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  • Did a meteor streak across the sky last night? [faculty featured]
    Did a meteor streak across the sky last night? [faculty featured]
    WSOC-TV
    Aug. 30, 2024

    On Friday, Aug. 30, what is believed to be a meteor could be seen shooting across the night skies of the High Country. Several witnesses shared photos and videos of the event with WSOC-TV. Dr. Daniel Caton, a professor in App State’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, spoke with the station about the event.

  • At App State’s Camp Jean Rankin, youth practice speech skills in fun, interactive settings
    At App State’s Camp Jean Rankin, youth practice speech skills in fun, interactive settings
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Ten adolescents and teens from across the Southeast and Midwest attended App State’s second annual Camp Jean Rankin this summer, which provides unique opportunities for youth who stutter to learn fluency and self-empowerment skills and to enjoy High Country activities.

  • Jewel Davis appointed chair of 2026 Caldecott Award Selection Committee
    Jewel Davis appointed chair of 2026 Caldecott Award Selection Committee
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Jewel Davis, an education librarian and professor in University Libraries at App State, has been appointed to serve as chair of the 2026 Randolph Caldecott Award Selection Committee. The Caldecott Medal, established in 1937 and presented annually by the American Library Association, is one of the oldest and most highly regarded awards for children's book illustration in the United States. As committee chair, Davis will lead 14 distinguished librarians from across the nation in evaluating and selecting the most outstanding picture books published in 2025.

  • Overcoming Self-Care Challenges in Veterinary Practice [faculty featured]
    Overcoming Self-Care Challenges in Veterinary Practice [faculty featured]
    The Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Rebecca Newman, the assistant director/well-being coordinator in App State’s veterinary technology program, is the featured guest on this episode of The Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast. In the episode, Newman shares strategies on how to overcome self-care challenges in the demanding world of veterinary medicine.

  • Survey Results: 2024 Trends and Attitudes in Supply Chain and Sustainability [faculty featured]
    Survey Results: 2024 Trends and Attitudes in Supply Chain and Sustainability [faculty featured]
    Supply Chain Now
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Dr. Dinesh Davè, director and professor of supply chain management at App State, and Evan Junker, chief growth officer at SPARQ360, dive into the findings from the 2024 Supply Chain Trends and Attitudes Report, revealing how companies are prioritizing investments in AI, predictive analytics and supply chain visibility platforms to stay ahead.

  • Rational Choice Theory [faculty featured]
    Rational Choice Theory [faculty featured]
    MoneyGeek
    Aug. 26, 2024

    In this MoneyGeek article, economics experts offer insight into rational choice theory, which holds that people make rational decisions to maximize their self-interest. Dr. Neel Das, professor in App State’s Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, explains how the theory impacts people’s daily lives when it comes to finances.

  • App State honors Dr. Gail Donaldson, Dr. Cathy Marcum with inaugural Departmental Leadership Awards
    App State honors Dr. Gail Donaldson, Dr. Cathy Marcum with inaugural Departmental Leadership Awards
    Aug. 15, 2024

    App State has honored Dr. Gail Donaldson and Dr. Cathy Marcum with Departmental Leadership Awards for their exemplary contributions to App State’s academic community. Chair Donaldson received the Distinguished Leadership Award, and Chair Marcum received the Emerging Leader Award.

  • Creating Community for Vets at Rural Colleges [faculty featured]
    Creating Community for Vets at Rural Colleges [faculty featured]
    Inside Higher Ed
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Higher education institutions across the country have been working to provide support for student veterans since the G.I. Bill was signed into law in 1944. However, new research suggests that the services are not necessarily reaching as many veterans as they could, particularly at rural community colleges. Experts, including Dr. Andrew Koricich, a professor of higher education at App State, explain ways that colleges can better reach veteran learners in rural areas.

  • App State recognizes 6 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence
    App State recognizes 6 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence
    Aug. 8, 2024

    App State’s Walker College of Business has honored six faculty and staff members with its annual Sywassink Awards for Excellence, which recognize achievements in teaching, research, service and more. The awards are supported by a contribution from honorary App State alumnus G.A. Sywassink.

  • Federal infrastructure funding is fueling a push to remove dams and restore river habitat [faculty featured]
    Federal infrastructure funding is fueling a push to remove dams and restore river habitat [faculty featured]
    Associated Press
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Funding from the recent $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill has supported dam removal projects across the nation. This article in the Associated Press highlights the Shull’s Mill Dam removal project in Boone, which included the relocation of rare eastern hellbender salamanders. App State biology professor Dr. Michael Gangloff, who is coordinating the biological monitoring at the Shull’s Mill site, said the dam removal is expected to improve water quality and make the river more hospitable for salamanders.

  • App State’s student solar vehicle team races to podium finish in cross-country challenge
    App State’s student solar vehicle team races to podium finish in cross-country challenge

    Team Sunergy also earned the Spirit of the Event Award

    Aug. 6, 2024

    App State’s solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, secured second place in its class in the 2024 Electrek American Solar Challenge and also took home the Spirit of the Event Award. The team’s car, ROSE, completed 1,562 miles over the eight-day, cross-country road race.

  • Hudson Elementary School completes Third Annual Cast Iron Project [faculty and alumni featured]
    Hudson Elementary School completes Third Annual Cast Iron Project [faculty and alumni featured]
    News-Topic
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Joe Bigley ’04, lecturer in the Department of Art at App State, is executive director of the Western NC Sculpture Center, located in the Happy Valley community of Caldwell County. The center recently collaborated with Hudson Elementary School art teacher and App State art education alumna Emilee Aldaco ’14 on a cast iron project designed by a fourth grade class.

  • 3 Ways to Relieve Back to School ‘Overwhelm’ [faculty featured]
    3 Ways to Relieve Back to School ‘Overwhelm’ [faculty featured]
    MiddleWeb
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Dr. Julie Hasson shares several tips and tools for teachers to use to reduce stress at the start of the school year. Her strategies aim to help teachers manage workload, enhance organization and promote well-being. Hasson has been an educator for over 30 years. She is currently an assistant professor and program director of school administration in App State’s Department of Media, Career Studies and Leadership Development.

  • Find Your Sustain Ability: Britt Wray on the age of climate anxiety
    Find Your Sustain Ability: Britt Wray on the age of climate anxiety
    Aug. 2, 2024

    Host Laura England, associate director of App State’s Quality Enhancement Plan and practitioner-in-residence in the Department of Sustainable Development, talks with Dr. Britt Wray, a researcher and storyteller focused on the mental health impacts of climate change. Wray, director of the CIRCLE initiative at Stanford Psychiatry, explores the intersection of climate science, psychology and communication, and shares her journey in navigating interdisciplinary fields — including conservation biology, science communication and the ethics of synthetic biology. She highlights the importance of storytelling in climate communication.

    Find more App State podcasts at podcasts.appstate.edu and subscribe on your favorite platform.

  • NC School of Banking moves headquarters to App State to foster ‘excellence in banking education’
    NC School of Banking moves headquarters to App State to foster ‘excellence in banking education’

    More than 200 financial professionals took part in the school’s 2024 program at App State

    Aug. 1, 2024

    The NC School of Banking has relocated its headquarters to App State, forming a strategic partnership to enrich academic and professional development opportunities for future banking leaders. More than 200 financial professionals took part in the school’s 2024 program at App State.

  • App State partners with 27 NC community colleges to expand Aspire Appalachian program
    App State partners with 27 NC community colleges to expand Aspire Appalachian program

    Aspire is a seamless pathway for transfer students to complete their degrees at App State

    July 30, 2024

    In support of transfer student success, App State has expanded its Aspire Appalachian program, securing new and renewed partnerships with 27 NC community colleges. Aspire provides a streamlined path for students at partner community colleges to complete their bachelor's degrees at App State.

  • App State partners with Project Kitty Hawk to offer 5 streamlined App State Online programs in 2024–25
    App State partners with Project Kitty Hawk to offer 5 streamlined App State Online programs in 2024–25

    The degree programs in health care management, supply chain management, accounting, criminal justice, and organizational leadership and learning are designed for working adults

    July 26, 2024

    App State has partnered with Project Kitty Hawk, an ed tech nonprofit, to expand higher education access to millions of adult learners across NC. The university will launch five App State Online degree programs supported by the project in the 2024–25 academic year — all designed for working adults.

  • Rare astronomical event expected to occur soon [faculty featured]
    Rare astronomical event expected to occur soon [faculty featured]
    WFAE
    July 26, 2024

    Astronomers predict that a star about 3,000 lightyears away from earth in the constellation Corona Borealis is about to go nova. The star, which cannot normally be seen with the naked eye, will temporarily be as bright as Polaris — also known as the North Star. Dr. Daniel Caton, a professor in App State’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, speaks about the rare astronomical event in this interview with WFAE. Interviewing Caton is WFAE Morning Edition host Marshall Terry, who graduated from App State in 2007 with a degree in communications.

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