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Dr. Bruce E. Stewart’s “Blood in the Hills: A History of Violence in Appalachia” is now available in paperback format. Photo submitted

Bruce Stewart’s ‘Blood in the Hills’ follows the trail of Appalachia’s violent history
May 21, 2018

“Blood in the Hills: A History of Violence in Appalachia,” which is edited by Dr. Bruce E. Stewart, associate professor in Appalachian State Unive...

NSF grant funds Appalachian research on ecological diversification of sponges in the Caribbean

NSF grant funds Appalachian research on ecological diversification of sponges in the Caribbean
May 20, 2018

Thanks to a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Dr. Cara Fiore, visiting assistant professor in Appalachian State University’s Depart...

Nadine Lambert '17, from Asheboro, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics with a concentration in computation.

Nadine Lambert ’17 applies her math degree at CGI, a worldwide IT consulting firm
May 19, 2018

As a functional analyst with CGI, Appalachian State University alumna Nadine Lambert ’17 gets to solve puzzles every day....

MPA program at Appalachian opens doors for lifetime learners

MPA program opens doors for lifetime learners
May 19, 2018

If everyone loved his job as much as Mark Bradbury loves his, the world would be one big happy place. Mark’s the director of Appalachian State Unive...

Nancy Contreras-Quinteros, a senior chemistry major; Carly Peggs, an Appalachian junior majoring in psychology and Bethany Brotherton, a senior majoring in anthropology at Appalachian.

A trio of Appalachian students awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
May 18, 2018

Nancy Contreras-Quinteros, Carly Peggs and Bethany Brotherton — all Gilman Scholarship recipients — will study and intern abroad during summer 201...

Over 3,500 students receive degrees at Appalachian during commencement ceremonies, May 11-12

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 undergradu...

The inaugural Wilson Scholars, as new students, atop Table Rock in the Pisgah National Forest. The steep hike, according to Sarah Aldridge, second from left, became a metaphor for overcoming obstacles on the path to academic success. Photo submitted

‘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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A push for transparency in research
May 16, 2018

An Appalachian political scientist and peers at Caltech create recommendations for how to support data access and replication of research studies...

Faculty Highlight: Raguveer Mohan

Faculty Highlight: Raghuveer Mohan
May 15, 2018

Dr. Raghuveer Mohan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, found his enthusiasm for teaching while in his masters studies at Clem...

Black Mountain College - Professional Development summer workshop for teachers.

Black Mountain College - Professional Development
May 15, 2018

In connection with the spring semester dedicated to the legacy of Black Mountain College, Appalachian State University invites you to apply to partici...