Two CAS Student Teacher of the Year finalists: Nathan Minton and Carman Crook
May 10, 2021
Nathan Minton, originally from Granite Falls, North Carolina, chose App State because, to him, it felt like home. “From the moment I stepped foot on...
App State’s CS4ALL Program expands access to computer science education for rural Appalachian students
May 7, 2021
Appalachian State University has created and implemented Computer Science for All (CS4ALL) — a program designed to expand access to and di...
Sociology major begins career with AmeriCorps before heading to graduate school
May 3, 2021
After graduating from Appalachian State University, sociology major Emily Hatem ’19 joined AmeriCorps, a federal agency that brings people together ...
App State climate ‘superhero’ Dr. Baker Perry inspires young Brazilian scientist
Apr 28, 2021
Appalachian State University’s Dr. Baker Perry in the Department of Geography and Planning is a superhero in the field of climate science ...
CAS 2020-21 Outstanding Alumni award winner: Kit Gruelle ’12
Apr 27, 2021
Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences announces its 2020-21 Outstanding Alumni award winner as Kit Gruelle ’12. Gr...
Alumni Update: Daniel Prouty ’09
Apr 22, 2021
Daniel Prouty, originally from North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, graduated in 2009 with a B.S. in history, secondary education. He is currently e...
Senior citizen volunteers support fellow local community members through AmeriCorps Seniors programs
Apr 16, 2021
Each year, AmeriCorps Seniors engages more than 200,000 older adults in volunteer service programs enriching the lives of volunteers and benefiting th...
App State alumna Marisa Sedlak is a parks and recreation star
Apr 16, 2021
Mountaineer Marisa Sedlak ’14 ’20 is a new parks and recreation star. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recently named the two-t...
Appalachian Police Department’s new diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer promotes positive interactions
Apr 15, 2021
As a child, Cashae Cook ’14 said she was always glad to see police officers arrive at her house — because it meant she and her siblings would be s...
App State Fulbright awardee Dr. Eric Karchmer researches adapting ancient Chinese medicine to treat emerging illnesses
Apr 6, 2021
Adapting ancient Chinese medicine to treat emerging diseases and illnesses, primarily in children, is the focus of Dr. Eric Karchmer’s Fulbright res...