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Nancy Contreras-Quinteros, a senior chemistry major; Carly Peggs, an Appalachian junior majoring in psychology and Bethany Brotherton, a senior majoring in anthropology at Appalachian.

A trio of Appalachian students awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
May 18, 2018

Nancy Contreras-Quinteros, Carly Peggs and Bethany Brotherton — all Gilman Scholarship recipients — will study and intern abroad during summer 201...

Over 3,500 students receive degrees at Appalachian during commencement ceremonies, May 11-12

Over 3,500 students receive degrees at Appalachian during commencement ceremonies, May 11-12
May 18, 2018

Six commencement ceremonies were held at Appalachian State University over two days, Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12. A total of 3,229 undergradu...

The inaugural Wilson Scholars, as new students, atop Table Rock in the Pisgah National Forest. The steep hike, according to Sarah Aldridge, second from left, became a metaphor for overcoming obstacles on the path to academic success. Photo submitted

‘Four years of transformative change’
May 17, 2018

Graduating Wilson Scholars reflect on their experiences in Appalachian’s premier scholarship program...

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A push for transparency in research
May 16, 2018

An Appalachian political scientist and peers at Caltech create recommendations for how to support data access and replication of research studies...

Faculty Highlight: Raguveer Mohan

Faculty Highlight: Raghuveer Mohan
May 15, 2018

Dr. Raghuveer Mohan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, found his enthusiasm for teaching while in his masters studies at Clem...

Senior actuarial science major Malik Hargrave, from Lexington, is president of Appalachian State University’s National Pan-Hellenic Council and chair of the Chancellor’s Student Advisory Board for Diversity Recruitment. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Appalachian actuarial science major seizes opportunities ‘with full force’
May 14, 2018

Actuaries provide the statistical probability of an event occurring, so when actuarial science major Malik Hargrave says not to take any opportunity f...

Carmen Lowe ’15 ’16, a native of Salisbury, participates in the Charlotte Spartan Sprint, an obstacle course race. As a special agent trainee at the NC Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) agency, Lowe said that maintaining her fitness is an important part of the job. Lowe got involved in obstacle course racing through the encouragement of her professor, Dr. Tammatha Clodfelter. Photo submitted

Internship with SBI leads Carmen Lowe ’15 ’16 into law enforcement career
May 12, 2018

As a third-generation Appalachian State University graduate, Carmen Lowe ’15 ’16 can’t remember missing a university homecoming when she was gro...

ACS award winners and their mentors

Three chemistry majors honored with awards from the American Chemical Society.
May 11, 2018

The local chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Carolina-Piedmont (C-P) section awarded chemistry major Hayden Lane, Clayton, N.C., the Outs...

Innovate for Good: Summer STEM program for girls

Innovate for Good: Summer STEM program for girls
May 10, 2018

Appalachian State University will offer Aspire IT, a summer outreach program that aims to increase diverse students' awareness about ST...

Staci Hunter, SECU Public Fellows Internship Scholarship recipient 2018

Staci Hunter, SECU Public Fellows Internship Scholarship recipient 2018
May 10, 2018

Staci Hunter, a graduating senior with a major in criminal justice and two minors in psychology and Spanish from Wendell, North Carolina, was awarded ...