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On the track at 2016 American Solar Challenge
Aug. 10, 2016
For a week before and during the 2016 American Solar Challenge at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pennsylvania, Appalachian’s solar vehicle drivers weaved between traffic cones in slalom handling tests, clocked times, kidded to fast stops in wet road brake tests, and jumped from their vehicles in quick egress tests; crews demonstrated solar array charging capacity, battery load bearing and capacity; and dozens of details, including driver registration, insurance and support vehicle graphics, were scrutinized or, using track vernacular, “scrutineered.” And, after hours, there was laundry to be done.
Third place celebration at American Solar Challenge
Aug. 10, 2016
Team Sunergy leader Dan Blakeley rounds out the American Solar Challenge track race in third place, completing Apperion’s three-day run with 414 laps to Minnesota’s 386. Exiting the vehicle, he’s doused with a shower of cold water from his team.
Appalachian vehicle finishes in sixth place in American Solar Challenge
Aug. 8, 2016
Twelve students who departed the campus of Appalachian State University on July 21 completed a 17-day journey in Hot Springs, South Dakota, on Aug. 6, finishing a nearly 2,000-mile solar car race in sixth place overall and winning three international awards along the way with their solar vehicle, Apperion.
Appalachian’s solar vehicle team places third in the Formula Sun Grand Prix
July 28, 2016
Appalachian State University’s solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, has taken third place in the Formula Sun Grand Prix at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pennsylvania. Under heavy cloud cover and some rain, the team completed the race on July 28 with a total of 414 laps.
Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge awards Appalachian’s ACCESS program $5,000 for summer school opportunities
July 28, 2016
The Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge (WFBR) has awarded a $5,000 grant to Appalachian State University’s ACCESS (Appalachian Commitment to a College Education for Student Success) program to help provide summer school opportunities for women enrolled in the program.
Appalachian’s solar vehicle team qualifies for 2016 American Solar Challenge
July 27, 2016
On the first day of a three-day qualifying race, Appalachian State University’s solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, qualified for the American Solar Challenge Tuesday, July 26, at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pennsylvania. The team is currently in third place overall.
The Student Summit – inspiring knowledge, collaboration and action as part of the Appalachian Energy Summit
July 25, 2016
The Student Summit of Appalachian State University’s Energy Summit provides students the opportunity to drive change in clean energy initiatives.
5th Annual Energy Summit provides students platform for change
July 25, 2016
With the theme of “Knowledge. Collaboration. Action.”, Appalachian welcomes more than 450 leaders to its 5th Annual Appalachian Energy Summit.
Dave by the Bell: Pokémon Go
July 19, 2016
Nintendo's Pokémon Go takes Appalachian State
Public history student revitalizes local Appalachia history
July 13, 2016
The outdoor theatre Horn in the West and the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum are undergoing revitalizations beginning this year thanks in part to Carson Sailor, a public history graduate student at Appalachian State University.
10th annual Kellar Radio Talent Institute prepares participants for the airwaves
July 6, 2016
During the institute, participants are exposed to various aspects of radio – including production, sales and marketing, on-air programming, copywriting and musical selection from industry professionals and experts.
Third student awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad
July 5, 2016
Three Appalachian State University students are among the recipients of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE).
First Appalachian cohort of Wake Forest physician assistant students graduate
June 15, 2016
The inaugural class of the Boone cohort of Wake Forest School of Medicine physician assistant (PA) students graduated with Master of Medical Sciences degrees during a ceremony in Winston Salem May 14.
Appalachian students again take home top honors at SOURCE Awards
June 8, 2016
Appalachian State University students Elizabeth Hundley, Megan Everhart and Kaitlyn Hutchens have been named SOURCE Awards winners for their conceptual lighting design projects in power management company Eaton’s 39th annual lighting design competition.
Appalachian State University announces Wilson Scholars for 2016
May 27, 2016
Six students have been selected to receive Appalachian State University’s Wilson Scholarship, the university’s most prestigious merit-based scholarship, which provides a full-ride education at Appalachian.
Fundraising class raises over $12,000 for local nonprofits
May 20, 2016
Appalachian State University students enrolled in Principles of Fund Raising, an upper-level class within the school’s nonprofit management minor, raised over $12,000 for High Country nonprofits during the spring semester.
May 2016 Commencement Video
May 19, 2016
Appalachian State University is known for close collaboration between faculty and students, and superb faculty mentorship. In this piece from May 2016 Commencement, students share their memories of their favorite professors, and faculty share why they are passionate about imparting knowledge.
May 2016 Commencement Photos
May 19, 2016
A total of 3,088 undergraduate students and 329 graduate students received degrees during Appalachian State University’s May 2016 Commencement. Chancellor Sheri N. Everts told them, “Thank you for being part of our Appalachian community. Please know you will always be a part of this great university, as you are our most enduring legacy.”