South Arts grant supports virtual App State residency for Appalachian, Latino artists
Apr 19, 2021
Appalachian State University is bringing a cultural blend of Appalachian and Latino music, dance and theater to campus and the local community through a three-day, virtual Cornbread and Tortillas residency, April 20–22.
College News, Arts & Cultural, Events, Faculty & StaffSenior citizen volunteers support fellow local community members through AmeriCorps Seniors programs
Apr 16, 2021
Each year, AmeriCorps Seniors engages more than 200,000 older adults in volunteer service programs enriching the lives of volunteers and benefiting their communities. At Appalachian State University, Dr.
College News, Outreach & Community Engagement, Faculty & StaffSAFE Faculty Spotlight: Kendra Souza
Apr 15, 2021
SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Kendra Souza
Kendra Souza, senior lecturer and first/second year Spanish coordinator, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) fund recipient
College News, SAFE Grant, Grants & Research, Faculty & StaffAppalachian Police Department’s new diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer promotes positive interactions
Apr 15, 2021
As a child, Cashae Cook ’14 said she was always glad to see police officers arrive at her house — because it meant she and her siblings would be safe.
College News, Alumni, Outreach & Community Engagement, Faculty & StaffApp State awards 4 grants in support of diversity, equity and inclusion research
Apr 13, 2021
Appalachian State University’s Office of Research awarded four faculty teams with a 2020 Scholarship of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant.
College News, Grants & Research, Faculty & StaffSAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Sarah Arrington
Apr 9, 2021
SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Sarah Arrington
Dr. Sarah Arrington, director of general biology, Department of Biology
Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) fund recipient
Project: “BIO1801 Lab Redesign”
College News, SAFE Grant, Grants & Research, Faculty & StaffApp 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.
College News, Awards & Honors, Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research 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.
College News, Faculty & Staff, Awards & HonorsLecture 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.
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
College News, Faculty & Staff, Awards & Honors