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]

BOONE—This fall, Appalachian State University begins its dual degree program in communication with Universidad de las Américas Puebla in Mexico.

Rising sophomore Shannon Trudeau of Carthage will be the first student from Appalachian to participate. Three students from Mexico will begin the program on Appalachian’s campus this fall. [more]

BOONE—Ed Rosenberg’s academic interests on issues related to aging and gerontology are taking him to France, where he will be a visiting researcher at the University of Angers. It’s a return trip for the Appalachian State University professor who was an exchange professor in 2004-05 at the university located in France’s Loire Valley. [more]

BOONE – The Fourth Annual Global Opportunities Conference will be held on Friday, April 13, from 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Appalachian State University’s Broyhill Events Center. [more]

Boone – Appalachian State University has expanded its engagement with Vietnam by establishing a 2+2 articulation agreement with partner institution Duy Tan University (DTU). [more]

BOONE—What can you learn from a journey to Malawi?

Eleven students from Appalachian State University recently traveled to Malawi to learn first-hand about managing Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and the obstacles to Malawi’s economic development. The trip was part of a course offered by the Walker College of Business. [more]

BOONE—It’s a concern many universities deal with: first-year students who aren’t quite ready for the academic rigors of college.

It’s an international concern, too. United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, has turned to Appalachian State University for help spurred by Appalachian’s successful track record with its First Year Seminar program. [more]

BOONE—Throw a dart at a world map and chances are you will hit a country where Appalachian State University has had, currently has, or will have a study abroad program. [more]

BOONE—It’s been an on and off again experience, depending on the political winds blowing from the nation’s capital, but Cuba provides a rich educational experience for Appalachian State University students interested in topics ranging from U.S-Cuban relations and cultural history to photography and printmaking. [more]