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On top of the Quelccaya Ice Cap, junior geography major Cole Barrow, bottom right, relays measurements from a snow pit to senior geography major Michael Godwin, far left, and John Howarth, who played a supporting role during the expedition. Photo by Marie Freeman

Climbing into thin air for climate research
Mar 18, 2019

Education abroad takes Appalachian State University students all over the world to experience art, different cultures and fresh perspectives....

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Faculty Author Spotlight with Caleb Johnson, English
Mar 15, 2019

Next up in the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series spring 2019 line-up is Caleb Johnson, the author of the novel "TREEB...

Dr. Ozzie Ostwalt, Professor of Philosophy and Religion on the set of his AppTV program, “Religion in Life

AppTV show “Religion in Life” wins prestigious Religion Communicators Council Wilbur Award
Mar 14, 2019

“Religion in Life,” a television show hosted by Dr. Ozzie Ostwalt, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University, has ...

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Faculty Author Spotlight with Tom Hansell, Appalachian Studies
Mar 13, 2019

After Coal: Stories of Survival in Appalachia and WalesTom Hansell - Center for Appalachian StudiesThursday, March 21, 20196 p.m.Reich College of Educ...

Dr. Brandon Carpenter, Postdoctoral Fellow FIRST Program. Photo submitted.

Biology Seminar Series continues with Alumnus Dr. Brandon Carpenter
Mar 12, 2019

Wednesday, March 13, 20194 p.m.Rankin Science West, Room 183Dr. Brandon Carpenter will be presenting a talk titled, "SPR-5; MET-2 maternal reprogrammi...

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Mathematical Sciences Faculty and Student Researchers Receive Center for Undergraduate Research in Mathematics Grant
Mar 12, 2019

The Center for Undergraduate Research in Mathematics (CURM) provides funding for undergraduate research groups throughout the United States. A mini-gr...

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Department of English annual Truman Capote Literary Trust Award Competition open until March 21, 2019
Mar 8, 2019

The Truman Capote Literary Trust Award is an annual scholarship competition that alternates between prose and poetry each year. This competition is op...

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The Appalachian Veterans Arts & Humanities Collective to host Teresa Fazio
Mar 7, 2019

The Appalachian Veterans Arts & Humanities Collective is pleased to announce a residency by Teresa Fazio Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April ...

Amanda Bianco, CAS Corps feature of the month headshot. Photo by Ellen Gwin Burnette

CAS Corps Feature of the Month: Senior Psychology Major Amanda Bianco
Mar 7, 2019

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...

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“The Burden of Family History: When Pioneer Grandmothers Disappoint Us, and Other Fraught Tales” with Dr. Lynne Getz
Mar 6, 2019

Monday, March 18, 20195 - 6 p.m.Belk Library and Information Commons, Room 114 As a part of Women’s History month, the Gender, Women’s and Se...