Accounting major earns U.S. citizenship, gives back to Ethiopia
Nov 22, 2017
Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Maheder Yohannes is a first-generation college student majoring in accounting at Appalachian State University.
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Sarah Freeman-Thibault: Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachia
Nov 14, 2017
“At Appalachian, everyone is different, so everyone can be themselves. There’s no Appalachian ‘normal,’” said Freeman-Thibault.
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Abraham Howell: Getting involved, trying new things
Nov 13, 2017
Applying to Appalachian State University seemed “a smart choice” to Abraham Howell of Charlotte. Now a sophomore who is excelling both academically and socially, Howell said he’s glad he did.
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Computer Science students present at SNCURCS 2017
Nov 10, 2017
Ten students from Appalachin's Computer Science Department presented their research at State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium(SNCURS) 2017 at Campbell University in early November.
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Razan Farhan Alaqil: Representing Saudi youth on the world stage
Nov 9, 2017
Political science major Razan Farhan Alaqil is originally from Saudi Arabia and has been the Saudi youth representative to the United Nations.
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Evie Giaconia Conducts Thesis in the Ecuadorian Rainforest
Nov 8, 2017
Honors senior anthropology major and Chancellor’s Scholar Evie Giaconia spent this past summer in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest conducting ethnographic research for her Honors thesis.
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Geography major finds adventure and stories in the field
Oct 31, 2017
Digging a snowpit, setting up tents or strapping bags on horses high in the Andes is a long way from day-to-day life in Greensboro.
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Two Students receive Scholarships from Boone-based ECRS Software Corporation
Oct 11, 2017
Junior, Diana Martinez of Rose Hill and sophomore, Joshua Jackson of Rocky Point, have been selected as recipients of the ECRS Computer Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship scholarship.
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From turtles to town hall: SECU Public Fellows Internship at ASU
Oct 9, 2017
“There’s a one percent survival rate for hatchlings, but we give them all a chance just so maybe one of the little guys can make it. And hey, someone gave me a chance so that hopefully I can make it too.”
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Appalachian’s Team Sunergy travels to World Solar Challenge in Australia to advise Chilean team
Oct 5, 2017
Members of Appalachian’s solar vehicle team left Boone Friday, Sept. 29, for more than two weeks Down Under. They will advise the Chilean team on electrical engineering challenges while also learning about the race, in which Team Sunergy hopes to compete in 2019.
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