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‘Four years of transformative change’
Graduating Wilson Scholars reflect on their experiences in Appalachian’s premier scholarship program
May 15, 2018
Graduating Wilson Scholars reflect on their experiences in Appalachian’s premier scholarship program.
Over 3,500 students receive degrees at Appalachian during commencement ceremonies, May 11-12
May 14, 2018
Six commencement ceremonies were held for undergraduate and graduate students.
Appalachian junior Sope Kahn awarded 2017-18 Frances Holland Black Scholarship
May 11, 2018
Appalachian junior Sope Kahn, a gender, women’s and sexuality studies major, is the recipient of the 2017-18 Frances Holland Black Scholarship. In March, Kahn participated in the Southeastern Women’s Studies Association Conference.
Appalachian’s Jenna Willis awarded NBCC Foundation fellowship
May 11, 2018
Appalachian State University’s Jenna Willis is one of 33 master’s-level addictions counseling students selected to participate in the NBCC Foundation’s Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors.
Appalachian actuarial science major seizes opportunities ‘with full force’
May 9, 2018
Appalachian senior Malik Hargrave studies actuarial science while taking advantage of leadership opportunities on campus.
A trio of Appalachian students awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
May 7, 2018
Nancy Contreras-Quinteros, Bethany Brotherton and Carly Peggs have received a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and will study abroad in summer 2018. Lindsey Abdelfattah has been named as an alternate for the scholarship.
Appalachian’s Upward Bound awarded nearly $3.5M to support student access to higher education
May 3, 2018
Appalachian’s Upward Bound program will continue to provide academic support to students of Alleghany County, Ashe County, Avery County, Watauga County, Freedom and West Wilkes High schools thanks to federal funding.
Aspiring accountant aims for career working with veterans
April 20, 2018
Appalachian State University junior Rachel Foutz aspires to help veterans by combining her accounting education with a passion for making dreams a reality.
Appalachian junior awarded Critical Language Scholarship
April 19, 2018
Appalachian State University junior Logan Cleary, an English major, will travel to Hikone, Japan, this summer to study abroad through the Critical Language Scholarship Japanese Program.
Capturing Cuba — Appalachian students share photos from spring break 2018
April 6, 2018
During spring break of March 2018, 20 Appalachian State University students and three faculty members traveled to Cuba as part of a Walker College of Business international study experience. Travel along with the group and experience Cuba through this photo diary of their trip.
Inside the World of “Sweeney Todd”
A Look at Dramaturgy in Theatre
April 6, 2018
A team of student dramaturgs, working under the tutelage of Dr. Derek Davidson, assistant professor of theatre arts, has been hard at work for more than a year leading up to the production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”
Appalachian’s Cultural Ambassadors
International students and scholars help inspire global understanding and engagement
March 29, 2018
Appalachian’s Cultural Ambassadors program offers a chance for international students to visit with the local community, inspiring global understanding for everyone involved. International Day at Watauga County’s Mabel School was a recent venue.
Chitra Divakaruni on bridging cultural and ethnic diversity through storytelling
March 24, 2018
Prejudice, alienation, cultural misunderstanding and inspiration for overcoming life’s obstacles drive "One Amazing Thing" author Chitra Divakaruni. It's the latest SoundAffect podcast.
Hughes prepares for a career in intelligence by combining ROTC and criminal justice
March 21, 2018
Appalachian senior Kendall Hughes prepares for a career in intelligence by combining ROTC with a criminal justice major.
Runnin' on Shine
The story of Appalachian State University's Team Sunergy
March 15, 2018
An informative documentary that follows Appalachian State University's Team Sunergy as they compete in the 2017 Formula Sun Grand Prix. Team Sunergy travels from Boone, North Carolina, to Austin, Texas, for three days of solar racing at the United States’ premier Formula 1 track, Circuit of the Americas.
People and Lasers: Edible Lasers
Funovation
March 15, 2018
Dr. Lauren Woods, PhD, has been working to develop an edible laser with her team at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. What is an edible laser, you ask? Read on and find out.
Appalachian Senior awarded Critical Language Scholarship
March 14, 2018
Shannon Wells, Appalachian senior and winner of a Critical Language Scholarship, will travel to Hikone, Japan, this summer to participate in a language and cultural immersion program for American students.
The value of undergraduate student research
Students can develop skills needed for career or graduate school success
March 1, 2018
Working with professors on meaningful research or creative endeavors gives Appalachian students the skills they need for career or graduate school success.