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Dr. Gayatri Gopinath, professor and director of the Center for the Study of Gender & Sexuality at New York University. Photo submitted.
Dr. Suzanna Bräuer, professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University, engages in research at the University of Eastern Finland during her first Fulbright assignment in Finland in 2015. Photo courtesy of Dr. Suzanna Bräuer

App State Fulbrighter Dr. Suzanna Bräuer explores microbes’ impact on climate change
Apr 8, 2021

Some of the Earth’s smallest creatures — namely archaea, a type of single-celled microorganism — may play a significant role in contributing to global climate change according to Appalachian State University’s Dr. Suzanna Bräuer.

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Poster for the virtual discussion, Curvature: Studying curves, surfaces and the best way to eat pizza
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Tom Hansell wins Visual Art Residency Award
Apr 7, 2021

Professor of Appalachian Studies and Co-Director of University Documentary Film Services Tom Hansell has been awarded the 2021 McClure-Scanlin Visual Artist Residency award.

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Dr. Jennifer Burris Headshot

Lecture on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for STEM Departments
Apr 7, 2021

With Dr. Jennifer Burris, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Friday, April 9, 2021
4 p.m.

Virtual Event
Contact Angela Owen owenat@appstate.edu for access to the event.

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Matthew Wimberley, adjunct professor, Department of English, recipient of the 2020 Weatherford Award for poetry and soon to be the Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professorship of Creative Writing. Photo submitted.

Professor awarded for book of poetry on Appalachia
Apr 6, 2021

Matthew Wimberley, adjunct professor, Department of English and soon to be the Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professorship of Creative Writing in fall 2021 has been awarded the 2020 Weatherford Award for poetry for his book “All the Great T

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Dr. Eric Karchmer, assistant professor, Department of Anthropology, in Taiwan with his family. Photo courtesy of Dr. Eric Karchmer

App State Fulbright awardee Dr. Eric Karchmer researches adapting ancient Chinese medicine to treat emerging illnesses
Apr 6, 2021

Adapting ancient Chinese medicine to treat emerging diseases and illnesses, primarily in children, is the focus of Dr.

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SAFE Grant Student Spotlight: Yasmin Ayala-Johnson ‘19, Psychology
Apr 1, 2021

SAFE Grant Student Spotlight: Yasmin Ayala-Johnson ‘19, Psychology Yasmin Ayala-johnson was an undergraduate student from Hope Mills, N.C.  College News, SAFE Grant, Grants & Research, Alumni
CAS Corps members, Gabby Brown, a junior English, professional writing major. Photo submitted

CAS Corps Feature: Gabby Brown
Apr 1, 2021

The CAS Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of the College of Arts and Sciences and to create, promote and execute opportunities for academic and professional growth.

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The “Religion in Life” logo and photos of the show’s host, Dr. Ozzie Ostwalt, professor of philosophy and religion and interim director of Appalachian Studies, and Jim Wallis, author and founder of Sojourners Magazine.