Accounting major earns U.S. citizenship, gives back to Ethiopia
Nov 22, 2017
Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Maheder Yohannes is a first-generation college student majoring in accounting at Appalachian State University.
College News, Students
Appalachian education student aspires to teach lessons in individuality
Nov 21, 2017
Judson MacDonald ’17 wanted to be a teacher ever since he walked into his kindergarten career day in one of his father’s oversized business shirts, but he wasn’t sure there was a place for him in education.
College News, Alumni
Sarah Freeman-Thibault: Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachia
Nov 14, 2017
“At Appalachian, everyone is different, so everyone can be themselves. There’s no Appalachian ‘normal,’” said Freeman-Thibault.
College News, Students
Dr. Robert Hill, Appointed to North Carolina Psychology Board
Nov 14, 2017
According to his students. Dr. Hill has said that, given the diversity of human behavior and personality, “being normal is a myth, and often overrated.”
College News, Faculty & Staff
BRAHM Winter Exhibition: Featuring Black Mountain College
Nov 13, 2017
The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of three exhibitions with a reception on Thursday, November 30 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Museum will provide hors d’oeuvres, live music and free admission throughout the evening.
College News, Black Mountain College
Abraham Howell: Getting involved, trying new things
Nov 13, 2017
Applying to Appalachian State University seemed “a smart choice” to Abraham Howell of Charlotte. Now a sophomore who is excelling both academically and socially, Howell said he’s glad he did.
College News, Students
2017 Award for Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance: Dr. Nancy S. Love
Nov 10, 2017
The Appalachian chapter described Dr. Love as a “tireless proponent of academic freedom issues.”
College News, Faculty & Staff
Computer Science students present at SNCURCS 2017
Nov 10, 2017
Ten students from Appalachin's Computer Science Department presented their research at State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium(SNCURS) 2017 at Campbell University in early November.
College News, Students, Grants & Research
Razan Farhan Alaqil: Representing Saudi youth on the world stage
Nov 9, 2017
Political science major Razan Farhan Alaqil is originally from Saudi Arabia and has been the Saudi youth representative to the United Nations.
College News, Students
Evie Giaconia Conducts Thesis in the Ecuadorian Rainforest
Nov 8, 2017
Honors senior anthropology major and Chancellor’s Scholar Evie Giaconia spent this past summer in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest conducting ethnographic research for her Honors thesis.
College News, Students