Cross-institutional research in physics and astronomy leads to best undergraduate student paper
Mar 8, 2017
Hunter Stark, an Appalachian State University sophomore communication major from Charlotte, and James Howe, a Southwestern Community College senior and triple major in electronics, computer, and network engineering technology from Miami, Florida, have been awarded the best undergraduate student...
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Five Appalachian students are semi-finalists for Fulbright Scholars program
Feb 28, 2017
The Office of International Education and Development (OIED) announces five out of eight Appalachian students who applied for Fulbright Awards were chosen as semi-finalists for the awards. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers fellowships for U.S.
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John Foster West and Marian Coe Scholarship Winners Announced
Feb 20, 2017
The 2016-17 winners of the John Foster West and Marian Coe creative writing scholarships were announced by Appalachian State’s English department on Jan 18.
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Academic Services for Student Athletes is recognizing 261 students for Fall 2016 Academic Honor Roll
Feb 13, 2017
The Academic Services for Student Athletes advising staff will be celebrating another year of high academic achievement among student athletes with a recognition tonight during halftime of the Men's Basketball game, February 13, 2017. Tip-off for the game is at 7 p.m.
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Student leader creates mentorship, leadership opportunities for women in computer science
Feb 13, 2017
Sarah Mbiki is an advocate for the role academic and professional student clubs play in the Appalachian State University experience.
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Appalachian students and faculty partner with UNC Asheville to research threatened plant species
Jan 27, 2017
Professors and student researchers from Appalachian State University’s and UNC Asheville’s Departments of Biology have partnered in a federally funded project to assess several aspects of an imperiled plant in western parts of North Carolina and Virginia.
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Appalachian 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 & ResearchRacing the Sun with the Solar Vehicle Team
Aug 22, 2016
What do you get when you take a dozen Appalachian State University students, three passionate faculty, and an institutional commitment to sustainability?
College News, Students, SustainabilityAppalachian vehicle finishes in sixth place in American Solar Challenge
Aug 8, 2016
HOT SPRINGS, S.D.—Twelve students who departed the campus of Appalachian State University on July 21 completed a 17-day journey in Hot Springs, South Dakota, on Aug.
College News, Sustainability, StudentsAppalachian’s solar vehicle team places third in the Formula Sun Grand Prix
Jul 29, 2016
WAMPUM, Pa.—Appalachian State University's solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, has taken third place in the Formula Sun Grand Prix at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pennsylvania.
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