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Headshot of Clarinda Ross, Los Angeles-based writer and a professional actor. Photo Submitted.

A Storytelling Tribute in Honor of Charlotte Ross, “The Legend Lady”
Jun 17, 2021

Local organizations partner to remember two Appalachian faculty and support student scholarshipsTwo High Country cultural organizations, Blue Ridge Co...

SAFE faculty recipient Dr. Jamie Yarbrough, School Psychology Program Director, Department of Psychology. Photo by University Communications.

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jamie Yarbrough
Jun 14, 2021

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jamie YarbroughDr. Jamie Yarbrough, program director, Department of PsychologyStudent and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) fund r...

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Degrees Conferred Available Online
Jun 14, 2021

Appalachian State University has released the Dean's and Chancellor's lists for the Spring 2021 semester as well as the list of 2,449 undergraduate st...

This badge signifies Appalachian State University is a top producer of Fulbright scholars and students for the 2020–21 academic year. App State is one of 17 schools nationwide to receive this honor. Image courtesy of Fulbright Program

App State one of 17 US schools named a top producer of Fulbright scholars and students for 2020–21
Jun 11, 2021

Appalachian State University has been recognized as a top producing institution for Fulbright scholars and students for the 2020–21 academic year, a...

 Ann Page, an instructor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University (1967-2009) for 1978-79. University Archives.

Dr. Ann Louise Page: Dedicated member of the Appalachian Community
Jun 10, 2021

Commitment to her field was a significant part of Dr. Ann Louise Page’s life. Ann was born on December 10, 1946, in Huntington, West Virginia. She r...

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Who's Who: STEM and Research Support Staff
Jun 9, 2021

Getting to know our Staff: STEM and Research Support StaffSteven BeckSteven Beck is a research technician at Appalachian’s North Carolina Research C...

SAFE faculty recipient Dr. Andrew Smith, associate professor, Department of Psychology. Photo by University Communications.

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Andrew Smith
Jun 7, 2021

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Andrew Smith Dr. Andrew Smith, associate professor, Department of Psychology Student and Faculty Excellence (SAF...

 CAS Corps member, Emery Turner, a senior global studies major. Photo submitted

CAS Corps Feature: Emery Turner
Jun 4, 2021

The CAS Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of the College of Arts and Sciences and to create, promote and execute opport...

Caroline Donaghy ’20, from Beaufort, S.C., a Chemistry - Certified Chemist major from Appalachian State University’s Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences is the recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Photo submitted.

Alumna Caroline Donaghy ’20 awarded competitive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Jun 3, 2021

Caroline Donaghy ’20, from Beaufort, S.C., a Chemistry - Certified Chemist major from Appalachian State University’s Department of Chemistry and F...

Dr. Baker Perry, professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Geography and Planning, speaks with a group of students on a 2018 research trip to the Quelccaya Ice Cap in Peru. Photo by Marie Freeman

Dr. Baker Perry inspires — and requires — students to reach new heights
Jun 2, 2021

Dr. Baker Perry, professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Geography and Planning, is recognized as one of the world’s top ex...