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Left to right, top to bottom; Zoe Benfield, Kaitlin Rous, Teagan Compton, Lyndsi Pointer Marian Coe, John Foster West and Marjorie Idol 2021 Scholarship Winners. Photos of winners submitted.

Marian Coe, John Foster West and Marjorie Idol 2021 Scholarship Winners
Feb 18, 2021

Four students attending Appalachian State University, Zoe Benfield, senior from Statesville; Kaitlin Rous, junior from Clayton; Teagan Compton, senior...

Student and Faculty Excellence Fund

SAFE Grant Student Spotlight: Eloisa Sanchez, Mathematics
Feb 18, 2021

SAFE Grant Student Spotlight: Eloisa Sanchez, Mathematics Eloisa Sanchez is an undergraduate student from Zebulon, N.C. Student and Faculty ...

The winners of Appalachian State University’s 2020 Staff Excellence Awards, pictured from left to right: Alice Fisher, business officer in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Office of the Dean; Dr. Alex F. Howard, interim assistant vice chancellor in the Division of Student Affairs and director of Wellness and Prevention Services; Amy Odom ’03, associate director of Business Career Services in the Walker College of Business; and Crystal Weisner ’14, administrative support specialist in the Center for Academi

App State honors 4 staff members for excellence
Feb 17, 2021

Appalachian State University has recognized four staff members for excellence. Alice Fisher ’14, Dr. Alex F. Howard, Amy Odom ’03 and Crystal Weis...

Lead Your Way: Diversity Networking and Career Conference

Lead Your Way: Diversity Networking and Career Conference
Feb 16, 2021

Join us for the inaugural Lead Your Way: Diversity Networking and Career Conference as we foster rich discussion on diversity equity and inclusion top...

Dr. Yury Deshko, Silicon Photonics Engineer of NOKIA

Making the Right Turn on Your Career Path
Feb 16, 2021

Making the Right Turn on Your Career PathWith Dr. Yury DeshkoFriday, Feb. 19, 2021 4 p.m.Virtual event via Zoom.This event is free and open to th...

Poster for the live Zoom event featuring Prof. Havi Dreifuss

Yad Vashem Center Director Prof. Havi Dreifuss speaks on the Last Year of the Warsaw Ghetto
Feb 15, 2021

Mon., Mar. 1, 2021 11a.m.-12:30p.m. The Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies invites the public to a midday lecture by P...

Appalachian hosts Strategic Diversity Plan Charrette Feedback & Listening Sessions. Graphic poster to promote the event.

Strategic Diversity Plan Charrette Sessions
Feb 15, 2021

App State Student, Faculty and Staff are invited to attend and share insights at the upcoming Strategic Diversity Plan Charrette Feedback & Listen...

 Appalachian State University Student Learning Center. Photo by Marie Freeman

Time Management and Study Plans session for Students
Feb 12, 2021

Sessions offered:Wednesday, February 17, 5 p.m.Thursday, February 18, 4 p.m.Virtual event - Contact: Jen Hastings (hastingsjl@appstate.edu) ...

Boxes of donated goods for Ashe County senior citizens, part of the Appalachian Senior Programs Project Star. Photo submitted.

Project Star has Stellar Year in Assisting Local Seniors
Feb 12, 2021

For the past 18 years, Appalachian Senior Programs has sponsored Project Star for disadvantaged senior citizens in Ashe County. While the project face...

A veterinary technician interacts with a cat client. Photo courtesy of Banfield Pet Hospital®

App State and Banfield Pet Hospital® announce new online vet tech program aimed at addressing veterinary shortage
Feb 11, 2021

Appalachian State University and Banfield Pet Hospital® — the leading provider of preventive veterinary care in the U.S. and part of the ...