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We Were Travelers, Not Tourists
Traveling through Cuba with 15 students, 2 colleagues and no Internet
Oct. 9, 2015
A group of students and faculty learns about the history, culture and politics of Cuba – and some of what Cubans experience each day – during a study abroad experience.
Fleming Scholarship awarded to Boyd, Gordon and Henderson
Sep. 25, 2015
The inaugural Willie C. Fleming Scholarship has been awarded to three freshmen at Appalachian State University—Troy Boyd of Stanley, Latanya Gordon of Fayetteville and Jasmine Henderson of Charlotte. Each has received a $1,000 scholarship.
Student support services helps first-generation college students succeed
Sep. 24, 2015
For the past 43 years, Appalachian State University has been part of the federally funded Student Support Services Program (SSS) designed to help increase the number of low-income college students, first-generation students and those with disabilities successfully complete a postsecondary education.
“Rhythm and Revolution” — Cuba Study Abroad, 2015
Sep. 23, 2015
Images from a multidisciplinary, study abroad course titled “Rhythm and Revolution: Exploring Music and Dance in Cuba.” The program was led by faculty in dance, music and global studies.
“An Enemy of the People” to be presented Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Sep. 21, 2015
Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “An Enemy of the People,” playwright Henrik Ibsen’s 1882 masterpiece about an eco-conscious doctor who uncovers a controversial secret.
AppX: Acronyms, Jargon and General Confusion
Sep. 17, 2015
All is made clear as AppX's brand new host Patrick welcomes student body president Carson Rich to the podcast studio for a discussion that makes sense out of the alphabet soup that is college.
Bringing Global Learning into the Classroom
Sep. 17, 2015
Appalachian Students tie classroom to real world situations with global learning opportunities.
Service-Learning at App State: An Alternative to Spring Break
Sep. 17, 2015
Students choose Alternative Service Experience (ASE) over cruising or car trips for Spring Break.
Professor mentorship: Libby Puckett & Nicole Reilly
Sep. 17, 2015
Chemistry major Nicole Reilly ’11 credits her professors, specifically Chemistry Professor Libby Puckett with “preparing her for life.”
The First Year Showcase to be presented Sept. 24-27
Sep. 16, 2015
Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present The First Year Showcase, an exclusive first look at up-and-coming talent at Appalachian.
Appalachian awarded $273,922 from U.S. Department of Education to support Student Veterans
Sep. 16, 2015
Appalachian is the only UNC system school to receive DOE Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) funding.
Looking Glass Gallery presents the photography exhibit “Contact”
Sep. 14, 2015
The Looking Glass Gallery (LGG) in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union will feature “CONTACT,” an exhibition featuring work by Alec Castillo and Chastan Swain.
Full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarship supports students with graduate or professional degree goals
Sep. 9, 2015
Ten freshmen have been awarded a full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarship, designed for those wanting to eventually pursue graduate or professional degrees.
Appalachian offers study abroad for graduate students
Aug. 26, 2015
Graduate students explore Ethiopia, India and Indonesia and benefit both personally and professionally.
Dave by the Bell: Welcome Freshmen
Aug. 14, 2015
Dave interviews brand new Mountaineers in the freshmen move-in special edition of Dave by the Bell. Featuring a special appearance by Chancellor Sheri N. Everts!
Eight Appalachian graduates commissioned as second lieutenants
Aug. 7, 2015
It was a special day for eight Appalachian State University students. They were commissioned Aug. 7 as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
Dave by the Bell: The Fine Folks at Food Services
Aug. 4, 2015
Classes have yet to begin and students are scarce so Dave chats it up with Food Services employees hoping to discover the one thing they love the most about their jobs.
Appalachian students intern with state agencies
Aug. 3, 2015
Eleven students from Appalachian State University have completed a 10-week internship through the N.C. State Internship Program operated by the N.C. Department of Administration.