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Appalachian is one of a handful of universities looking at sustainability through a holistic lens. In four podcasts, hear Appalachian experts discuss sustainability and its relation to the 3E’s: the environment, economics and equity.

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    Economics in a sustainable world – how can we measure progress?
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    Faculty discuss sustainability’s 3E’s: economics, equity and environment
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Discover Research at Appalachian

Discover Research at Appalachian

Appalachian’s location in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina provides unique opportunities for research and scholarship. Read about the research of our students and faculty here.

Serve the community, engage in social justice

Serve the community, engage in social justice

Students make a difference for many during Appalachian’s MLK Challenge each year.

Conduct research alongside your professor

Conduct research alongside your professor

On any given day undergraduate students work alongside Appalachian faculty on important research, like Dr. Ellen Cowan’s work studying climate change.

Consider Graduate School at Appalachian

Consider Graduate School at Appalachian

The Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies offers more than 50 graduate degree and certificate programs to help you achieve your goals.

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  • Matthew T. Dockham joins Appalachian State University as Director of External Affairs and Community Relations
    Matthew T. Dockham joins Appalachian State University as Director of External Affairs and Community Relations

    Dockham’s primary responsibility will be fostering, supporting and expanding the university’s relationships with state, regional and local governmental and non-governmental organizations.

  • Key Appalachian studies publications to be made available online through NEH and Mellon grant
    Key Appalachian studies publications to be made available online through NEH and Mellon grant

    Appalachian studies scholars and those interested in regional history will have greater access to out-of-print works thanks to a two-year National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Open Book Program grant totaling $88,000 awarded to Belk Library and Information Commons at Appalachian.

  • Minerals from around the world donated to Appalachian’s geology department
    Minerals from around the world donated to Appalachian’s geology department
    January 25, 2016

    A collection representing one man’s lifetime fascination with minerals has been donated to the Department of Geology at Appalachian State University.

  • Connect NC bond includes $70 million for Beaver College of Health Sciences building
    Connect NC bond includes $70 million for Beaver College of Health Sciences building
    January 23, 2016

    On March 15, 2016, North Carolina voters will decide on a proposed $2 billion bond package that would enable statewide investments in higher education, safety, parks, recreation, and water and sewer infrastructure improvements.

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  • A Musical Potpourri
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    2
    A Musical Potpourri
    February 2, 2016
    8:00 pm

    Pianist, woodwind musicians, vocalists and more will take the stage when faculty from the Hayes School of Music presents the annual “A Musical Potpourri” recital.

  • Welcome Back the Sun
    Feb
    3
    Welcome Back the Sun
    February 3, 2016
    1:00 pm

    The Office of Sustainability, REI, and the Solar Vehicle team will be on hand to answer questions about exciting new solar ventures on Appalachian's campus and demonstate new integrated innovations in solar technology.

  • American Indian Film Series: A Good Day to Die (2010)
    Feb
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    American Indian Film Series: A Good Day to Die (2010)
    February 4, 2016
    6:00 pm

    A Good Day to Die is the powerful story of the life of Dennis Banks, founder of the American Indian Movement.

  • TCVA: Winter Exhibition Celebration
    Feb
    5
    TCVA: Winter Exhibition Celebration
    February 5, 2016
    6:00 pm

    Several times a year, to celebrate new exhibitions, the Turchin Center invites the public inside after hours, to “engage, discover and connect through the arts.”

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