Over 3,500 students receive degrees at Appalachian during commencement ceremonies, May 11-12
May 18, 2018
Six commencement ceremonies were held at Appalachian State University over two days, Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12. A total of 3,229 undergraduate students and 369 graduate students received degrees.
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‘Four years of transformative change’
May 17, 2018
Graduating Wilson Scholars reflect on their experiences in Appalachian’s premier scholarship program
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Appalachian actuarial science major seizes opportunities ‘with full force’
May 14, 2018
Actuaries provide the statistical probability of an event occurring, so when actuarial science major Malik Hargrave says not to take any opportunity for granted, it isn’t cliché advice — it’s calculated.
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Three chemistry majors honored with awards from the American Chemical Society.
May 11, 2018
The local chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Carolina-Piedmont (C-P) section awarded chemistry major Hayden Lane, Clayton, N.C., the Outstanding Leadership Award and Samantha Steyl, Charlotte, N.C., the Excellence in Scholastic Achievement Award.
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Innovate for Good: Summer STEM program for girls
May 10, 2018
Appalachian State University will offer Aspire IT, a summer outreach program that aims to increase diverse students' awareness about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and career paths
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Staci Hunter, SECU Public Fellows Internship Scholarship recipient 2018
May 10, 2018
Staci Hunter, a graduating senior with a major in criminal justice and two minors in psychology and Spanish from Wendell, North Carolina, was awarded a State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Public Fellows Int...
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Senior Psychology Major Meghan Pavelka: CAS Corps Feature of the Month
May 9, 2018
The CAS Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of the College of Arts and Sciences and to create, promote and execute opportunities for academic and professional growth.
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Ariel Green, winner of the 2018-19 Frances Holland Black scholarship
May 3, 2018
Ariel Green, a senior from Durham, N.C. who is majoring in Studio Art at Appalachian State University, has been named the winner of the 2018-19 Frances Holland Black scholarship.
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Student Highlight: Hannah Godfrey
May 2, 2018
Junior psychology major, Hannah Godfrey, is taking full advantage of attending a liberal arts university. Godfrey notes that the flexibility and of her classes and the support of her professors has allowed her to pursue many interests during her time at Appalachian State University.
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Truman Capote Literary Trust Scholarship for Creative Writing Award Winners 2018-19
May 1, 2018
The Truman Capote Literary Trust Scholarship for Creative Writing is an annual award for college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at Appalachian State University majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing....
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