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Aerial view of the west side of Appalachian State University's campus

Appalachian State University’s improvement and development projects approved by UNC Board of Governors
Oct 23, 2018

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted to approve several items this week that will solidify improvement and development plans for ...

Hundreds of members from the Appalachian and local communities enjoy a sustainable meal of salad, baked potatoes and apple pie during the 2018 Community FEaST held on Appalachian’s Sanford Mall. The event is designed to bring people from all walks of life together to engage in conversations about the importance of a sustainable food system for all. Photo by Marie Freeman

Appalachian’s Community FEaST 2018 serves dialogue around sustainable food as main course
Oct 22, 2018

Approximately 300 members of the Appalachian State University Community — including students, faculty, staff and administrators — and the local Bo...

Carole Wilson ’75 is the 2018 winner of Appalachian State University’s Outstanding Service Award. Photo by Marie Freeman

Carole Wilson receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Outstanding Service Award
Oct 18, 2018

“Making a difference is the only thing that matters,” said Carole Wilson ’75, Appalachian State University Board of Trustee member, on being rec...

SECU Public Service Fellows program at Appalachian State

Internship Testimonials: SECU Public Service Fellows program
Oct 18, 2018

The SECU Public Service Fellows program is designed to connect interested, talented undergraduate students with local leadership in order to obtain me...

The first stop on the field trip was inside the Highway 105 Quarry operated by Vulcan Materials Company.

200 Geologists visit the High Country for a Carolina Geological Society Field Trip
Oct 17, 2018

The Carolina Geological Society’s 79th annual meeting took place in the high country in October with 200 geologists in attendance. The group took tw...

Dr. Rob Erhardt headshot

An Extension of Spatial Dependence Models for Estimating Short-Term Temperature Portfolio Risk
Oct 17, 2018

Dr. Robert Erhardt, Wake Forest UniversityOctober 19, 20183-4 p.m.Walker Hall, Room 103A This talk is free and open to the public.Temperature ris...

2018 Fall Black Panther Party poster

The Black Panther Party and the 1960s Black Freedom Struggle: A Panel Discussion
Oct 16, 2018

The Black Panther Party and the 1960s Black Freedom Struggle: A Panel Discussion with Former Party Members from Oakland to Winston-SalemWednesday, Oct...

Brock Long ’97 ’99 is the 2018 winner of Appalachian State University’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Photo by Marie Freeman

Brock Long receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Oct 16, 2018

During Homecoming Week 2018, Brock Long ’97 ’99, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was recognized by the Appalachia...

Stories of Caring, Health and Community, Humanities Council Fall Symposium poster

Stories of Caring, Health and Community - Humanities Council Fall Symposium
Oct 15, 2018

October 23, 20189 a.m. - 5 p.m.Parkway Ballroom, Plemmons Student UnionThe event is free and open to the public.The Humanities Council fall symposium ...

Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley ’84 is the 2018 winner of Appalachian State University’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Photo by Marie Freeman

Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Oct 15, 2018

During Homecoming Week 2018, Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley ’84, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), was recognized by the Appalachian State ...