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App State alumnus shapes public policy

App State alumnus shapes public policy
Jun 16, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — As a senior associate at Civitas Public Affairs Group in Washington, D.C., Appalachian State University alumnus Nathan Smith ’09 tackles pressing political and societal challenges facing the country today.

College News, Alumni
A passion for the environment: App State energy manager Jonathan Pierson

A passion for the environment: App State energy manager Jonathan Pierson
Jun 9, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Working and living in Alaska for a decade allowed Appalachian State University alumnus Jonathan Pierson ’06 ’08 to see how energy efficiencies and initiatives can impact individuals and communities.

College News, Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research, Sustainability, University News
Meeting students’ mental health needs in a crisis, and beyond

Meeting students’ mental health needs in a crisis, and beyond
Jun 5, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Division of Student Affairs continually examines ways to expand and improve student mental health and wellness services and resources.

College News, University News, Students, Outreach & Community Engagement
Counting bees, because bees count — App State creates pollinator-tracking app

Counting bees, because bees count — App State creates pollinator-tracking app
Jun 4, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — “You can’t manage what you can’t measure,” is a saying attributed to Peter Drucker (1909–2005), one of the most widely known and influential management consultants.

College News, Global Learning, Sustainability, University News, Faculty & Staff
2020 Graduate, Alyssa Rodriguez named the 2020 recipient of Appalachian’s Kenneth E. Peacock Spirit of ACCESS Award

2020 Graduate, Alyssa Rodriguez named the 2020 recipient of Appalachian’s Kenneth E. Peacock Spirit of ACCESS Award
Jun 3, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Alyssa Rodriguez '20, an Appalachian State University Class of 2020 graduate and former ACCESS Scholar from Elizabeth City, has been named the 2020 recipient of Appalachian’s Kenneth E. Peacock Spirit of ACCESS Award.

College News, Awards & Honors, Students
GWS Major Katie Williard awarded Sally A. Callegari Memorial Scholarship

GWS Major Katie Williard awarded Sally A. Callegari Memorial Scholarship
May 28, 2020

Katie Williard, a sophomore double majoring in Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies and Psychology with a minor in Animal Studies, has been awarded the Sally A. Callegari Memorial Scholarship for Gender Diversity in Animal Studies.

College News, Students, Awards & Honors