App State researchers scale Mount Everest to conduct climate research as part of National Geographic expedition
Jun 17, 2019
From April to June, as part of a robust effort to improve understanding of and resilience to the impacts of climate change on mountain systems, National Geographic and Tribhuvan University led what is likely the most comprehensive single scientific expedition to Mount Everest.
College News, Global Learning, Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research, SustainabilityApp State’s Dr. Baker Perry to be featured in National Geographic livestream June 13
Jun 12, 2019
As part of National Geographic’s three-day Explorers Festival, Appalachian State University’s Dr. Baker Perry will talk as part of a livestreamed panel discussion titled “Fueling Earth’s Engines” Thursday, June 13, at 9:05 a.m. EDT.
College News, Global Learning, Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research, SustainabilityIntertwining triple majors open the door to a doctorate for Appalachian graduating senior
Jun 4, 2019
Matthias Kramer’s childhood passion for Pokémon led him on a path toward Asian studies and comparative literature.
College News, Students, Arts & Cultural, Global LearningAppalachian awarded funding for second STARTALK Program — an immersion in Chinese language, culture
May 16, 2019
For the second consecutive year, high school students of the High Country will have the opportunity to embark on a virtual journey to Beijing and learn about Chinese language and culture through Appalachian State University’s
College News, Grants & Research, Outreach & Community Engagement, Global LearningLearn a language, expand your worldview
May 14, 2019
Appalachian’s Dr. Wendy Xie teaches Chinese. She talks about the value and importance of learning another language.
College News, Faculty & Staff, Global Learning, Arts & CulturalFrom the Appalachians to the Andes
May 6, 2019
From the highest peaks to the Amazon rainforest floor, two groups of students led by Appalachian State University professors trekked through Peru in summer 2018.
College News, Global Learning, StudentsAppalachian sets new record with 4 Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists
May 2, 2019
An Appalachian State University senior and three university alumni have been named Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists for the 2019–20 academic year — a record-breaking number for the university.
College News, Students, Awards & Honors, Global LearningStudent recipients of Israel travel grants will present research at Greensboro Jewish Federation and at Appalachian
Apr 30, 2019
In March 2019, five Appalachian undergraduate students (with a minor in Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies) became the first recipients of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies' student travel
College News, Students, Grants & Research, Global LearningHolocaust Memorial Day - Yom HaShoah observed Thursday, May 2
Apr 29, 2019
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) is Thursday, May 2 and the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies along with the Temple of the High Country and Appalachian State University’s Hillel chapter and Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) chapter will be hosting a public reading of the names of Eu
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