Outreach & Community Engagement

Archie, complete, at home and installed in the Fred Webb Jr. Outdoor Geology Laboratory - Interactive Rock Garden outside of Rankin Science. Photo by Dr. Lauren Waterworth

There is a prehistoric reptile waiting for students’ return to Appalachian’s campus
Aug 14, 2020

Appalachian State University faculty members, Dr. Andrew Heckert, Dr. Lauren Waterworth and Travis Donovan have collaborated with geology and art stud...

Hands-on learning in the High Country

Hands-on learning in the High Country
Jul 28, 2020

Appalachian State University students and alumni often refer to the university as their “home on the mountain.” The use of this physical reference...

Dr. Thomas Whyte publishes new book on Boone's history before 1769

Dr. Thomas Whyte publishes new book on Boone's history before 1769
Jul 24, 2020

Dr. Thomas Whyte, Professor of Anthropology, has just published a new book on the history of Boone and Northwestern North Carolina, Boone Before ...

N.C. COVID-19 Student Response Corps offers alumni and students opportunities for partnership

N.C. COVID-19 Student Response Corps offers alumni and students opportunities for partnership
Jul 17, 2020

Students from colleges and universities across North Carolina unexpectedly lost internships due to COVID-19. At the same time, many local government a...

Image of a mason jar with straw and umbrella announcing the College Summer Zoom Series

CAS Launches Summer Zoom Series
Jul 13, 2020

Appalachian State University College of Arts & Sciences is hosting a series of Summer Zoom sessions. We hope to engage with our alumni and friends...

Junaluska: Oral Histories of a Black Appalachian Community image cover

Book Talk - Junaluska: Oral Histories of a Black Appalachian Community
Jul 8, 2020

Date: Wednesday, July 15 at 4:00pmJoin the Belk Library and Information Commons for a conversation with Susan Keefe, Editor of the Junaluska: Oral His...

Dr. David Nieman publishes article on viral risks and outcomes of positive lifestyle practices that bolster immune defense

Dr. David Nieman publishes article on viral risks and outcomes of positive lifestyle practices that bolster immune defense
Jun 15, 2020

Research groups around the world have directed their scientific efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. David Nieman, Appalachian State University profe...

Meeting students’ mental health needs in a crisis, and beyond

Meeting students’ mental health needs in a crisis, and beyond
Jun 5, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Division of Student Affairs continually examines ways to expand and improve student mental ...

App State business writing students help hometown communities through class project

App State business writing students help hometown communities through class project
May 27, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Students in a business writing course at Appalachian State University have been given the chance to turn their final projects into com...

Brandon Moore was named App State Student Teacher of the Year for the 2019-20

Brandon Moore Recognized as the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year
May 19, 2020

Brandon Moore was named the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year for the 2019-2020 academic year in the Reich College of Education...