Geology faculty and students contribute to better understanding of early climate change during the Devonian and Carboniferous Periods
Dec 14, 2015
BOONE—A five-year UNESCO and International Union of Geological Sciences project on the interaction between climate change and the earth's biodiversity, IGCP 596, has culminated in the book "Planet Earth – In Deep Time," co-edited by Professor Johnny Waters at Appalachian State Univer
College News, Faculty & Staff, Students, Grants & Research, SustainabilityCollege of Arts and Sciences develops new fund to support faculty and students
Dec 1, 2015
BOONE - This fall the College of Arts and Sciences established the Student and Faculty Excellence Fund (SAFE Fund), an endowment and annual fund born out of necessity for more substantial faculty and student academic support.
College News, Grants & Research, StudentsAppalachian students team up with local community to preserve historic African-American school
Oct 22, 2015
BOONE - In the early 1900s Booker T. Washington approached philanthropist and founder of Sears and Roebuck, Julius Rosenwald, to discuss the state of education for African Americans in the south.
College News, Students, EventsAppalachian student/faculty delegation presents at conference in Romania
Oct 13, 2015
BOONE—A delegation from the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University traveled to Brasov, Romania, recently to present research at the Appalachians/Carpathians: Researching, Documenting, and Preserving Highland Traditions conference.
College News, Faculty & Staff, Students, Events, Global LearningCloutier receives awards from Cave Research Foundation and Geological Society of America
May 5, 2015
BOONE—When Mara C. Cloutier chose to attend graduate school at Appalachian State University, the Asheville resident said it was because she could explore two possible passions: field work and lab research.
College News, Students, Awards & HonorsBennett wins Capote Literary Trust Scholarship
Apr 28, 2015
Andrew D. Bennett of Cary has won the Truman Capote Literary Trust Scholarship for Creative Writing (prose) for 2015-16. Bennett is a junior at Appalachian State University majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing. His first place award is $3,420.
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Four graduating seniors to speak at the spring 2015 commencement
Apr 8, 2015
For the first time, the College of Arts and Sciences has offered graduating seniors the opportunity to be selected as the college’s keynote speakers at the spring 2015 commencement ceremony.
College News, Students, EventsCollege of Arts and Sciences Seeks Student Speakers for Spring 2015 Commencement
Feb 5, 2015
At this year’s Spring Commencement Ceremony, up to three distinguished graduating seniors from the College of Arts and Sciences will represent their graduating class as the college’s speakers.
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