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Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program is housed in the Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program granted initial accreditation from AVMA
Nov 13, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program has received initial accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA), effective September 19, 2024.

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Rachel Weaver is a junior psychology major from Greensboro. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Rachel Weaver
Nov 12, 2024

Rachel Weaver
Fall 2023 SAFE Fund Recipient
Project: "HBC - Who?: Perceptions of Talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities"

College News, Grants & Research, SAFE Grant, Students, Support
Dr. Brooke Christian, associate professor and research mentor in App State’s Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Excellence in Teaching: A Q&A with App State’s Dr. Brooke Christian
Nov 11, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Earlier this year, Appalachian State University’s Dr. Brooke Christian ’05 was honored with a University of North Carolina Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award.

Awards & Honors, College News, Faculty & Staff
Beyond Theater of Witness will host a virtual peacebuilding workshop on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 3:30-4:45 p.m. via Zoom.

November 20: Beyond Theater of Witness Workshop
Nov 11, 2024

Beyond Theater of Witness Workshop
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Via Zoom (To register, click here.)

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Cassidy Zekas is a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management program from Salt Lake City, UT. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Cassidy Zekas
Nov 8, 2024

Cassidy Zekas
Fall 2023 SAFE Fund Recipient

Project: "Are Psychology Undergraduate Students Equipped to Work in Business and Technology After Graduation?"

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Augusta Scruggs is a junior sociology major from Oxford, MS. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Augusta Scruggs
Nov 6, 2024

Augusta Scruggs
Fall 2023 SAFE Fund Recipient

Project: "How Cops Are Using TikTok as Image Management"

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The Dark Sky Observatory near Purlear, N.C., where light pollution is minimal enough to view a wide range of celestial features at night. PAUL GABER/WFDD

In the News: Dark skies advocates seek celestial views away from human-made lights [faculty featured]
Nov 4, 2024

Dr. Daniel Caton, professor in App State’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, speaks to WFDD about the negative effects of light pollution and the importance of preserving dark skies for educational and environmental purposes.

College News, Faculty & Staff
Claire Kennedy is a senior religious studies major from Durham. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Claire Kennedy
Nov 4, 2024

Claire Kennedy
Fall 2023 SAFE Fund Recipient

Project: "AI Study Buddy - An Application of ChatGPT"

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Sarah Ulrich '24 is an alumna of Appalachian State's Master of Arts in Geography program from Jamestown. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Sarah Ulrich '24
Nov 1, 2024

Sarah Ulrich '24
Fall 2023 SAFE Fund Recipient

Project: "Disparities in Spatial Clustering of Perinatal Mental Health Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic"

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