College of Business, represented App State at the 26th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland.
Is COVID-19 Seasonal? [faculty interviewed]
The Scientist
Nov. 10, 2021
Dr. Maggie Sugg, associate professor in App State's Department of Geography and Planning, is interviewed for this article by The Scientist.
Dr. Sarah Evans, App State students to explore how water patterns in melting permafrost affect climate change
Nov. 3, 2021
App State assistant professor Dr. Sarah Evans and App State undergraduate students will spend the next three summers studying water saturation patterns in Alaska’s thawing permafrost — research aimed at providing new insights on the advancement of climate change. Their research is supported by a nearly $690,000 National Science Foundation grant.
App State’s TRIO Student Support Services awarded continued federal funding for 2021–22
Nov. 2, 2021
The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at App State has received $338,780 in additional federal grant funding for the 2021–22 academic year. For nearly 50 years SSS has provided comprehensive services that support first-generation and/or low-income students throughout their academic careers.
App State’s Spooky Duke 2021 raises more than $25K — most to date — for children with special needs
Oct. 29, 2021
Ghouls, ghosts and goblins gathered on App State’s campus — and virtually — Oct. 16 for the 11th annual Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest. The event raised more than $25,000 to benefit App State’s Parent to Parent Family Support Network-High Country, which assists regional families who have children with special needs.
App State celebrates research and creative activity, honors two faculty members
Oct. 28, 2021
At the culmination of App State’s weeklong virtual celebration of research and creativity activity, the university honored Dr. Andy Heckert and Joseph Bathanti with the Chancellor’s and Provost’s Awards, respectively. The faculty were recognized for superior achievement in their fields and sustained productivity.
Teachers from 15 countries visit Elkin Schools
The Elkin Tribune
Oct. 26, 2021
Elkin City Schools hosted visiting teachers from countries around the world through a partnership with Appalachian State University.
App State team studies brain stimulation for ankle sprain rehab
Oct. 19, 2021
Help is on the way for the 50%–70% of people who suffer from recurrent ankle injuries. App State’s Dr. Alan Needle has received $57,349 in grant funding from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation for research that might prevent recurrent ankle sprains.
Expert Insight on Cheap Renters Insurance [faculty featured]
MoneyGeek.com
Oct. 13, 2021
Dr. David Marlett, managing director of the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, shares insights on renter's insurance.
How climate change is affecting fall foliage [faculty featured]
FOX 13 Salt Lake City
Oct. 12, 2021
Dr. Howard Neufeld, professor of biology at Appalachian State University, shares insights with Newsy about climate change's potential effects on fall leaf color and timing.