Features
- Group studies indigenous activism in the Upper Amazon
This past summer, 16 students from Appalachian State University traveled to Ecuador to study indigenous activism and language in the Upper Amazon for three weeks. They came away with a greater appreciation of the impact of oil in the Amazon and its affect on the lives of the indigenous people. [ more . . . ]
- Entrepreneurism has become cool
As traditional and time-tested businesses and industries decline, the new economy is embracing entrepreneurism. Appalachian alumni and students are in the forefront of that development. Many young professionals are commercializing their passions and personal interests, supported by the skills and knowledge they learned at Appalachian. [ more . . . ]
- What the earth reveals about human history
Carefully digging, scraping and sifting. It's how archeologists seek clues into human history. Students at Appalachian State University learn these skills - and find cool artifacts - in a field archeology course each summer. [ more . . . ]
News Headlines
- Appalachian ranks among top schools for study abroad
BOONE—Appalachian State University ranks second among top 40 master’s degree granting institutions for the number of students participating in a short-term study abroad program in 2007-08. The data, released by the Institute of International Education’s annual Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, also lists Appalachian sixth among the top 40 master’s degree granting institutions [ more . . . ]
- Appalachian upholds region’s musical heritage with bluegrass CD project
- “Healing after Suicide Loss” to be held Saturday
- Holiday scholarship concert held Dec. 4 at Appalachian
- Book reception Nov. 24 at Appalachian for book on county’s architectural history
- Appalachian’s MSW program receives accreditation
- Acts of kindness
- Appalachian’s Opera Theatre presents “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Nov. 19-22
- From field to table, Appalachian students practice sustainable agriculture
- Veterans are part of a proud legacy, Veterans Day speaker says
Business kudos
The Princeton Review included Appalachian's Walker College of Business in its 2009 edition of "Best Business Schools." The college enrolls more than 2,200 undergraduate and 100 graduate students.
Under the cupola
More than 1.2 million people visited Belk Library and Information Commons last year. The library received more than 3.2 million hits on its web site.
What the press is saying
Campus Camera: Autumn 2009
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The Magazine: Fall 2009
