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Alton C. Byers, Ph.D. is a mountain geographer, conservationist and mountaineer specializing in applied research, high altitude ecosystems, climate change, glacier hazards and integrated conservation and development programs. Photo submitted.

Notes from the Field: Geologic and Climate Change Impacts on Nepal’s Glaciers
Mar 1, 2019

Monday, March 11, 20195 - 6 p.m.Turchin Center Lecture Hall, Room 1102Alton C. Byers, Ph.D. is a mountain geographer, conservationist and mountaineer ...

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Dr. Cameron Gokee receives 2016-18 Book Prize from the Society of Africanist Archaeologists
Feb 28, 2019

Dr. Cameron Gokee, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology has been awarded the 2016-18 Book Prize from the Committee of the Society of Africa...

Dr. Beth Herbel-Eisenmann, Professor of Mathematics Education, College of Education, Michigan State University

Math Colloquim Series presents Dr. Beth Herbel-Eisenmann, Professor of Mathematics Education from Michigan State University
Feb 27, 2019

Dr. Beth Herbel-Eisenmann, Professor of Mathematics Education, College of Education, Michigan State University will give two presentations while on ca...

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Dr. Ted Thornhill Presents His Research on Race and College Admissions
Feb 27, 2019

Thornhill is an assistant professor of sociology at Florida Gulf Coast University. His research and writing examine color-blind ideology and new racis...

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Appalachian ties for top producer of Fulbright Scholars among master’s institutions
Feb 26, 2019

Appalachian State University is a top producer of Fulbright Scholars, tying for first place with College of Charleston for the highest number of facul...

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Dr. Brad Nash Services as Chair for ASA's History of Sociology Award
Feb 26, 2019

On February 14, 2019, Dr. Bradley Nash Jr. was appointed to serve as the chair of the American Sociological Association's History of Sociology section...

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Biology Seminar Series talk on "Anthocyanin pigments in leaves: ecological and physiological functions"
Feb 25, 2019

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 20194 p.m.Rankin Science West, Room 183This event is open to the campus and communityRefreshments will be providedThe Biology Semi...

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5 acclaimed authors to speak as part of spring 2019 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Feb 25, 2019

This spring, five renowned writers — whose works engage with subjects relevant to Appalachia, the South and the world — will visit Appalachian Sta...

Bryce Helms, a senior criminal justice major and full-time Appalachian police officer, takes a pause from her duties for a photo in the university’s Plemmons Student Union. Photo by Marie Freeman

Bryce Helms — from Appalachian police cadet to full-time APD officer
Feb 22, 2019

As the Appalachian State University Police Department (APD) prepares to welcome new cadets to its Appalachian Police Officer Development Program ...

Pictured left to right: Mark Noble, Vice President of Development, ECRS; Dr. Randy Edwards, Vice Chancellor of University Advancement, ASU; Dr. Neva J. Specht, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, ASU; Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Chair of Computer Science, ASU and Pete Catoe, Founder, CEO and President, ECRS. Photo by Ellen Gwin Burnette

Local business ECRS establishes new scholarship program for Computer Science students
Feb 21, 2019

ECR Software Corporation (ECRS), a locally owned business in Boone, N.C. has announced the establishment of a Computer Science High Achievers Scholars...