BOONE–Appalachian State University has received funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission to establish a higher education access network. [more]

BOONE–The reggae and roots-rock jam band O.A.R will perform Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m., at Appalachian State University’s Holmes Convocation Center. [more]

BOONE–If you’re counting on Cupid’s arrow to make sparks fly, forget it. [more]

BOONE–The Hayes School of Music’s Faculty Recital Series at Appalachian State University presents a celebration of 100 years of the best known and world’s most-played Czech composer during “A Centennial Commemoration of Anton’

Just days into the spring semester, Appalachian State University’s Belk Library already is a busy study spot for students working on class assignments. [more]

BOONE—The Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University presents the Hayes/White Scholars Recital on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 8 p.m. at the Broyhill Music Center. [more]

Forget the pad and pencil. Garet Garland takes notes on a laptop computer. Most students find the traditional method of pen and paper the preferred method for taking notes, but Garland says he can type faster than he can write. Garland is a freshman from Zionville interested in majoring in accounting. [more]

BOONE–Jean M. J. Fréchet, a professor at the University of California-Berkeley, will lecture on nanotechnology Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. at Appalachian State University’s Farthing Auditorium. [more]

BOONE–”What is Patriotic About the USA PATRIOT Act?” is the first in a series of free lectures being held in Appalachian State University’s Living Learning Center. [more]