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Success is in her code
App State’s Jenny Ly among up-and-coming women in computer science
Oct. 7, 2019
Ly said she found her passion for programming and science during her first hackathon — a collaborative event in which computer programmers develop software programs at breakneck speed.
Appalachian Police Academy celebrates second graduating class
Oct. 1, 2019
Appalachian Police Academy celebrates its second graduating class and the graduates’ 100% pass rate on the North Carolina police officer certification exam.
From foundation to roof — App Builds a Home takes shape during blitz build
Sept. 26, 2019
App Builds a Home takes shape as 200-plus volunteers turn out for two days of construction. The Habitat home, built in partnership with Watauga County Habitat for Humanity, is located in Boone’s GreenWood subdivision and will be inhabited by the Barker family.
App State’s Bryan Hill demonstrates the impact of a STEM scholarship
Sept. 26, 2019
Through academics and extracurriculars, Appalachian sophomore Bryan Hill demonstrates the impact of the Appalachian High Achievers in STEM scholarship program, which offers seminars, research projects, mentoring and workshops, among other benefits.
New River Conservancy is “ReWilding” Elk Shoals
Winston-Salem Journal
Sept. 25, 2019
The New River Conservancy and New River State Park are working to reopen Elk Shoals to the public through a plan they are calling ReWilding Elk Shoals. A team from Appalachian State University's Appalachian Studies program participated in planting native trees in the flood plain at Elk Shoals on Sept. 20.
App State student veteran among 124 selected nationally for SVA Leadership Institute
Sept. 24, 2019
Grayson Farmer, a senior marketing major and president of Appalachian’s Student Veterans Association, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for the 2019 Student Veterans of America Leadership Institute, which focused on community service, leadership self-awareness and networking.
On the job — all part of App State’s Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program
Sept. 19, 2019
For students in Appalachian State University’s Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program (SDAP), a campus job is a core part of the educational experience — and an opportunity to build work and life skills in a supportive environment.
App State students make an impact on businesses’ triple bottom line
Sept. 19, 2019
Appalachian’s Impact Clinic, an initiative of Appalachian’s Walker College of Business that began in fall 2017, helps local businesses pursue B Corp status. B Corporations balance purpose and profit while working for the greater good.
App State group researches alternative energy uses for local farmers
Watauga Democrat
Sept. 13, 2019
During the past five to six years, faculty and students at Appalachian State University have researched and developed different technologies to help local farmers extend their crop’s growing season. The research project — named Nexus — is located at the Watauga County Landfill and is used as a biomass and renewable energy testing location.
App State names 20 inaugural Beaver Scholars committed to improving regional health care
Sept. 12, 2019
The Beaver Scholars program, established by Don Beaver ’62 ’64 and his wife, Vickie Beaver, supports North Carolina students who demonstrate a strong commitment to improving health care in Appalachia.
Appalachian Welcomes More Than 19,200 Students; Sees Record Number of Underrepresented Students
High Country Press
Sept. 11, 2019
In August, Appalachian State University welcomed 19,280 students — the largest and most diverse class in university history. Preliminary numbers from the fall 2019 census data and the Office of Admissions as of Sept. 5 also show a continuing trend of strong retention rates for the fall 2019 semester.
App State’s Academy at Middle Fork reports significant progress
Sept. 10, 2019
App State announces new test scores for the Academy at Middle Fork that show significant progress over the past year.
Appalachian welcomes more than 19,200 students, sees record number of underrepresented students
Sept. 10, 2019
App State releases preliminary fall 2019 data showing high retention rates and a record number of underrepresented students.
As College Costs Rise, Students Struggle to Eat Healthy
expatalachians
Sept. 10, 2019
It’s that time of the year again: Students flocking back to school. For many students in college, it’s the time of the year when getting enough nutritious food to eat is a struggle. On average, Appalachian State University serves 10 students every day at the sustainability office food pantry.
High water, higher expectations — a STEM learning experience for all ages at App State
Sept. 10, 2019
Top-notch N.C. high schoolers take to the river for research, instructed by Appalachian State University faculty, staff and students. It’s a learning experience for all.
HBCU Partners With a State University to Educate Future Teachers About Social Justice
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Aug. 30, 2019
The department of education at Winston-Salem State University has partnered with the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, to help future teachers develop social justice dispositions while exploring school and community diversity.
Schedule set for Appalachian’s annual Health, Wellness and Safety Week
Aug. 29, 2019
Appalachian’s annual Health, Wellness and Safety Week provides new and returning students information about on- and off-campus support services and resources for health and safety efforts.
Dave by the Bell: The Strangest Thing
Aug. 29, 2019
What's the strangest thing these brand-new Mountaineers brought with them for Move-in Day 2019?