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App State COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Begins January 4 COVID-19 surveillance testing for Appalachian State University students, faculty and staff will begin January 4. Testing will be held at Legends on Monday January 4, Wednesday January 6 and the following week, Monday January 11 and Wednesday January 13, and both drive through and walk-up testing will be available. No appointments required; however, you will be asked for your Banner ID and to show your AppCard. If you drive-up, you will re...

BOONE — Two Appalachian State students are among 21 charged in relation to a drug distribution ring on the campuses of Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Duke University, announced the Department of Justice at a Thursday, Dec. 17 press conference. “This is a large drug network and supply chain fueling a drug culture at fraternities and within these universities and around these universities and towns,” said Matt Martin, U.S. attorney for th...

Seedy K’s Postseason Pigskin Ponderings Share this story I know you’re waiting with bated breath for that update. Patience. If you guessed the Galloping Ghost, yes, it’s Red Grange in the pic above. Here’s why. Because I am so sure he’s wondering why his alma mammy Illinois, in need of yet another new football coach after Lovie Smith couldn’t get it done in Champaign-Urbana, went back to Jake’s Discount Used Hub Cap Repair & Tire Recapping Center for yet another retread? Brett Bie...

Posted Dec. 22, 2020 at 4:44 p.m. BOONE, N.C. — A total of 31,293 COVID-19 tests were administered by Appalachian State University to faculty, staff and students during the fall 2020 semester — representing the majority of tests conducted in Watauga County. The tests were offered at no cost to participants. “Early in the year, Chancellor (Sheri) Everts prioritized offering accessible testing to students, faculty and staff. Broad-based testing of the campus community has allowed the univer...

Climate change and the rise of CO2: App State scientists contribute to 2020 Global Carbon Budget Appalachian State University scientists Dr. Gregg Marland, left and Dr. Dennis Gilfillan ’08 are among 86 scientists worldwide who contributed their expertise to the Global Carbon Project’s 2020 Global Carbon Budget — an annual, in-depth report on the amount of CO2 produced by the world’s nations and how much enters the ocean, is taken up by growing plants or accumulates in the atmosphere. M...

The university remains open, with emergency management protocols activated and operational modifications and precautions in place. Read the latest updates Students, faculty and staff adopted face coverings quickly and consistently on Appalachian State University’s campus during 2020. The university provided more than 97,000 face coverings during fall 2020 for students, faculty and staff. Photo by Chase Reynolds Reflections on a year defined by COVID-19 By the numbers: App State’s response ...

The Princeton Review names App State an ‘excellent choice’ for an MBA Students are pictured in 2018 outside Appalachian State University’s Kenneth E. Peacock Hall, which houses the university’s Walker College of Business. Walker College and its on-campus MBA program have been recognized among the best in the nation for 2021, according to The Princeton Review. Photo by Marie Freeman “Our faculty are preparing App State students to make a positive impact in society, and the successes of...

The OIED is responsible for spearheading the internationalization efforts at Appalachian. The internationalization mission of Appalachian is to develop awareness, knowledge, appreciation and respect of cultural differences in both domestic and international contexts in its students, faculty, staff and the surrounding communities. The university is also dedicated to creating a campus environment that builds the theoretical and practical skills needed to interact effectively in a global society. ...

App State’s SBTDC was a ‘first responder’ for small businesses during the pandemic Appalachian State University’s Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) has aided small businesses in North Carolina during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of its efforts, the center helped a company develop a new business stream: producing COVID-related retail signage and floor decals, such as the one pictured, to promote physical distancing and the wearing of face coverings. Shutterstock ...

Peoples sets bowl rushing mark, App State tops North Texas By Associated Press AP SHARE CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Camerun Peoples and Appalachian State began college footballs virus-impacted bowl season with a record-breaking show at the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Monday. Peoples ran for a bowl-record 317 yards and tied another mark with five rushing touchdowns to lead the Mountain...