Rosemary Messick ’17 works toward reducing pollution and poverty with startup in Bangalore, India
May 2, 2018
Rosemary Messick ’17 credits the diverse experiences she had at Appalachian State University for preparing her to work as a business development associate for Three Wheels United, a financial technology company aimed at establishing a po
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Appalachian alumnae to serve as park interpreters through NPS funding
Apr 20, 2018
The National Park Service has awarded $21,508 in funding for two recent Appalachian State University graduates to serve as interpretive staff at Shenandoah National Park, which is located along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.
College News, Alumni, Grants & Research
Chemistry alum’s research indicates potential harm of essential oils
Apr 13, 2018
Lavender and tea tree oils may be causing breast growth in young boys.
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Courtney Bradway ’15 ’16 says Appalachian’s political science programs prepared her well
Mar 29, 2018
As a legislative correspondent to U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, Courtney Bradway ’15 ’16 has had plenty of “pinch me” moments since going to work in the Capitol.
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2018 University Alumni Awards: Nominations Open
Feb 19, 2018
Honoring the Best of Appalachian: Each year the Appalachian Alumni Association recognizes outstanding alumni and friends for their service to the university and accomplishments in their careers.
College News, Alumni, Awards & Honors
Johnston County teacher lives Olympic-sized dream in South Korea
Feb 16, 2018
Kate '15, B.A. Global Studies major with minors in French and Political Science, and a Global Connections certificate from Garner, N.C. is living an Olympic-sized dream after moving to South Korea one year ago in order to teach English.
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Durham PAC endorses Political Science Alum for open City Council seat
Jan 22, 2018
Monday night, the People’s Alliance PAC endorsed Javiera Caballero, 2000 graduate with a B.S. in Political Science, International and Comparative Politics with minors in both Sustainable Development and Women's Studies, for the appointment.
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Appalachian faculty, students and alumni providing outreach in STEAM to community grade school
Jan 10, 2018
Six faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences in mid-November judged Science Fair projects completed by fourth, fifth and sixth graders at Blue Ridge Elementary School in Ashe County.
College News, Faculty & Staff, Students, Alumni
Appalachian alumnus Brock Long leads FEMA’s mission of support
Dec 19, 2017
Appalachian State University alumnus William Brockmann “Brock” Long ’97 ’99, a native of Newton, North Carolina, serves as the administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Appalachian education student aspires to teach lessons in individuality
Nov 21, 2017
Judson MacDonald ’17 wanted to be a teacher ever since he walked into his kindergarten career day in one of his father’s oversized business shirts, but he wasn’t sure there was a place for him in education.
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