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South Arts grant supports virtual App State residency for Appalachian, Latino artists
April 19, 2021
App State is bringing a cultural blend of Appalachian and Latino music, dance and theater to campus and the local community through a three-day, virtual residency of Cornbread and Tortillas — a collective of artists hailing from Appalachia, the Andes, Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua.
App State climate ‘superhero’ Dr. Baker Perry inspires young Brazilian scientist
April 16, 2021
The climate science research of App State’s Dr. Baker Perry has inspired a 4-year-old science enthusiast in Brazil. In an email to Perry, the child’s father shared his son has become fascinated with Perry after watching a documentary on the 2019 National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Expedition to Mount Everest, in which Perry participated.
App State honors 20th anniversary of Diversity Celebration
April 16, 2021
App State’s 2021 Diversity Celebration marked the 20th anniversary of this annual event and featured a full slate of virtual and in-person events designed to showcase diverse cultures through art, ideas and entertainment.
Residence hall wastewater testing supports App State’s COVID-19 management strategy
April 15, 2021
App State is now conducting all residence hall wastewater testing on-site through its Department of Biology. This testing is part of the university’s larger COVID-19 surveillance strategy, which includes testing events and targeted testing.
‘Kent State: Then, and Again’: New play brings Kent State’s history to the stage [faculty featured]
Watauga Democrat
April 15, 2021
Dr. Ray Miller in App State’s Department of Theatre and Dance survived the Kent State massacre May 4, 1970, and the experience has stuck with him, changing his worldview and serving as a catalyst for his career as an educator. The university presents the play he wrote, “Kent State: Then, and Again.”
Tackling trauma — Mountaineer strives to bring compassion and care to Watauga County
April 14, 2021
Appalachian State University alumna and adjunct instructor Denise Presnell ’93 ’17 has made it her mission to educate and inform the High Country about trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and resiliency. In the process, she has engaged a village.
App State Fulbright awardee Dr. Gregory Perreault engages in cross-national study on digital journalism
April 12, 2021
App State’s Dr. Gregory Perreault, assistant professor of multimedia journalism, has been awarded a 2020–21 Fulbright to teach and perform research at Austria’s University of Vienna this spring and summer. Through his research project, he is comparing the differences in journalistic values and practices between Austrian digital journalists and their American counterparts.
App State higher education professor helps create, co-directs Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges
April 9, 2021
App State’s Dr. Andrew Koricich is one of four co-founders and co-directors of the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges — a grant-funded initiative aimed at increasing appreciation for and understanding of U.S. regional, or rural-serving, colleges and their contributions. To date, the project has received more than half-million dollars in support.
Solving geological mysteries
Q&A with Dr. Steven J. Hageman, professor of geology
April 8, 2021
Two-time Fulbright award recipient Dr. Steven J. Hageman talks about his love for teaching and researching geology at Appalachian State University and how he helps students become effective problem-solvers.
The Dawn of the Forests Brought Waves of Death to the Oceans [faculty quoted]
Inside Science
April 1, 2021
App State geochemist Dr. Sarah Carmichael gives historical context of the Devonian extinction and the processes that took place in the ocean and land surfaces 376 million to 360 million years ago. She teaches in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences.
Lynn Patterson’s door at App State’s Belk Library is open
April 1, 2021
Lynn Patterson ’89, university program specialist in App State's Belk Library and Information Commons, considers her relationships with students as an important part of her job. The alumna has mentored many students over her 30-year employment at the university.
App State earns 2nd consecutive Top 10 Military Friendly School designation
March 30, 2021
App State has earned the No. 6 spot among large public schools receiving the Top 10 Military Friendly® Schools honor for 2021–22. This designation, awarded by VIQTORY, recognizes U.S. higher education institutions for their support of and resources for student veterans and active-duty military members. App State has been named among the nation’s Military Friendly Schools for more than a decade.
App Builds a Home is raising funds and building walls
March 29, 2021
With the foundation and fundraising nearly complete for App State’s second App Builds a Home (ABAH) project, a “Walls-Up Build Week” event is scheduled on the App State campus in April to construct walls for a home built in partnership with Watauga County Habitat for Humanity.
Appalachian Police Department’s new diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer promotes positive interactions
March 29, 2021
As a child, Cashae Cook ’14 said she was always glad to see police officers arrive at her house — because it meant she and her siblings would be safe. Now, as Appalachian Police Department’s new diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer, Cook wants to make sure the Mountaineer community also experiences positive interactions with police officers.
For ‘the gram’: App State’s Dr. Lubna Nafees studies social media influencers
March 29, 2021
Dr. Lubna Nafees, assistant professor in App State’s Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, studies how social media influencers shape the attitudes, perceptions and buying habits of consumers.
App State Fulbrighter Dr. Suzanna Bräuer explores microbes’ impact on climate change
March 26, 2021
App State’s Dr. Suzanna Bräuer, professor of biology, has been awarded a 2020–21 Fulbright to research how methane-producing microorganisms known as archaea impact global climate change. Her Fulbright assignment takes her to Finland, where she is also teaching graduate courses at the University of Eastern Finland.
App State Fulbright awardee Dr. Eric Karchmer researches adapting traditional Chinese medicine to treat emerging illnesses
March 26, 2021
App State’s Dr. Eric Karchmer — a 2020–21 Fulbright awardee — has embarked on a Fulbright expedition to Taiwan, where, for the next 10 months, he will research how Taiwanese families are using traditional Chinese healing practices to manage the health of their children. He is joined by his wife, App State’s Dr. Dana Powell, and their children.
App State Police develops new unit to specialize in diversity, inclusion and community engagement
March 25, 2021
The Appalachian Police Department has developed the Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement Unit to help build meaningful relationships and trust between APD officers and campus and community members from underrepresented groups. Read on to learn more about the unit and Cashae Cook ’14, who was appointed diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer in January.

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