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Appalachian named a top producer of Fulbright scholars
Feb. 23, 2016
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recently announced the U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most Fulbright U.S. Scholars in 2015-16 and Appalachian State University is on the list.
Peace Corps information session
Feb. 17, 2016
Interested in immersing yourself in a new culture, learning a new language and having the experience of a lifetime?
New staff members join Appalachian’s Office of International Education and Development
Feb. 16, 2016
They are Christopher Lytle, director of education abroad within OIED; Mark Hagen, assistant director of education abroad; Karen Marshall, assistant director of international student and scholar services and outreach; and Amanda Harvey, office manager.
Appalachian receives $150,000 grant to implement the Mandela Washington Fellowship Institute
Feb. 9, 2016
The six-week Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) Institute at Appalachian will be focused on civic leadership for 25 young leaders from several African countries.
Award-winning pianist Eleonora Karpukhova performs Feb. 17 at Appalachian
Jan. 27, 2016
A graduate of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Karpukhova is now an associate professor of music at her alma mater.
Dr. Joe Gonzalez, scholar of Cuba, gets ‘between the academic and the experiential’
Jan. 26, 2016
What’s the difference between a tourist and a traveler? If you ask Joseph Gonzalez, he might tell you it comes down to the sort of bus you’re riding in.
Appalachian expands opportunities in China through a new relationship with Wenzhou University
Jan. 8, 2016
Appalachian State University has entered a partnership with Wenzhou University in Wenzhou, China, that will facilitate collaborative activities, including student and faculty exchanges, joint academic programming and research collaboration.
Appalachian professors help transform higher education in Kurdistan
Jan. 7, 2016
Transforming higher education can be a slow, laborious process – even more so if the institution is located in a country surrounded by armed conflict and regional unrest.
Appalachian joins the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Dec. 2, 2015
BOONE—Twenty-nine faculty from across three colleges at Appalachian State University are involved in atmospheric sciences or related research.
International education is key to preparing global citizens
Nov. 18, 2015
BOONE—The internationalization of higher education has become an imperative, according to the associate vice chancellor for international education at Appalachian State University. Speaking at a luncheon during International Education Week on campus, Jesse Lutabingwa said providing global learning opportunities has become part of the university’s fabric.
Harris honored for promoting international opportunities for students
Nov. 18, 2015
BOONE—Professor Al Harris from Appalachian State University’s Department of Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management has received the Walker College of Business’s Lifetime Achievement Award for devoting his career to providing students with international opportunities.
Want to bring an international volunteer to Boone? AIESEC seeks support for Global Citizen program
Nov. 16, 2015
BOONE—AIESEC at Appalachian State University is looking for support to start its international volunteer program, Global Citizen. Support may include offering volunteer opportunities with High Country nonprofits, becoming a host family, or providing monetary sponsorships.
Appalachian remains 4th among master’s degree granting institutions for study abroad participation
Nov. 16, 2015
The strength of Appalachian State University’s study abroad programs and student interest in living and learning in a different culture has placed the university near the top of rankings released Nov. 16 by the Institute of International Education.
Hutchins receives National Translation Award
Nov. 9, 2015
The award recognizes Hutchins' Arabic to English translation of “The New Waw: Saharan Oasis” by Ibrahim al-Koni.
Global Film Series presents “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night”
Nov. 9, 2015
The film is the first Iranian vampire western ever made. Director and writer Ana Lily Amirpour’s debut is a joyful mash-up of genre, archetype and iconography.
Step Afrika! performs Nov. 17 at Appalachian
Oct. 27, 2015
Step Afrika! is the first professional dance company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping.
Appalachian student/faculty delegation presents at conference in Romania
Oct. 13, 2015
A delegation from the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University traveled to Brasov, Romania, recently to present research at the Appalachians/Carpathians: Researching, Documenting, and Preserving Highland Traditions conference.
Reflections on Cuba
Oct. 9, 2015
In May, three faculty members took 15 students to Cuba for a multidisciplinary, study abroad course titled “Rhythm and Revolution: Exploring Music and Dance in Cuba.” The group committed to being travelers, not tourists and came away with an understanding of the island’s history, culture, politics and some of what Cubans experience each day.