Dr. Baker Perry inspires — and requires — students to reach new heights
Jun 2, 2021
Dr. Baker Perry, professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Geography and Planning, is recognized as one of the world’s top experts in high altitude precipitation and climate change.
College News, Faculty & Staff, Sustainability, Grants & Research
Grant writing course assists local organizations
Jun 1, 2021
This past fall semester, a community-engaged grant writing course for English majors assisted Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) and F.A.R.M. Cafe in seeking funding to further each organization’s mission. Dr.
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Center Names Winner of the First JHP Student Research Paper Prize
May 28, 2021
In early May, the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies honored Alexander Gilliatt (GJS/JHP) as the first recipient of the newly-introduced JHP Student Research Paper Prize. Gabe Atkinson (HIS/JHP) received an honorable mention.
College News, Students, Awards & Honors
App State joins Universities Studying Slavery consortium, continues its work to foster diversity and inclusion
May 27, 2021
Appalachian State University is among more than 70 higher education institutions across the nation and world that have joined the Universities Studying Slavery (USS) consortium to foster greater diversity and inclusion within their campus and local communities.
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Service-learning and undergrad research make the grade for student Tatum Schwartz
May 25, 2021
When Tatum Schwartz arrived at Appalachian State University she did not anticipate launching a clothing drive for migrant families or assisting in a research study on the lingering impacts of a global pandemic — two of her most meaningful experiences as a sociology major, she said.
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11 App State students awarded MAKO Medical Scholarships for spring 2021
May 21, 2021
Eleven undergraduate students at Appalachian State University — including three student veterans and five student-athletes — have received spring 2021 scholarships supported by a gift from Raleigh-based MAKO Medical Laboratories.
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Clarice Moran recognized for excellence in literacy in a digital age
May 20, 2021
Appalachian State University Department of English’s Dr.
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Peace and genocide education club honored with 2021 Student Organization Leadership award
May 19, 2021
At the end of this term, the Peace and Genocide Education Club (PGEC) garnered another recognition by receiving the 2021 “Outside the Box” award from Appalachian State Club Council.
College News, Students, Awards & Honors
STARTALK — an immersion in Chinese language and culture for high school students
May 18, 2021
High school students have the opportunity to embark on a virtual journey to Beijing and learn about Chinese language and culture through Appalachian State University’s STARTALK Program.
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App State celebrates more than 3,600 Class of 2021 graduates
May 17, 2021
Appalachian State University’s black and gold pride was on full display during its Spring 2021 Commencement. For the first time since December 2019, App State held an in-person commencement, hosting 13 in-person ceremonies May 7–12.
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