Community and campus events lead up to the Great American Eclipse; two occur July 28 and 29, with more in mid-August
Jul 27, 2017
As the Great Solar Eclipse approaches this August, there is much to learn about and participate in during the lead up to this rare event.
College News, Events
Thwarting Human Traffickers
Jul 24, 2017
About a year ago, a nightmarish text flashed on the screen of Matt Parker’s smartphone.
“Please help me,” the message read. “I’ve been trafficked.”
College News, Alumni
Saving the bees
Jul 19, 2017
Appalachian student and faculty researchers seek to recover declining honeybee population. Consider this fact from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: More than $15 billion in U.S.
College News, Sustainability, Grants & Research, Faculty & Staff
'Mountain of God' Volcano Preparing to Erupt
Jul 19, 2017
An active volcano in northeastern Tanzania known to the Maasai as the “Mountain of God” has been quietly rumbling—and it is showing signs that an eruption is imminent.
College News, Events, Sustainability
Summer Symposium Aug. 5-10 will focus on global history and complex connections in remembering the Holocaust and crises today
Jul 17, 2017
The 16th Annual Martin and Doris Rosen Summer Symposium on “Remembering the Holocaust” will be held Aug. 5-10 at the Marriott Hotel in Boone, near the Appalachian State University campus.
College News, Events
2017 Appalachian Energy Summit provides students opportunities to network, exchange ideas and promote their work
Jul 17, 2017
The sixth Appalachian Energy Summit will take place July 10-12 at Appalachian State University, focusing on a theme called “Perspectives: Policy & Practice.” More than 500 people are expected to
College News, Events
Appalachian student receives scholarship from the USA Cycling Foundation, engages community in biking
Jul 14, 2017
An Appalachian State University student who helped organize the first women’s cycling event in the Boone area in the summer of 2016 has been awarded the women’s Joshua Kuck Memorial Scholarship from the USA Cycling Foundation.
College News, Students, Awards & Honors
Runnin’ on Shine
Jul 10, 2017
Many Americans celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with fireworks and fun in the sun. At Appalachian State University, a team of students are putting the sun to work over the holiday – to power a race car.
College News, Events
Department of Mathematical Sciences hosts workshop on Sustainable Energy Consumption
Jul 5, 2017
BOONE, N.C.—During the month of June, the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University welcomed faculty from around the world to Reconnect, a conference designed to evaluate mathematical and computational tools for energy efficienc
College News, Events, Sustainability
EPA head and urban revitalization strategist to deliver keynote addresses at Appalachian’s 2017 Appalachian Energy Summit, July 10 and 11
Jun 30, 2017
BOONE, N.C.—Gina McCarthy, the former head of the EPA, and Majora Carter, an urban revitalization strategist who hosts “The Promised Land,” a Peabody Award-winning public radio series, will deliver keynote addresses during the Appalachian Energy Summit at Appalachian State Univ
College News, Events, Sustainability