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NASA dream becomes reality for two Appalachian students

BOONE—It has been 51 years since President John F. Kennedy challenged the nation to set its sight on a lunar landing.

Summer Dance Series begins June 6 at Appalachian

BOONE—The Summer Dance Series sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Dance begins June 6 at Appalachian State University.

Appalachian graduates include 11 new Army officers

BOONE—Eleven seniors from the Army ROTC program at Appalachian State University became officers in the U.S. Army during a commissioning ceremony held on campus May 11.

Have passion, seize opportunities and solve challenges, graduates told

grad_hat_t.jpgBOONE—What do you say to graduating students about to start their career or pursue an advanced degree?

Hart receives Faculty Award for Excellence in General Education Teaching

Hart_t.jpgBOONE—Good teachers help others excel at their craft and that’s exactly what Dr. Sherry Alusow Hart does.

Appalachian’s WNC Economic Index resumes with look at March data

BOONE—After a year-long hiatus, the Western North Carolina Economic Index and Report has resumed with a current review of the regional economy.

Students Attend IIABA Legislative Conference

BOONE—Risk management and insurance majors from Appalachian State University recently attended the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.

Thomas receives State Department Critical Language Scholarship

BOONE—Elizabeth J. Thomas of Matthews has received a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Russian this summer. Thomas is a junior sociology/social inequalities major at Appalachian State University.

Duclos, Monroe and DeMarco win top prizes in 7th Annual Chair Design Competition

BOONE—“We fell in love Tess.” With those five words Jay Reardon, president of Hickory Chair, announced the winner of the 7th Annual Chair Design Competition at Appalachian State University. The competition is organized by Appalachian’s Department of Technology and Environmental Design.