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Dr. Christine Ogilvie Hendren is the director of Appalachian State University’s Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics and professor of geological and environmental sciences. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State joins NSF research effort to reduce phosphorus dependence, losses
Sep 22, 2021

Phosphorus is an essential element and a critical nutrient in global food systems, where it is used in fertilizers to improve crop yields. But “the ...

Caption: SAFE student recipient Charles Fennell, Psychology. Photo submitted.

SAFE Grant Student Spotlight: Charles Fennell ’20, Psychology
Sep 21, 2021

SAFE Grant Student Spotlight: Charles Fennell ’20, PsychologyCharles Fennell was an undergraduate student from Charlotte, N.C.Student and Faculty Ex...

As a client services advocate at OASIS (Opposing Abuse with Service, Information and Shelter) in Boone, Appalachian State University alumna Carter Blue ’20 said she enjoys the variety in her job, which includes engaging in crisis support services with clients, serving at the OASIS housing shelter, acting as a medical advocate for sexual assault victims and connecting people to other agencies and resources. Photo submitted

App State alumna Carter Blue ’20 — a champion for survivors of violence
Sep 21, 2021

As a senior at Appalachian State University, Carter Blue ’20 delved into intimate partner violence in her senior thesis. Now, she is a champion for ...

Appalachian State University’s Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series is named in honor of late alumna Hughlene Bostian Frank ’68, left. She is pictured with her husband, William “Bill” Frank. Photo by Marie Freeman

4 lauded Appalachian authors to visit App State as part of fall 2021 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Sep 16, 2021

Interested in gaining different perspectives on the Appalachian region and its culture? This season’s speakers for the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiti...

App State Examines and Celebrates the United States Constitution

App State Examines and Celebrates the United States Constitution
Sep 16, 2021

September 16-17, 2021Faculty, staff and students at Appalachian State University take the opportunity each year during the week of Sept. 17 to engage ...

SAFE student recipient Maira Ezerins, a former graduate student in the Department of Psychology. Photo submitted.

SAFE Grant Student Spotlight: Maira Ezerins ‘20, Psychology
Sep 15, 2021

SAFE Grant Student Spotlight: Maira Ezerins ‘20, PsychologyMaira Ezerins was a graduate student from Middleboro, M.A.Student and Faculty Excellence ...

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Making Math Relevant
Sep 14, 2021

Department of Mathematical Sciences Colloquium Series presents Dashiell Young-SaverFriday, September 17, 20213 p.m.Zoom event, email Kristen Roland, r...

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SAFE Fund Accepting Fall Applications
Sep 14, 2021

The College of Arts and Sciences Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund is accepting applications with a deadline of Monday, October 4, 2021.The C...

Emma Allen, Computer Science major, CAS Corps 2021-22 member. Photo submitted.

CAS Corps Feature: Emma Allen
Sep 13, 2021

The CAS Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of the College of Arts and Sciences and to create, promote and execute opport...

Nataly Jimenez, from High Point, is an Appalachian State University Honors College senior majoring in sociology-criminology, deviance and law, with a minor in psychology. After graduation, she plans to attend law school and become an immigration lawyer. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State’s Nataly Jimenez: A scholar and an advocate
Sep 10, 2021

Growing up in an immigrant family, Appalachian State University senior Nataly Jimenez said she watched her parents and extended family encounter hards...