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The Office of research presents RECAPP 2020 Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian

Office of Research presents RECAPP 2020
Aug 25, 2020

RECAPP is a week-long virtual event with faculty research showcased every day, culminating in the presentation of the Chancellor's and Provost's award...

Olivia Bargoil, a junior industrial design major from Clayton, jogs along Rivers Street, which bisects Appalachian State University’s campus in Boone. Outdoor exercise, such as jogging, allows individuals to both enjoy the High Country’s many recreation opportunities and remain active during COVID-19, according to Appalachian faculty experts and University Recreation staff. Face coverings are not required while outside as long as the appropriate 6 feet of physical distance can be maintained. Photo by Chase

It’s Boone, it’s beautiful — get outside and get going
Aug 24, 2020

Dr. Mark Spond, Appalachian’s liaison to the National Park Service, suggests exploring some of the area’s parks and trails less traveled.“I...

New College of Arts and Sciences positions and Faculty & Staff members Fall 2020

New CAS positions and Faculty & Staff members Fall 2020
Aug 18, 2020

Sophia Dent, Department of AnthropologyVisiting Assistant Professor, Dr. Sophia Dent, will be teaching Biological Anthropology in Appalachian’s ...

App State's clearinghouse website for Coronavirus

App State coronavirus information
Aug 17, 2020

Just a reminder, to stay informed visit the App State Coronavirus website for updates and more....

Archie, complete, at home and installed in the Fred Webb Jr. Outdoor Geology Laboratory - Interactive Rock Garden outside of Rankin Science. Photo by Dr. Lauren Waterworth

There is a prehistoric reptile waiting for students’ return to Appalachian’s campus
Aug 14, 2020

Appalachian State University faculty members, Dr. Andrew Heckert, Dr. Lauren Waterworth and Travis Donovan have collaborated with geology and art stud...

Appalachian State University alumnus Kameron L. Radford ’08, band director at Stuart W. Cramer High School in Cramerton. Radford is among 216 music educators recognized nationally as quarterfinalists for the 2021 Grammy Music Educator Award. Photo submitted

A career high note — 2 App State alumni nominated for 2021 Music Educator Award
Aug 13, 2020

Of the 2,000 nominations submitted for the eighth annual 2021 Music Educator Award, two Appalachian State University alumni have been named award quar...

2020-21 Truman Capote Literary Trust Creative Writing Scholarship winner, judge and runner-up. Left to right: Victoria Goff (photo submitted), author Jacinta White (photo submitted) and Jay Phillips (photo by Ellen Gwin Burnette).

Truman Capote Literary Trust Creative Writing Scholarship 2020-21 Winners Announced
Aug 11, 2020

Students Jay Phillips and Victoria Goff, were recognized for their achievements in poetry as the 2020-21 Truman Capote Literary Trust Creative Writing...

The 2021 Gilman Scholars: Senior Victoria Anderson, Senior Ciara Sailar, Sophomore Jemiah Williams, Senior Michael Gaines, Junior Stephany Garcia Henao and Junior Makayla Nordine. Photos submitted.

App State students awarded record number of Gilman Scholarships for 2021 study abroad
Aug 10, 2020

The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships (NCS), a division of University College at Appalachian State University, announces a record six...

Images of the two faculty recipients of the Office of Student Research’s 2020 Undergraduate Research Mentorship Excellence Award

2 App State professors earn undergraduate student recognition for mentorship
Aug 6, 2020

Dr. Howard Neufeld, professor in the Department of Biology and a longtime faculty member in the Honors College, and Dr. Megen Culpepper...

‘Leading in a Time of Transformation’: 4 App State faculty selected for women’s leadership development program

‘Leading in a Time of Transformation’: 4 App State faculty selected for women’s leadership development program
Aug 4, 2020

Four Appalachian State University faculty have been accepted into the 2020 BRIDGES Academic Leadership for Women program sponsored by the Un...