Academics Archive
BOONE—It has been 51 years since President John F. Kennedy challenged the nation to set its sight on a lunar landing. [more]
Posted in Astronomy & Physics, General, Gifts & Grants, Today | Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
BOONE—The Summer Dance Series sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Dance begins June 6 at Appalachian State University. [more]
Posted in Events, General, Theatre & Dance, Today | Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

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. [more]
Posted in Alumni, Awards, Honors and Promotions, General, ROTC, Today | Monday, May 14th, 2012
BOONE—What do you say to graduating students about to start their career or pursue an advanced degree? [more]
Posted in Academics, Appalachian Scene, Awards, Honors and Promotions, Today | Monday, May 14th, 2012
BOONE—Good teachers help others excel at their craft and that’s exactly what Dr. Sherry Alusow Hart does. [more]
Posted in Awards, Honors and Promotions, English, Today | Monday, May 14th, 2012
BOONE—After a year-long hiatus, the Western North Carolina Economic Index and Report has resumed with a current review of the regional economy. [more]
Posted in Business, General, Today | Thursday, May 10th, 2012

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. [more]
Posted in Business, General, Today | Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

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. [more]
Posted in Awards, Honors and Promotions, General, International, Sociology, Today | Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

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. [more]
Posted in Appalachian Scene, Awards, Honors and Promotions, General, Technology, Today | Tuesday, May 8th, 2012