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Students and geology professor research ancient marine animal
March 25, 2015
While part of the research team is studying living echinoderms, such as starfish, brittle stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and sea lilies, Waters, White and Nguyen are part of a larger research team studying fossil echinoderms including blastoids.
Reading Clinic named for Reich College of Education benefactor Pat A. Anderson
March 24, 2015
A reading clinic at Appalachian State University that helps children improve their reading skills has been named in honor of university benefactor Pat A. Anderson of Taylorsville.
Appalachian’s 24-hour fundraiser wins CASE Grand Award and sets the stage for this year’s #iBackAPP event
March 17, 2015
The day-long fund drive was held last year to generate pride in Appalachian, increase the alumni participation rate and raise support for The Appalachian Fund, the university’s unrestricted annual fund.
A night of traditional Appalachian music April 16 will support Appalachian studies scholarships
March 6, 2015
For those who enjoy foot-tapping, rousing and traditional Old-Time music, come out and join the Center for Appalachian Studies for the Ed Cabbell Scholarship Benefit Concert.
10th Annual Tom Moore 5K Run/Walk held April 11
March 5, 2015
Students from Appalachian’s Recreation Management program, in collaboration with Huntington’s Disease Society of America, will host the 10th Annual Tom Moore 5K Run/Walk.
Luck o’ the Lassie fundraiser will be held March 17 to benefit Girls on the Run
March 2, 2015
The event, sponsored by Girls on the Run of the High Country, features wine tasting, food prepared by The Best Cellar chefs and a live auction.
17th annual Polar Plunge raises more than $7,300 for Special Olympics
March 2, 2015
It was a true Polar Plunge Thursday with 162 plungers braving snow and a 34-degree water temperature to raise more than $7,300 for Special Olympics athletes in Watauga County during the 17th annual Polar Plunge at Appalachian State University’s duck pond.
17th Annual Polar Plunge rescheduled for Feb. 26
Feb. 16, 2015
The 17th annual Polar Plunge at Appalachian State University’s duck pond that was originally scheduled for Feb. 19 has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26.
Local manufacturer supports NCCET’s Future Engineers’ Camp
Feb. 16, 2015
US Conec, a Hickory-based fiber optic cables and connection hardware manufacturer, has contributed $5,000 to support the 2015 Future Engineers’ Camp operated by the N.C. Center for Engineering Technologies. The center, also located in Hickory, operates week-long day camps each summer for area school students from 3rd to 10th grade.
Center for Appalachian Studies receives grant to develop classroom materials focused on region’s musical heritage
Feb. 12, 2015
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership has awarded $7,000 to the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University to develop lesson plans about North Carolina’s music traditions.
17th Annual Polar Plunge held Feb. 19
Feb. 6, 2015
Take a dip in the duck pond at Appalachian State University for a great cause. The annual Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics athletes in Watauga County.
Appalachian raises more than $200 million to support academics, arts and athletics
Jan. 27, 2015
The Campaign for Appalachian is the university’s largest fundraising effort to date.
Dave by the Bell: Why is service important?
Jan. 23, 2015
In this edition we interviewed Appalachian State University students while they were volunteering at The Watauga Humane Society, The Hospitality House and the Appalachian Theatre during the MLK Day of Service.
Appalachian Warrior Fund established to assist veterans and their children
Jan. 23, 2015
The scholarship fund is for honorably discharged and disabled veterans and their children who have been admitted and enrolled at the university.
Service-learning project benefits Daniel Boone Native Gardens
Nov. 7, 2014
Students in a First Year Seminar course research, create and install plant signage at Daniel Boone Native Gardens.
Wilson Scholars begin college with study abroad in France
Sep. 19, 2014
The Wilson Scholars program welcomes four inaugural scholars, who began their Appalachian Experience with study abroad.
Learning garden teaches children where food comes from
July 27, 2014
Appalachian State University students plant a learning garden to teach children how plants grow and where food comes from.
Appalachian receives $183,000 grant to train international science and English teachers
June 25, 2014
Appalachian State University has received a $183,000 Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program grant to implement a training program designed to enhance the capacity of 20 teachers representing 17 countries to teach science and English. The TEA Fellows will come from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Guatemala, India, Jordan, Mali, Nicaragua, Niger, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Zambia.

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