BOONE—Students at Appalachian State University believe so strongly in reducing their environmental impact while on campus that they charge themselves a fee to support renewable energy projects. Now, they have begun using some of that revenue to support faculty research related to renewable energy. [more]

BOONE—Economic activity in Western North Carolina increased by 0.4 points in October, marking the sixth consecutive monthly increase in the index that tracks the level of economic activity in 25 western North Carolina counties. The increase returned the Western North Carolina Economic Index to its pre-recession level. [more]

BOONE—Despite an international consensus reached in 2009 to limit climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions, scientists say the likelihood of meeting that goal is diminishing. [more]

BOONE—Forty-four Appalachian State University undergraduate students representing 13 departments and programs recently participated in the 8th Annual State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium at Duke University. [more]

N.C. RESEARCH CAMPUS—Recently, 55 runners did more than just compete in the annual Charlotte Thunder Road Marathon. They were part of a field trial conducted by the Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Laboratory. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University recently celebrated works of 49 Appalachian faculty members at the 2012 Faculty Book reception. Those honored this year include campus authors and faculty musicians who have published books or creative works in 2011-2012. [more]

BOONE—Representatives from Research Triangle Foundation (RTF) visited Appalachian State University Thursday as part of the Pathways to Opportunity bus tour, which includes stops in more than 20 N.C. cities or towns. The foundation manages Research Triangle Park (RTP). [more]

BOONE—Statistically, school-age children run a greater risk of being injured or killed by someone they know than from a violent incident at school, but it’s school shootings that draw the most media attention. [more]

Professors study practice that requires no criminal conviction

BOONE—Innocent until proven guilty carries a lot of weight if you are accused of a crime. But it can be a different story when state agencies seize the property or assets of those suspected of criminal activity. A procedure known as civil asset forfeiture allows law enforcement agencies in many states to seize property or assets of a criminal suspect and proceed to have them forfeited to the government even if the individual is never convicted of the original charge. [more]