Appalachian secures funding for community-wide suicide prevention training
Jan 24, 2017
The North Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has awarded $19,150 for training in an innovative suicide prevention program to the Counseling and Psychological Services Center and the Assessment, Support, and Counseling (ASC) Center at Appalachian State...
College News, Grants & ResearchAppalachian assistant professor Alice P. Wright recognized by archaeology association, leads collaborative, interdisciplinary research team
Jan 6, 2017
BOONE, N.C.—"Being named one of two of the most promising young scholars in your field is very humbling," Alice P. Wright, assistant professor of archaeology in the Department of Anthropology at Appalachian State University, said. "Now I have to prove them right."
College News, Faculty & Staff, Students, Grants & ResearchLiutkus-Pierce leads team that analyzes ancient human footprints in Africa
Oct 13, 2016
Dr. Cynthia Liutkus-Pierce, associate professor of Geology, led a research team that analyzed ancient human footprints in Africa.
College News, Faculty & Staff, Grants & ResearchDiscovery of tiny fossil near Walland solves 124-year mystery
Sep 30, 2016
By Steve Ahillen, steve.ahillen@knoxnews.com
Finding a fossil about the size of a fingernail on Chilhowee Mountain near Walland signified the successful result of a three-year search by the professor of geology at Appalachian State University, and solved a 124-year-old mystery.
College News, Faculty & Staff, Grants & ResearchPhysics and Astronomy Professor François Amet awarded two major grants for research and education in nanoscience
Jun 27, 2016
BOONE - Professor François Amet was extremely busy last semester.
College News, Faculty & Staff, Grants & ResearchAppalachian State University Partners with Southwestern Community College for $1.4 Million NASA Grant
Apr 13, 2016
BOONE - Appalachian State University, in partnership Southwestern Community College, has been awarded a $1.4 million dollar grant by NASA to fund the Smoky Mountain STEM Collaborative.
College News, University News, Grants & ResearchCollege of Arts and Sciences’ SAFE Fund grantees awarded for 2016
Apr 4, 2016
After an extensive review process the College of Arts and Sciences has chosen nine students and seven faculty to receive funds from the newly created Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund for the 2016 year.
College News, Grants & ResearchNSF grant supports new approach to teaching botany
Feb 7, 2016
BOONE—A National Science Foundation grant awarded to two faculty members at Appalachian State University will support their work to develop engaging botany laboratory experiences for undergraduate students and, at the same time, build a database related to ecological changes occurring in t
College News, Sustainability, Grants & ResearchCollege of Arts & Sciences chooses six recipients for summer grant research
Feb 3, 2016
Boone - This summer the College of Arts and Sciences will provide six $5,000 grants to faculty to work on scholarly research, creative projects and external funding proposals that will enhance the transformational experience of Appalachian students.
College News, Faculty & Staff, Grants & ResearchKey Appalachian studies publications to be made available online through NEH and Mellon grant
Jan 29, 2016
BOONE—Appalachian studies scholars and those interested in regional history will have greater access to out-o
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