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How Loss Inspired UK Alumna's Work in Student Wellness
University of Kentucky
Aug. 2, 2018
At the end of her freshman year of college at Appalachian, Kyra Patel became a suicide loss survivor. She knew then she wanted to dedicate her life to helping others, especially college students, so they would know that no matter what they're going through, they are not alone. After graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Public Health in May 2018 with a master's in public health and a graduate certificate in biostatistics, Patel is now back where her passion for student health and wellness began, working as the coordinator of student social wellness at Appalachian State University.
Sywassink Awards conferred to 7 faculty and staff members in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business
The awards recognize excellence in teaching, research, service and more
July 26, 2018
Drs. Onur Ince, Pia Albinsson, Jamie Parson, and Dawn Medlin, along with Jesse Pipes, Jane Fitchlee and Greg Langdon, are the 2018 recipients of the Walker College of Business’ Sywassink Awards.
The ultimate resource
Appalachian’s university libraries are vibrant, collaborative learning environments where campus community members come together to create knowledge
July 25, 2018
Belk Library’s vast resources and knowledgeable staff keep Appalachian’s physical library relevant well into the digital age.
Dr. Garner Dewey appointed associate dean of Appalachian’s College of Fine and Applied Arts
July 25, 2018
Dr. Garner Dewey began his new position as associate dean after serving as the College of Arts and Sciences’ interim associate dean during the 2017–18 academic year.
New Police Officer Development Program to train the ‘policing leaders of tomorrow’ at Appalachian
July 19, 2018
The Appalachian Police Officer Development Program — the second of its kind in the nation — begins training student police cadets in summer 2018.
Say ‘hello’ to Appalachian’s chief of police
July 19, 2018
Building trust and changing minds are key to Appalachian State University Police Chief Andy Stephenson’s goal to become the model for policing in the United States.
Reoxcyn Innovation Group funds Appalachian research into possible health benefits of flavonoid supplements after strenuous activity
July 18, 2018
Appalachian’s Drs. David Nieman and Jennifer McBride will pit mixed flavonoid against placebo supplementation to study the effects of each on the immune system, oxidative stress and inflammation of individuals following strenuous exercise.
Becky Gosky wins Appalachian’s second Staff Shout Out quarterly drawing
July 18, 2018
As the winner of the Staff Shout Out program’s second quarterly drawing, Becky Gosky, coordinator in Appalachian’s Office of Relocation and Dual Career Assistance, won a University Bookstore gift and a YETI brand tumbler.
Appalachian’s College of Arts and Sciences welcomes a new associate dean for 2018–19
July 17, 2018
Dr. Mark D. Bradbury, professor of public administration in Appalachian’s Department of Government and Justice Studies, becomes an associate dean.
NC OSHERC funds Appalachian study on individual-level temperatures in cold work environments
July 17, 2018
Drs. Maggie Sugg and Jennifer Runkle, the grant recipients, said they plan to translate the study’s findings into new prevention strategies that would ensure optimal worker performance and protection in such environments.
The Paleontological Society funds Appalachian research into what role a lack of oxygen played in the Late Devonian mass extinction
July 17, 2018
Appalachian’s Dr. Cole Edwards and his team of researchers are testing rock samples collected from the western U.S. for anoxia — or the absence of oxygen — which may have contributed to the Late Devonian extinction.
Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church supports Parent to Parent FSN-HC fund for medically fragile infants and children
July 17, 2018
The $3,000 grant will help support Appalachian’s Sydney Powell Fund for Infants and Children who are Medically Fragile, which offers financial assistance to families in need who have a child with a serious medical condition.
Appalachian researchers contribute to study on protein that triggers antioxidant production
July 16, 2018
A study co-authored by Appalachian’s Dr. Brooke Christian and alumna Samantha Steyl examines the role of a protein called ATM that senses damaging reactive oxygen species and responds by triggering the production of antioxidants.
Appalachian’s Dr. Howard Neufeld contributes to global research on plant-damaging ozone pollution
July 13, 2018
A study co-authored by Appalachian’s Dr. Howard Neufeld examines global ozone pollution trends to provide better insight about spatial and temporal variation that relate to climate change, human health and crops/ecosystems around the world.
Counseling partnership yields positive results for WHS students
Watauga Democrat
July 13, 2018
The Assessment, Support and Counseling (ASC) Center at Watauga High School served 325 students — 24 percent of the student body — in the 2017-18 academic year. Appalachian professor and child clinical psychologist Kurt D. Michael is the founder of the ASC Center, a partnership between Appalachian State University and regional K-12 public schools to provide counseling and mental health education to students.
Appalachian’s NEXUS research project cuts by half local farm's greenhouse energy consumption
July 12, 2018
The root zone heat distribution system installed by Appalachian’s NEXUS team at Springhouse Farm in Vilas, North Carolina, has reduced the farm’s greenhouse energy consumption by 50 percent from January–May.
An ATM that dispenses antioxidants
Salk-led study clarifies dual role of protein that watches for cellular threats and repairs damage
Salk Insitute for Biological Studies
July 10, 2018
One reason we’re supposed to eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables is because they contain nutritious compounds called antioxidants. These molecules counteract the damage to our bodies from harmful products of normal cells called reactive oxygen species (ROS). Now, research led by a Salk Institute professor along with collaborators from Yale, Appalachian State University and other institutions found that a protein called ATM (short for ataxia-telangiectasia mutated) can sense the presence of ROS and responds by sounding the alarm to trigger the production of antioxidants.
Four Appalachian Community members awarded 2017–18 W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallions
July 9, 2018
Appalachian’s Elaine Everly, Nicole Flournory, Patrick Setzer and Keith Martin are the 2017–18 recipients of W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion — the highest award of its kind at Appalachian.