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  • App State to offer AI concentration in master’s programs [faculty featured]
    App State to offer AI concentration in master’s programs [faculty featured]
    WFDD
    April 29, 2025

    Starting this fall, App State’s Walker College of Business will begin offering a concentration in AI for graduate students in the Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics programs. Walker College Dean Sandra Vannoy speaks to WFDD about the university’s goals for the program. Vannoy is also a professor in App State’s Department of Computer Information Systems.

  • App State students help restore national wildlife refuge as part of Alternative Service Experience
    App State students help restore national wildlife refuge as part of Alternative Service Experience
    April 28, 2025

    Over spring break, 10 App State students traveled to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in South Carolina, where they performed volunteer work as part of an Alternative Service Experience. ASE provides students the opportunity to take part in service, learning and community engagement during breaks from school.

  • Great Lakes fishing brings in buckets of fish and money [faculty featured]
    Great Lakes fishing brings in buckets of fish and money [faculty featured]
    Spartan News Room
    April 25, 2025

    A recent study led by Dr. John Whitehead, professor in App State’s Department of Economics, found that recreational fishing trips in the Great Lakes generate $884 million per year. The study is based on approximately 9 million licensed anglers and survey data from nearly 20,000 people. Whitehead’s calculations were based on how much visitors were willing to pay and the estimated number of trips.

  • Dr. Neva J. Specht appointed App State executive vice chancellor and provost
    Dr. Neva J. Specht appointed App State executive vice chancellor and provost
    April 25, 2025

    Dr. Neva J. Specht has been appointed executive vice chancellor and provost of Appalachian State University, announced Chancellor Heather Norris on Thursday, April 24. The appointment is effective May 1.

  • $2 million grant funds scholarships, supports STEM education for over 50 App State students
    $2 million grant funds scholarships, supports STEM education for over 50 App State students
    April 24, 2025

    A nearly $2 million, six-year grant awarded to App State by the National Science Foundation will boost academic and scholarship support for more than 50 Mountaineer students pursuing STEM degrees. Eligible students will receive up to $8,500 in scholarship funding per year, for up to four years.

  • Climate Change Is Stressing the World’s Blood Supplies [faculty featured]
    Climate Change Is Stressing the World’s Blood Supplies [faculty featured]
    The New York Times
    April 16, 2025

    According to a new study, extreme weather events have threatened the global blood supply by disrupting donations, transport and transfusion safety. Dr. Maggie Sugg, associate professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, explains how pregnant women who deal with blood conditions such as postpartum hemorrhage are at particular risk if the supply chain is disrupted. Sugg is a climate and health researcher at the university.

  • App State named Military Friendly School for 16th consecutive year, ranked a top 10 institution for 2025–26
    App State named Military Friendly School for 16th consecutive year, ranked a top 10 institution for 2025–26
    April 15, 2025

    App State has been designated a 2025–26 Military Friendly® School by VIQTORY for the 16th consecutive year, receiving its third consecutive top 10 ranking from the organization. The university also received a top 10 Military Spouse Friendly School designation for the second year in a row.

  • Explore the future of business with new AI master’s degree tracks at App State
    Explore the future of business with new AI master’s degree tracks at App State

    MBA, applied data analytics programs will feature the new tracks, beginning this fall

    April 15, 2025

    This fall, App State’s Walker College of Business will launch new artificial intelligence (AI) concentrations as part of its master’s programs in business administration and applied data analytics — with an aim to prepare graduates for career success in an increasingly AI-driven business world.

  • 12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving draws over 3,100 App State supporters worldwide
    12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving draws over 3,100 App State supporters worldwide

    Raised funds to support nearly 300 university programs

    April 14, 2025

    During the 12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving, App State celebrated contributions from more than 3,100 donors spanning 45 states and six countries. Their gifts support numerous programs and initiatives across the university, elevating the App State Experience for students, faculty and staff.

  • How to Get Cheap Car Insurance [faculty featured]
    How to Get Cheap Car Insurance [faculty featured]
    WalletHub
    April 11, 2025

    Jamie Parson, professor in App State’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, shares advice on how to find affordable car insurance that provides quality coverage. In addition to being a professor at App State, Parson is the university's acting senior provost of faculty policies, development and training.

  • App State ROTC program honored with Army’s General Douglas MacArthur Award
    App State ROTC program honored with Army’s General Douglas MacArthur Award

    The award recognizes the top 8 ROTC programs in the country

    April 8, 2025

    App State’s ROTC program — the Mountaineer Battalion — has received the General Douglas MacArthur Award, recognizing the program’s exceptional contributions to military leadership and training. Conferred by the U.S. Army Cadet Command, the award honors the top eight ROTC programs in the nation.

  • Appalachian Dance Ensemble marks half-century with over 500 original creative works, 5,700 participants
    Appalachian Dance Ensemble marks half-century with over 500 original creative works, 5,700 participants
    April 4, 2025

    Since its inception in 1975, the Appalachian Dance Ensemble at App State has premiered over 500 original works — involving more than 5,700 students, faculty, guest artists and community members. Learn about the ensemble’s history and the people who have shaped it over the years.

  • Teaching with heart, vision and an eye for innovation: App State's Dr. Charlie Chen
    Teaching with heart, vision and an eye for innovation: App State's Dr. Charlie Chen

    A Q&A with the university's 2025 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award winner

    April 3, 2025

    In this Q&A, Dr. Charlie Chen, App State’s winner of the 2025 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award, reflects on his 22-year career at the university. The annual award is given to one outstanding faculty member at each UNC System school. Six additional App State faculty have been recognized by the board with campus-based awards.

  • States Where Unemployment Claims Are Decreasing the Most [faculty featured]
    States Where Unemployment Claims Are Decreasing the Most [faculty featured]
    WalletHub
    April 3, 2025

    Dr. Yalçın Açıkgöz, associate professor in App State’s Department of Psychology, offers WalletHub his expert insight to make predictions about unemployment in the U.S. in 2025. Açıkgöz is part of App State’s Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management program.

  • App State-based research alliance awarded $7.2M to launch Rural Talent Lab in 5 states
    App State-based research alliance awarded $7.2M to launch Rural Talent Lab in 5 states

    The Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges project aims to advance higher education, workforce development in rural communities

    March 26, 2025

    Supported by a $7.2 million grant from Ascendium Education Group, the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges, housed at App State, will work to advance higher education and workforce development in rural communities over the next four years as part of its Rural Talent Lab project.

  • App State lab school pilots innovative teaching model to support teacher retention and student success
    App State lab school pilots innovative teaching model to support teacher retention and student success
    March 21, 2025

    At the App State Academy at Middle Fork, instead of a single teacher handling all responsibilities for one classroom for one grade, a collaborative team of academy educators supports student learning across two combined grade levels.

  • Over 350 cybersecurity professionals, educators and students convene at App State Cyber Summit
    Over 350 cybersecurity professionals, educators and students convene at App State Cyber Summit
    March 19, 2025

    More than 350 people — including cybersecurity professionals from 12 states — took part in App State’s fourth annual Cyber Summit, held Feb. 21 at the Boone campus. The event was hosted by the Walker College of Business’ Department of Computer Information Systems.

  • Healthier farmlands: App State’s Dr. Ashley Adams studies soil biotic communities to improve soil quality
    Healthier farmlands: App State’s Dr. Ashley Adams studies soil biotic communities to improve soil quality
    March 12, 2025

    App State assistant professor Dr. Ashley Adams is conducting research on soil biotic communities across rangelands in California — work that is vital for sustaining one of the world’s top agricultural producers. Her work is part of a $7.9 million USDA investment to promote soil health.

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