BOONE–Conrad E. “Ozzie” Ostwalt Jr. has been named chairman of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE – After a knee and hip replacement, avid cyclist Al Alschuler can no longer extend his leg far enough to peddle his bicycle. [more]

BOONE — The Third Annual Martin and Doris Rosen Summer Symposium “Remembering the Holocaust” will be held June 26-July 2 at Appalachian State University’s Broyhill Inn and Conference Center. [more]

NEW BRUNSWICK/PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Gregory S. Blimling, vice chancellor for student development at Appalachian State University and a nationally recognized leader and scholar in student affairs, will become vice president for student affairs at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey on July 12. [more]

By Jane Nicholson

BOONE–Electricity-generating wind turbines will be studied during a two-year project being conducted by Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE–The piano duo of Rodney Reynerson and Bair Shagdaron will be featured in Sunday, June 27, at 8 p.m. in Appalachian State University’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is $10. [more]

By Jane Nicholson

BOONE–Knowing how tourists choose their vacation destinations and activities is important information for the travel industry. [more]

BOONE—Three employees within Appalachian State University’s University Advancement Division have been promoted to better serve the Appalachian Family, says Interim Vice Chancellor Jerry Hutchens. [more]

BOONE—The economy continues to grow in Western North Carolina, up 0.4 percent in April, according to the Western North Carolina Economic Index and Report compiled at Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business. [more]