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  • ‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement
    ‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement
    Dec. 15, 2018

    About 1,600 students crossed the platform during Appalachian’s Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies held Saturday in Holmes Convocation Center.

  • Appalachian student-athlete returns to graduate after 4 years in the NFL
    Appalachian student-athlete returns to graduate after 4 years in the NFL
    Dec. 14, 2018

    When Demetrius McCray left Appalachian for the NFL draft in 2013, he had full intentions to return to finish his degree. After five years away, he is back and graduating this December.

  • With App State Police, Madison Cook follows in family footsteps of service
    With App State Police, Madison Cook follows in family footsteps of service
    Dec. 12, 2018

    The junior criminal justice-international studies major is a member of the first class of Appalachian’s two-year Police Officer Development Program, which was created to equip Appalachian students with the knowledge, skills and training to become law enforcement officers.

  • Sun Belt Conference gifts $10K to Appalachian’s Reich College of Education and Watauga County Schools
    Sun Belt Conference gifts $10K to Appalachian’s Reich College of Education and Watauga County Schools
    Dec. 7, 2018

    The gift was part of the CFP Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week initiative and funded Appalachian’s First Teach Program.

  • College to Career — new course at Appalachian prepares students for what’s next
    College to Career — new course at Appalachian prepares students for what’s next
    Dec. 3, 2018

    Students in the course will have the opportunity to improve their writing, networking, interviewing and financial literacy skills, as well as learn the importance of their social media presence.

  • App State Wins First Sun Belt Title Game
    App State Wins First Sun Belt Title Game
    Appalachian State Mountaineers
    Dec. 1, 2018

    Hosting the first Sun Belt Conference Championship Game, App State won 30-19 against Louisiana to claim its third straight league title and earn an automatic bid to face a Conference USA team in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 15.

  • Appalachian’s 2018 Top of the Rock — a support system for many
    Appalachian’s 2018 Top of the Rock — a support system for many
    Dec. 1, 2018

    Each year, Appalachian’s Top of the Rock recipient is recognized for his or her outstanding achievements and contributions to the success of others. Rachel Gallardo, the 2018 recipient, is more than deserving of the honor.

  • Meet Murilo Artese, comedian and Appalachian Student Ambassador
    Meet Murilo Artese, comedian and Appalachian Student Ambassador
    Nov. 30, 2018

    Artese, from São Paulo, Brazil, is a member of the NouN Improv Comedy Troupe and Appalachian Student Ambassadors, as well as International Appalachian (INTAPP) and the Student Orientation Undergraduate Leader (SOUL) program.

  • Awards for Thomas, Satterfield Headline All-Sun Belt Honors
    Awards for Thomas, Satterfield Headline All-Sun Belt Honors
    Nov. 29, 2018

    Highlighted by quarterback Zac Thomas being named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year, Scott Satterfield being named Sun Belt Coach of the Year and the program's 16 all-conference selections including six All-Sun Belt first-team picks, Appalachian State fared well as the league announced its 2018 awards Thursday.

  • NSF funds Appalachian research of ‘Changing Glacier Dynamics at Athabasca Glacier’
    NSF funds Appalachian research of ‘Changing Glacier Dynamics at Athabasca Glacier’
    Nov. 20, 2018

    Appalachian’s Dr. William Armstrong, along with geology majors Hannah Field and Anthony Hengst, will travel to the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park to study the glacier’s basal motion.

  • Appalachian student wins prestigious furniture industry award
    Appalachian student wins prestigious furniture industry award
    Nov. 19, 2018

    Ryan Decker, a senior industrial design major with a concentration in furniture design, received a Pinnacle Award from the International Society of Furniture Designers for his cabinet design titled “Warden of Wallop Park.”

  • ASU Student Receives American Red Cross’ Highest Award
    ASU Student Receives American Red Cross’ Highest Award
    GoBlueRidge.net
    Nov. 15, 2018

    An Appalachian State University student’s action performing CPR on an unresponsive classmate this February has earned her the American Red Cross’ highest award, the Certificate of Merit. Amanda Buffa, a senior special education major from New Bern, received the award during a ceremony Monday, Nov. 12, in the Plemmons Student Union Solarium on campus.

  • Appalachian announces winners and runners-up of 2018 International Education Week Photo Contest
    Appalachian announces winners and runners-up of 2018 International Education Week Photo Contest
    Nov. 15, 2018

    From the mountains of the Scottish Highlands to a “Curious Lion” in Zimbabwe, the winning and runner-up photos in the 2018 IEW Photo Contest explore the world through the eyes of Appalachian faculty, staff and students.

  • Sound the Alarm — It can save a life
    Sound the Alarm — It can save a life
    Avery Journal
    Nov. 14, 2018

    The American Red Cross, Appalachian State University students and representatives of the Boone Fire Department teamed up with the goal of visiting 167 households in two mobile home communities. They were to install free, 10-year life smoke alarms. Toys and disaster activity books were also distributed to the children.

  • Appalachian student receives American Red Cross’ highest award
    Appalachian student receives American Red Cross’ highest award
    Nov. 13, 2018

    For senior Amanda Buffa, her February day of class in Appalachian’s Reich College of Education started out as normal. Then, when one of her classmates collapsed and became unresponsive, her CPR skills were put to the test.

  • The Appalachian Community has strong military connections and support for student veterans
    The Appalachian Community has strong military connections and support for student veterans
    Nov. 9, 2018

    As Veterans Day approaches, we take a look at the Appalachian Community’s connection with the military and its support for student veterans.

  • App State student whips up new macaron business
    App State student whips up new macaron business
    Watauga Democrat
    Nov. 9, 2018

    A 21-year-old Appalachian State University student found a way to turn a stress-relieving hobby into a business in the area. Nina Halas, originally of Weddington, launched her new business Boone N’ Batter LLC in February with the help of the university’s Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship.

  • Women’s athletics at Appalachian — 50 years strong, the heart beats on
    Women’s athletics at Appalachian — 50 years strong, the heart beats on
    Nov. 8, 2018

    Many things have evolved with Appalachian women’s athletics over the years, but the passions of the athletes haven’t changed.

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