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Dr. Sandie Gravett, professor of religious studies in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University. Gravett was honored with the 2020 Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance Award from the university’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) during App State’s virtual Spring 2021 Faculty and Staff Meeting. Photo by Chase Reynolds
The winners of Appalachian State University’s 2020 Staff Excellence Awards, pictured from left to right: Alice Fisher, business officer in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Office of the Dean; Dr. Alex F. Howard, interim assistant vice chancellor in the Division of Student Affairs and director of Wellness and Prevention Services; Amy Odom ’03, associate director of Business Career Services in the Walker College of Business; and Crystal Weisner ’14, administrative support specialist in the Center for Academi

App State honors 4 staff members for excellence
Feb 17, 2021

Appalachian State University has recognized four staff members for excellence. Alice Fisher ’14, Dr. Alex F.

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Boxes of donated goods for Ashe County senior citizens, part of the Appalachian Senior Programs Project Star. Photo submitted.

Project Star has Stellar Year in Assisting Local Seniors
Feb 12, 2021

For the past 18 years, Appalachian Senior Programs has sponsored Project Star for disadvantaged senior citizens in Ashe County.

College News, Outreach & Community Engagement, Faculty & Staff
A veterinary technician interacts with a cat client. Photo courtesy of Banfield Pet Hospital®

App State and Banfield Pet Hospital® announce new online vet tech program aimed at addressing veterinary shortage
Feb 11, 2021

Appalachian State University and Banfield Pet Hospital® — the leading provider of preventive veterinary care in the U.S.

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App State Belk Library. Photo by University Communications.

University Archives repository for dissertations and masters theses prior to 2010
Feb 11, 2021

The University Archives is the official repository for dissertations and masters theses.   Prior to 2010, dissertations and theses were submitted in print form and can be found in the library's catalog.

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This aerial photo of Appalachian State University campus shows an inset image (bottom right) of the $50,000 grant check awarded to App State by the North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation. This funding will support App State’s implementation of the foundation’s Rural Opportunity Grant program — a pilot initiative designed to support public nonprofits in the state’s Northwest, Northeast and Sandhills regions. App State will serve as the program’s anchor institution for the Northwest No

App State awarded SECU funds for pilot program to benefit nonprofits in rural Northwest NC
Feb 10, 2021

Appalachian State University is one of three University of North Carolina System institutions selected to administer the Rural Opportunity Grant program — a pilot initiative of the North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Fo

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SAFE grant recipient, Dr. Cameron Lippard

SAFE Grant Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Cameron Lippard
Feb 2, 2021

Dr. Cameron Lippard 

Professor and Department Chair, Department of Sociology 
Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) fund recipient 

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Fulbright Week February 16-18, 2021

Fulbright Week 2021
Feb 1, 2021

The Fulbright Scholar Program offers over 500 teaching, research or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries.

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CAS Zoomers continue Spring 2021 graphic

Save the Dates: CAS Zoomers Continue
Jan 28, 2021

In the midst of a global pandemic, the College of Arts and Sciences started a virtual zoom series to engage with Appalachian alumni and friends. We are continuing the series this spring with three sessions. These are free virtual events, open to the public.

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Department of Philosophy and Religion

Grant-supported App State project explores relationship between religious studies and public issues
Jan 26, 2021

With a $50,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation, religious studies faculty at Appalachian State University are envisioning teaching and scholarship methods in their field that explore the relationship of religion to topics at the center of public con

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