Topic: Faculty and Staff

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How to Train and Eat to Boost Your Immunity from Coronavirus [faculty featured]
Podium Runner
March 11, 2020
Described as “the world’s leading exercise-immunity researcher,” Appalachian State University’s Dr. David Nieman offers practical advice on running and the immune system — from how regular, modest exercise boosts immunity while long-effort exercise like marathons can lower immunity for 24 to 72 hours, to how certain foods can assist marathoners in countering the risk for respiratory illnesses.
App State's Paul Meggett recognized by The National Black Lawyers Top 100
March 11, 2020
Meggett, who supervises and directs all legal services at Appalachian as general counsel, is one of only six African American attorneys in North Carolina currently recognized by The National Black Lawyers Top 100.
Matt Huntanar wins December 2019 drawing of App State’s Staff Shout Out program
March 11, 2020
Matt Huntanar, coordinator of the university’s Jump Start Appalachian program, is among the more than 1,000 Appalachian staff members who were recognized for their Shout Out-worthy service to the university in 2019.
App State Staff Shout Out program recognizes Dr. Gary McCullough as January drawing winner
March 11, 2020
McCullough, who serves as associate dean of research and graduate education in Appalachian’s Beaver College of Health Sciences, is one of 2,029 staff members who have been recognized to date for their Shout Out-worthy service to the university.
Madagascar’s mysterious, lemur-eating cats started as ship stowaways [faculty quoted]
Science
March 10, 2020
The cats, twice the size of house cats, didn’t evolve on the island, research now shows. Instead, they may descend from domestic cats released from Arabian trading ships more than 1,000 years ago. Appalachian’s Dr. Zachary Farris, unaffiliated with the research team’s hypothesis, adds context about the island’s cats. He teaches in the Department of Health and Exercise Science.
App State marketing professor’s book analyzes Uber’s success
March 4, 2020
In her book, “Uber,” Dr. Pia Albinsson, professor in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business, provides key insights into the inner workings of the sharing economy and delivers a comprehensive overview of Uber’s technological innovations, global expansion and business model.
Grant-funded App State GIS analysis aids in advocating climate change policy
March 4, 2020
Dr. Johnathan Sugg, assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of Geography and Planning, along with geography students Tatiana Magee and Will Hutchinson ’16 ’19, has completed a GIS analysis that supports the climate advocacy efforts of nonprofit Protect Our Winters.
Gillin Named AD of the Year by NACDA
March 3, 2020
App State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin has been named a national Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year for 2019-20, announced Tuesday by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).
App State College of Arts and Sciences welcomes new associate dean for 2020–21
Feb. 28, 2020
Effective May 1, Dr. Michael “Mike” Madritch, professor in Appalachian’s Department of Biology, will assume the role of associate dean in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. He will serve alongside Dr. Mark D. Bradbury, the college’s other associate dean.
Contrary to Todd Gilbert, U.S isn't reducing carbon emissions at world's highest rate [faculty quoted]
PolitiFact
Feb. 24, 2020
Dr. Jamie Russell of Appalachian State University’s Energy Center gives context regarding the U.S.’s reduction of carbon emissions in this fact-checking column published by The Poynter Institute.
Nationally recognized App State MBA available online in fall 2020
Feb. 24, 2020
Beginning this fall, students around the world will have access to Appalachian’s Master of Business Administration degree program through App State Online. Students in the nationally recognized MBA program receive a well-rounded business education that provides the in-demand skills sought by today’s employers.
App State’s Walker College of Business announces leadership changes
Feb. 21, 2020
Walker College’s Dr. Sandra Vannoy, Dr. Tim Forsyth and Dr. Scott Hunsinger have assumed new leadership roles following the appointment of former WCOB Dean Heather Hulbert Norris as Appalachian’s new interim provost and executive vice chancellor.
What Runners Need to Know About Coronavirus [faculty featured]
Runners World
Feb. 20, 2020
What should runners know about the coronavirus — its symptoms, risk factors and any precautions to take, especially if traveling for races? Runners World talks to Appalachian State University’s David Nieman, Dr.PH., director of the Human Performance Lab at the North Carolina Research Campus.
App State partners continue service work in Africa with Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni
Feb. 20, 2020
Relationships fostered during Appalachian’s Mandela Washington Fellowship Leadership Institutes take several locals overseas to launch new initiatives in Africa.
Ndinephupha Youth Talks in New Brighton
Mandela Washington Fellowship Leadership Institute at App State yields partnership to encourage youth to express their dreams
Feb. 20, 2020
Youth in South Africa are trained to express their dreams in public speeches, then work with community partners to achieve those dreams.
Dreaming for Change in Burundi
Dr. Connie Green travels to Africa to initiate education program with Mandela Washington Mandela recipient
Feb. 20, 2020
A relationship fostered during Appalachian’s Mandela Washington Fellowship Leadership Institutes take Dr. Connie Green overseas to launch new initiatives in Africa.
The Nature Network in Zimbabwe
App State alumna partners with Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnus to engage students in wildlife conservation
Feb. 20, 2020
Common interests between a local environmental educator and a Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnus will connect students in North Carolina and Zimbabwe.
Mentoring youth in Benin
App State alumna shares mentoring program with Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnus in West Africa
Feb. 20, 2020
A relationship fostered during Appalachian’s Mandela Washington Fellowship Leadership Institute led to a new youth mentorship program in the Republic of Benin.