Appalachian hosts Climate Justice Month in April
Mar 29, 2018
Starting April 1, Appalachian State University will host its first-ever Climate Justice Month to broaden the conversation surrounding climate change. ...
Appalachian's Team Cardinal Approach selected for Race to Zero competition
Mar 14, 2018
By Andrew WindhamOn March 6, a team of Appalachian State University students was selected to participate in the Department of Energy’s Race to Zero ...
Take the Initiative — the Mending Initiative — on February 24
Feb 21, 2018
By Mary Anne SavageThe Mending Initiative, a new collaboration at Appalachian State University, aims to build an awareness on campus and in the commun...
The powers of sun and soul
Jan 30, 2018
Zach Sprau ’11 ’17 graduated from Appalachian State University with bachelor’s degrees in music performance and psychology, a master’s degree ...
Appalachian donates fresh produce to local organizations for residents in need
Aug 24, 2017
This summer, students and faculty in Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development forged a unique partnersh...
Appalachian professors operate their home at net-positive energy use with solar panels
Jul 11, 2017
Drs. Jim and Jennifer Westerman, both professors at Appalachian State University, made a decision that has saved the equivalent of 276 trees and avoid...
Follow Appalachian's Solar Vehicle Team at the 2017 Formula Sun Grand Prix this week
Jul 5, 2017
July 3-9, at the Circuit of The Americas racetrack in Austin, Texas, 15 Appalachian students will return for the second year to the Formula Sun Grand ...
Dr. Anatoli Ignatov is one of two Appalachian faculty to receive Fulbright Scholarships
Jun 7, 2017
Land ownership is a big deal in many cultures. Just cut a tree one foot past your property line and see how quickly your neighbor arrives on the scene...
Appalachian students partner with biomaterials company, build sustainable products
Apr 11, 2017
Furniture designer Alyssa Coletti is determined to expand student exposure to and experience with sustainable design. An adjunct in Appalachian State ...
Sustainable development major places first in state-wide poetry contest
Mar 31, 2017
By Madalene SmithMorgan DePue, a senior sustainable development major, was the winner of this year’s Sherry Pruitt Poetry Contest. The Lincolnton na...