Sustainable Development

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New Frontiers for App State’s Frontline-to-Farm Initiative Jun 5, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Frontline-to-Farm program is entering a new phase of growth as interdisciplinary collaborations offer opportunities to strengthen support for military veterans

Fine and Applied Arts, Sustainable Development
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Dr. Laird Christensen in Scotland - Reimagining Adaptive Sustainability Curriculum May 29, 2026

While traveling to Scotland this Spring to attend the Steps Change toward Sustainability Conference in Perth, Dr.

Fine and Applied Arts, Sustainable Development
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App State Senior Turns Classroom Knowledge Into a Thriving Family Farm May 18, 2026

For Appalachian State University graduate Caden Cable, earning a degree in Sustainable Development with a concentration in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture wasn't just an academic milestone... Sustainable Development

Aurora Figueroa-Benetti

Independent study with local farmer leads Appalachian student to cultivate a “new” fruit tree May 10, 2018

Aurora Figueroa-Benetti’s passion for sustainable agriculture led her to Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of

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Climate Justice Month

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... Sustainability Spotlight, Sustainable Development, Theatre and Dance, Fine and Applied Arts

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Sustainable Development and Food Services foster farm-to-table initiative on campus Feb 9, 2018

Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development has partnered with Food Services to provide local food

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Students Participate in the John G. Palmer Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s Meet Oct 22, 2017

A group of Sustainable Development and Biology students participated in the John G.

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The Ground Beneath Us, by Paul Bogard

Environmental writer and photographer examine the human relationship with the ground beneath our feet Oct 19, 2017

On Wednesday, October 25, 2017 the Goodnight Family Sustainable Development Department will host an evening presentation with author Paul Board... Sustainable Development, Art, Fine and Applied Arts

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Open House at the Farm Sep 25, 2017

September 30  |  1-4 p.m. Sustainable Development
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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 p

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