Sustainable Development

Ghana App Today

Faculty at App State and Ghanaian university explore sustainable solutions for rural communities May 14, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — For several years, faculty at Appalachian State University and the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale, Ghana, have collaborated on applied research and training... Sustainable Development

Ben Pluska named Fellow

Ben Pluska named Rachel Carson Campus Fellow Oct 16, 2023

Honors College senior and sustainable development major Ben Pluska has been selected as a ... Sustainable Development

Grant Writing class earns $35,000 for local nonprofits

App State grant writing class raises $35,000 for local nonprofits Jul 13, 2023

Appalachian State University students enrolled in the Spring 2023 "Grants for Non-Profits" course applied their grant writing skills and raised a total of $35,000 to support two local nonprofit or... Sustainable Development

Tour the Farm on Oct. 5

Chickens, Cider and More! Sep 23, 2019

Join Us Oct. 5 For Open House at the Farm Sustainable Development
“When Everything Beyond the Walls Is Wild: Being a Woman Outdoors in America” by Lilace Mellin Guignard - Book jacket cover image, photo submitted.

What Happens When Women Hear the Call of the Wild? Sep 19, 2019

“When Everything Beyond the Walls Is Wild: Being a Woman Outdoors in America” with poet and award winning author Lilace Mellin Guignar

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2019 faculty and staff award winners

College Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff with 2019 Awards Aug 16, 2019

The College of Fine and Applied Arts recognized outstanding faculty and staff with 2019 awards for teaching, service, scholarship and advising.... Communication, Sustainable Development, Art, Fine and Applied Arts

Innovation Scholars

Winners announced for 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program Mar 27, 2019

 Four faculty members in the College of Fine and Applied Arts have been named Chancellor's Innovation Scholars for the 2018-19 year.

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Chefs visit farm

Expanded partnership increases access to sustainable food on Appalachian’s campus Mar 1, 2019

To grow the campus farm-to-dining hall partnership, expand the amount of local food available to students, faculty and staff, Appalachian State... Sustainable Development, Sustainability Spotlight

Students view exhibition

A growing learning community: Climate Stories Collaborative at Appalachian teaches students and faculty alike Feb 28, 2019

Sustainability has long been a core value shared by faculty, staff and students at Appalachian State University.

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Patrick Ross in Madagascar

Appalachian student and Gilman Award recipient conducts independent study in Madagascar Feb 6, 2019

During fall 2018, senior sustainable development major Patrick Ross embarked on the journey of a lifetime to the remote forest of Anjana

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Wilson Scholar Jabari Moore

Students initiate peace and justice through Global Peacebuilding Project Jan 17, 2019

Interpersonal communication, access to education and understanding of homophobia and transphobia. Appalachian State University students

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Timber Sports Team

Appalachian Timber Sports Team puts forestry skills to the test at annual Woodsmen’s Meet Nov 20, 2018

On Oct. 6, the Appalachian State University Timber Sports Team participated in the 23rd John G.

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