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Appalachian's Bryan Hill, a computer science major from Summerfield. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State’s Bryan Hill demonstrates the impact of a STEM scholarship
Sep 26, 2019

For Appalachian State University computer science major Bryan Hill, of Summerfield, the Appalachian High Achievers in STEM scholarship program has created unexpected opportunities to engage with his department and prepare for his future c

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Sanford Hall construction brings new homes to two academic departments
Sep 9, 2019

Spring and summer were full of changes for the English department and the languages, literatures and cultures department, formerly housed in Sanford Hall. Now that the school year has started and the dust has settled, the departments are acclimating to their new homes across campus.

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Department of Anthropology Announces Fall 2019 Brown Bag Series
Sep 5, 2019

The Department of Anthropology hosts brown bag lunch sessions on scheduled Wednesdays each semester. All talks are free of charge, open to the public and take place at 12 p.m. in Anne Belk Hall, Room 342.

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Jessica Pittman Dale. Photo Submitted.

Jessica Pittman Dale Applies Her Sociology Skills to Encourage Prevention in Our Communities
Sep 4, 2019

Jessica Pittman Dale is an Appalachian State alumnus with a mission. Graduating in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology with a concentration in social inequalities, Jessica was ready to serve her local community by tackling various issues surrounding domestic and sexual violence...

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Sociology student Ian Foley shares his Internship experience with the ACLU
Aug 29, 2019

As part of his requirements for his Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Criminology, Deviance, and Law, Ian worked with sociology faculty members Dr.

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Pictured from left to right, Appalachian seniors Raine Lo, Javon Nathaniel, Kevin Garcia Bautista and Sara Sallam are the university’s four 2019–20 recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. They are among 912 undergraduate students from 345 colleges to receive the prestigious Gilman Scholarship and will study abroad during the 2019–20 academic year. Images submitted

4 App State undergrads receive Gilman Scholarship to study abroad in 2019–20
Aug 28, 2019

The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships (NCS), a division of University College at Appalachian State University, announces four Appalachian seniors have been awarded the ...

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 Andy Mendoza, a junior cellular/molecular biology major from Durham, is an ACCESS Scholar at Appalachian. This summer he is completing a biostatistics and computational biology internship at the National Institute of Environmental Sciences in Research Triangle Park. Photo submitted

App State’s Andy Mendoza demonstrates the importance of access to undergraduate research
Aug 16, 2019

Appalachian State University cellular/molecular biology major Andy Mendoza, of Durham, attests to the good that comes when students are engaged in research during their undergraduate studies.

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Ten first-year students at Appalachian State University have been awarded Diversity Scholarships for the 2019–20 academic year.  Photos by University Communications.

10 aspiring leaders accepted into App State’s Diversity Scholars Program
Aug 14, 2019

Ten first-year students at Appalachian State University have been awarded Diversity Scholarships for the 2019–20 academic year.

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Rebecca Yoon, Director, App English Language Studies (AppELS) is a new academic program for English language learners at Appalachian State University. Photo by Chase Reynolds.

New AppELS partnership offers international students the opportunity to study at Appalachian State
Aug 12, 2019

App English Language Studies (AppELS) is a new academic program for English language learners at Appalachian State University.

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