College News

Catherine Edwards

An Appalachian State faculty and student take on honorable roles of participation in the North Carolina School of Psychology Association (NCSPA)
Feb 14, 2017

Catherine Edwards, Greenville, N.C., MA/SSP School Psychology graduate program, class of 2018, has been admitted as the Student Representative on the ...

Academic Honor Roll for Athletes and participants

Academic Services for Student Athletes is recognizing 261 students for Fall 2016 Academic Honor Roll
Feb 13, 2017

The Academic Services for Student Athletes advising staff will be celebrating another year of high academic achievement among student athletes with a ...

Nick Mullins

Former coal miner Nick Mullins to present ‘Blood on the Mountain’ Feb. 21 as part of Appalachian’s Sustainability Film Series
Feb 13, 2017

Nick Mullins, a former coal miner interviewed in the film “Blood on the Mountain,” will introduce the award-winning documentary Feb. 21 during the...

Sarah Mbiki

Student leader creates mentorship, leadership opportunities for women in computer science
Feb 13, 2017

Sarah Mbiki is an advocate for the role academic and professional student clubs play in the Appalachian State University experience. The senior comput...

Thomas Whyte

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Thomas R. Whyte, Professor of Anthropology
Feb 13, 2017

Tom Whyte’s research includes southern Appalachian prehistoric archaeology, zooarchaeology, and experimental archaeology. His recent research includ...

Trump Putin panel discussion

It is up for debate: A Trump Putin Love Affair?
Feb 9, 2017

If you have not made plans for your Valentine’s Day next week, look no further than the stimulating discussion of, “A Trump Putin Love Affair?” ...

Ray Christian to host Appalachian Story Slam

"Love Hurts" Story Slam with Ray Christian hosting
Feb 9, 2017

Join the Creative Writing Program and ASU Adjunct Professor Ray Christian at Crossroads on Thursday, February 16, at 7 p.m. for a Story Slam!A Story S...

Caroline Federal and Bill Clinton

Anthropology alumna Caroline Federal ’12 recognized by London School of Economics; internships with former presidents’ non-profits boost her career
Feb 6, 2017

Appalachian State University anthropology alumna Caroline Federal ’12 has been busy over the past four years. Most recently, she was recognized by t...

Previous winners of the NCCTM State High School Mathematics Contest include this team of students from Avery High School, who won second place in the 2013 regional held at Appalachian State University. Photo submitted

Appalachian to host qualifying event for NCCTM State Mathematics Contest
Feb 2, 2017

Awards for individuals and top schools will be earned during qualifying competitions for the NCCTM State Mathematics Contest to be held in Plemmons St...

Dr. Dana Powell, left, with long-time friends Anne White Hat (Teton/Rosebud) of New Orleans and Shining Light Kitchen and Earl Tulley, founding member of Diné CARE (Citizens Against Ruining our Environment) of Rock Springs, Arizona

Dana Powell, activist researcher
Feb 1, 2017

Faculty Member of DistinctionCollege of Arts and Sciences – Assistant Professor, AnthropologyThe protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), also ...