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The App State student recipients of 2024–25 North Carolina Space Grants, from left to right: junior Cooper Brown, senior Hailey Church and senior Cade Tischer. Photos submitted

3 App State students awarded NC Space Grants to conduct STEM research
Sep 20, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Three Appalachian State University students have received North Carolina Space Grants to conduct science, technology, engineering and ...

Appalachian State University will host the Smithsonian exhibit

October 22 - December 2: "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" Exhibit
Sep 16, 2024

"Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" ExhibitTuesday, October 22, 2024, through Monday, December 2, 2024Wiseman's View Lounge, 2nd Floor, Plemmons ...

Carla Ramsdell, practitioner-in-residence in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and sustainability liaison for the College of Arts and Sciences, in the SPICE Lab. Photo submitted

Carla Ramsdell debuts Sustainable Physics-Inspired Culinary Education Lab
Sep 12, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Carla Ramsdell, practitioner-in-residence in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and sustainability liaison for the College of Art...

Dr. Brooke Christian '05, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) Award. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Dr. Brooke Christian '05 receives NSF RUI award to study biomolecule stabilization
Sep 12, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Brooke Christian '05, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, is ...

The Appalachian

Musical harmonies, captivating poetry: Hispanic Heritage Month through the arts [The Appalachian]
Sep 11, 2024

Playing the violin was, at first, something Pedro Maia considered because of his grandfather, a self-taught musician from a small town of less than 4,...

Dr. David K. Thomson, associate professor of history at Sacred Heart University. Photo submitted

November 11: "Bonds of War: How Civil War Financial Agents Sold the World on the Union" with Dr. David K. Thomson
Sep 11, 2024

"Bonds of War: How Civil War Financial Agents Sold the World on the Union"with Dr. David K. Thomson, Associate Professor of History at Sacred Heart Un...

Dr. Maggie Sugg is an associate professor and honors director in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State’s Dr. Maggie Sugg awarded over $1.5 million to study climate disasters and youth mental health
Sep 10, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Maggie Sugg, associate professor and honors director in the Appalachian State University Department of Geography and Pla...

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September 17: "I Saw the Light" Film Screening and Excursion to the Brown Mountain Lights
Sep 10, 2024

"I Saw the Light" Film Screening and Excursion to the Brown Mountain LightsTuesday, September 17, 2024, from 5:30-10:30 p.m.I.G. Greer Hall Auditorium...

Dr. María Nieves Zedeño is a professor of anthropology at the University of Arizona. Photo submitted

Archaeologist Dr. María Nieves Zedeño to headline Appalachian's Mountain Studies Lecture Series on October 9
Sep 9, 2024

Note: Due to the devastation from Hurricane Helene, the Mountain Studies Lecture has been postponed until Spring 2025.2024 Mountain Studies Lecture fe...

The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University is accepting applications for the Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund with a deadline of Monday, October 7, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Fall 2024 SAFE Fund accepting applications through October 7
Sep 3, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University is accepting applications for the Student and Faculty Excellence (SAF...