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Dr. Shanshan Lou — devoted to helping advertising students succeed
Nov. 1, 2019
This professor and cross-cultural advertising expert expands students’ opportunities through study abroad and connections with industry leaders.
2019 Green E Awards honor ‘sustainable business champions’ at App State
Oct. 31, 2019
Dr. Joseph Cazier and Dr. Todd Cherry were recognized with this year’s Green E Awards, conferred by the Walker College of Business. The awards honor individuals in the college for their outstanding accomplishments in the area of sustainable business.
Mystery surrounds ancient toad bones found in NC mountains. Where are the heads? [faculty featured]
The News & Observer
Oct. 31, 2019
Anthropology professor Dr. Thomas Whyte solves the mystery of the headless toads.
South Arts supports App State documentary on living folk traditions in Appalachia
Oct. 30, 2019
This grant funding supports graduate student Chelsey Johnson’s work during the 2019–20 academic year to document living folk traditions in Appalachia. The project is part of the “In These Mountains” initiative, which aims to preserve Central Appalachia’s arts and culture.
The Controversial Past: Allison Fredette on Teaching Difficult History [faculty featured]
History Notes
Oct. 30, 2019
In this podcast hosted by the Greensboro History Museum, Appalachian State University’s Dr. Allison Fredette talks about the challenges of teaching controversial issues to learners in K-12 and institutions of higher learning and how she helps instructors learn to navigate and overcome the challenges encountered when touching on race, immigration, gender and other subjects. Fredette teaches in the Department of History.
App State’s Dr. Tempestt Adams prepares future teachers to lead their students on a journey of exploration
Oct. 28, 2019
Dr. Tempestt Adams in Appalachian’s career and technical education (CTE) program uses research-based techniques to develop high school instructors for classes that could directly impact their students’ college and career choices.
The archaeologist and the headless toads: A ‘trilling’ tale from Appalachian’s Dr. Tom Whyte
Oct. 28, 2019
Dr. Tom Whyte, an anthropology professor at App State, digs for answers to ancient mysteries about precolonial life in the Appalachian Mountains.
Can You Turn Fat into Muscle? [faculty quoted]
Weight Watchers
Oct. 28, 2019
There are two primary ways that resistance training helps promote fat loss. App State’s Dr. N. Travis Triplett, a professor of exercise science and the newly elected president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), explains what they are and how they work.
Fall foliage continuing to peak through weekend [faculty quoted]
WXII Channel 12
Oct. 23, 2019
Biology professor Dr. Howie Neufeld, the official "Fall Color Guy" of Western North Carolina, says the perfect conditions have arrived for furthering fall foliage colors.
App State receives more than $600K from NSF in support of sea sponge research
Oct. 23, 2019
Dr. Cara Fiore, visiting assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of Biology, will travel to the Caribbean island of Curaçao in summer 2020 to begin her research of sea sponge filtration and its impact on the coral reef food web.
App State’s Dr. Herb Brown shares his passion for teaching business and technology
Oct. 22, 2019
Appalachian’s career and technical education (CTE) program prepares future teachers to instruct a wide range of business and technical courses. Dr. Herb Brown, a professor in the CTE program, specializes in business, marketing and entrepreneurship education, as well as business, finance and information technology education.
App State’s Dr. Sarah J. Greenwald named among 2020 Association for Women in Mathematics Fellows
Oct. 22, 2019
Greenwald, professor of mathematics at Appalachian, was selected for the newest class of AWM Fellows for her efforts to spark interest in mathematics for young individuals, especially girls; her contributions to advancing women in mathematics; and her mentorship of students.
Appalachian’s Dr. Cheryl Lee — preparing prospective teachers
Oct. 22, 2019
Dr. Cheryl Lee, professor in Appalachian’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, prepares future educators to teach critical life skills in family and consumer sciences.
Staff Shout Out September drawing winner Lance Schoychid goes ‘above and beyond’
Oct. 21, 2019
Lance Schoychid, IT business continuity analyst in Appalachian’s Information Technology Services and two-time Staff Shout Out recipient, said he is honored to work in the ITS department and to be recognized through the university’s Staff Shout Out program.
ALS and the Brain Drain of Higher Education [faculty opinion]
Inside Higher Education
Oct. 17, 2019
We can help win the battle against the disease in the classroom with our students, in our research and in our service, writes Dane Ward, dean of libraries at App State.
'Prepared, Not Scared' — emergency planning a priority at App State
Oct. 15, 2019
Appalachian’s Department of Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHS&EM) participated in on-campus events during September — National Preparedness Month — to showcase how Appalachian stays one step ahead of emergencies.
App State’s Dr. Leigh Dunston receives 2019 Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance Award
Oct. 15, 2019
Dr. Leigh Dunston, executive-in-residence in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, housed in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business.
Ten Must-See Spots on the Blue Ridge Parkway [faculty quoted]
Garden & Gun
Oct. 14, 2019
Already one of the most scenic roads in America, the Blue Ridge Parkway becomes a cherished Southern spectacle come October. To make the most of what the parkway has to offer, Appalachian State University biology professor Howard S. Neufeld, better known as the “Fall Color Guy,” shares his favorite spots along the way.