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Groovin’ for a cause: App State’s annual Dance Marathon raises nearly $50K
Feb. 21, 2020
The annual Dance Marathon provided fun — and funds — as students danced for 15 hours and raised nearly $50,000 for local nonprofits.
On a winning note — App State pianist advances to national competition
Feb. 20, 2020
Pianist and Appalachian music performance graduate student Molly Reid ’14 will compete in the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Young Artist Performance Competition in March for a top prize of $5,000.
Dave by the Bell: Valentine's Dave 2020
Feb. 14, 2020
What do App State students really love?
App State named a top producer of Fulbright students in 2019–20
Feb. 13, 2020
In addition to being a top producer of Fulbright scholars, Appalachian is among top producers of Fulbright students for 2019–20.
Students contribute 1,350 service hours in App State’s 21st MLK Challenge
Jan. 24, 2020
Around 150 students participated in Appalachian’s 21st annual MLK Challenge, contributing 1,350 hours of service to 16 local organizations. The day of reflection, education and service honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Read 2 Succeed: App State Academy at Middle Fork
WFMY News 2
Jan. 17, 2020
Each week, WFMY News staff members visit a local school to talk about their love of reading. This video segment features students at the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork.
Taking Students to the Iowa Caucus: An Experiential Approach to American Politics [faculty contributor]
Political Science Now
Jan. 16, 2020
Dr. Phillip Ardoin, professor of political science and chair of the Department of Government and Justice Studies at Appalachian State University, describes the valueof taking Appalachian political science students to experience the presidential campaign process and to observe the Iowa Caucus as part of a course titled #App2Iowa 2020.
Appalachian art and visual culture major illustrates the value of on-campus jobs and internship
Jan. 14, 2020
Senior Gabrielle Knight enhances her art and visual culture major with on-campus jobs and an internship at Appalachian’s art galleries.
Elizabethton Parks and Rec have improvement plans for new year [student project mentioned]
Johnson City Press
Jan. 7, 2020
Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department in Tennessee has plans for the coming year, including future development of the Covered Bridge Park thanks to a detailed study by students of Appalachian State University.
2019: Key moments in App State’s 120th year
Dec. 23, 2019
Celebrate year’s end with a look back at Appalachian’s 2019 accomplishments in teaching, scholarship, service and athletics.
Beyond the heart of Appalachian: The beauty of Appalachia
Dec. 19, 2019
This photo gallery showcases some of the favorite getaways for Appalachian students within 15 miles, or a 10-minute drive, of the heart of campus. Take in the beauty and variety the High Country has to offer.
Dave by the Bell: Turkey Day Embarrassment
Dec. 19, 2019
When Appstate students head home for the fall break, shenanigans ensue.
App State welcomes newest class of 1,300 alumni
Dec. 18, 2019
More than 1,300 Appalachian State University students crossed the stage during the university’s Fall 2019 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 13 in Holmes Convocation Center.
App Builds a Home receives match donation
Watauga Democrat
Dec. 11, 2019
Curt and Linda Gillespie of Blowing Rock and Naples, Fla., were so inspired by the hard work at the first High Country Blitz Build, which was completed within 48 hours on Sept. 21-22 in affiliation with Watauga Habitat for Humanity and the student-led organization App Builds a Home of Appalachian State University, that they made a matching gift to the project.
Appalachian students give back
The Courier-Tribune
Dec. 9, 2019
During fall break, 29 students, staff and faculty gave back to organizations in North Carolina and Georgia by participating in Alternative Service Experience (ASE) programs offered through Appalachian and the Community Together (ACT) — part of Appalachian State University’s Division of Student Affairs. Among them was Bri Carter of Randleman.
App State awards Appalachian Community members and alumna for global leadership and engagement
Dec. 9, 2019
Appalachian’s 2019 Global Leadership Awards and Global Engagement Award were bestowed during the university’s annual Appalachian Global Symposium. Seven were honored for their support and significant contributions to advance global learning at Appalachian.
App State’s Army ROTC program celebrates 50th anniversary
Nov. 26, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Army ROTC culminated its 50th anniversary celebrations with a weekend of events that included participation in the university’s Heroes Day during the last home football game of the regular season.
15 countries, 6 continents — go globe-trotting with ‘Mountaineers Abroad’
App State announces winning photos of International Education Week Photo Contest
Nov. 26, 2019
Appalachian’s Office of International Education and Development announces the winners and runners-up of its 2019 International Education Week Photo Contest. The photos, taken by Appalachian faculty, staff and students, span 15 countries and six continents.