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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.
Appalachian interior design students’ concept ‘pops up’ at The Container Store
Nov. 15, 2019
The Container Store chose the pop-up shop design of Appalachian interior design majors Jake Still and Grace McCormick, which packages key essentials for college students to organize their living spaces, as the winner of the 2019 PAVE GlobalShop Design Challenge.
Double Wood Farm scholarships recognize App State students for academic excellence, service to the community
Nov. 14, 2019
Double Wood Farm, owned by Appalachian Board of Trustees Secretary Mark E. Ricks ’89, donates two scholarships to Appalachian to recognize students for academic excellence and service to the community. The scholarships were awarded during the Oct. 31 football game.
App State student presents Latina deportation research at national conference
Nov. 11, 2019
Anna Biache, a senior sociology major, presented findings about Latina deportation trends at the Association of Humanist Sociology’s annual conference in El Paso, Texas. Her research was conducted in collaboration with Appalachian sociology professors Dr. Felicia Arriaga and Dr. Cameron Lippard.
Positive incentives guide students at App State Academy at Middle Fork
Nov. 5, 2019
Darron Daniels, the behavioral support coach at Appalachian’s Academy at Middle Fork, was inspired by lessons in his criminal justice courses to make a difference in the lives of children.
Behind Disney’s magic — Alex Young among App State students who intern for the company
Nov. 5, 2019
Appalachian is in the top 100 schools Disney partners with for its Disney College Program internships. Read about one student’s experience.