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Dr. Beth Davison and Jesse Barber ’22 ’24

Dr. Beth Davison and Jesse Barber ’22 ’24 featured on Appalachian Excellence podcast
Mar 20, 2025

On this episode of Appalachian Excellence: Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity, Karen Fletcher, director of grants resources and services in the Office of Research and Innovation, interviews Dr.

Alumni, Arts & Cultural, Faculty & Staff, Outreach & Community Engagement
The Hickory Leadership Forum
Rebecca Newman is the assistant director and wellbeing coordinator for the Veterinary Technology program in Appalachian State University's Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation. Photo submitted
The Lab iMPACTLY Nonprofit Workshop aims to equip local nonprofits with the tools, strategies and insights needed to enhance their impact, particularly in securing and managing grants.

April 3: Lab iMPACTLY Nonprofit Workshop
Feb 3, 2025

Lab iMPACTLY Nonprofit Workshop
Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Room 201A (Price Lake), Plemmons Student Union

College News, Events, Outreach & Community Engagement
Dr. William ("Billy") Schumann ’94 ’99 ’00, professor of community-based research in Appalachian State's Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation, has been appointed the 2024-27 Sharpe Chair. Photo by Ellen Burnette

Dr. William Schumann ’94 ’99 ’00 appointed 2024-27 Sharpe Chair
Jan 30, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. William ("Billy") Schumann ’94 ’99 ’00 has been appointed the 2024-27 Sharpe Chair. Made possible through an endowment established by Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center founders R.Y.

Arts & Cultural, Awards & Honors, College News, Faculty & Staff, Outreach & Community Engagement
Appalachian Senior Programs (ASP)

Appalachian Senior Programs raises funding to assist children and seniors in the High Country
Jun 12, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — For over two decades, Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology has sponsored Appalachian Senior Programs (ASP).

College News, Outreach & Community Engagement
Built in 1792, Fort Defiance is the former home of William Lenoir. Photo by Dr. Beth Davison
Veterinary Technology at Appalachian State University

Veterinary Technology Program Holds Pet Food Drive January 29 through February 9
Jan 22, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program is soliciting pet supply donations to help local pets during their second pet food drive.

College News, Events, Outreach & Community Engagement
Rockin NC' kits arrive at the App State Hickory Campus

App State Hickory Campus Hosts First Professional Development Workshop for Teachers
Jan 17, 2024

HICKORY, N.C. — December 7, 2023 marked not only the first Reading Day at Appalachian State University’s Hickory campus, but also the first professional development workshop for K-12 educators hosted at the new location.

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Dr. Claudia Cartaya-Marin, professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences

Dr. Claudia Cartaya-Marin Leads Student Chemistry Activity at Hickory's Centro Latino
Nov 29, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Each October, the American Chemical Society promotes outreach activities highlighting the value of chemistry in everyday life during National Chemistry Week.

College News, Faculty & Staff, Outreach & Community Engagement