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he four Appalachian State University faculty selected for the 2020 BRIDGES Academic Leadership for Women program sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Megen Culpepper, assistant professor in the A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences; Dr. Leah Hamilton, associate professor in the Department of Social Work; Dr. Vicky Klima, professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences; and Dr. Rachel Wilson, associate professor in the

‘Leading in a Time of Transformation’: 4 App State faculty selected for women’s leadership development program
Jul 22, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Four Appalachian State University faculty have been accepted into the 2020 BRIDGES Academic Leadership for Women program spo...

The 3-year-old pictured uses an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device. Photo submitted

3-year-old finds his voice through App State’s Communication Disorders Clinic
Jul 17, 2020

By Audrey GurkinBOONE, N.C. — “How do you thank someone for giving your child his voice?” This question comes from the mother of a 3-year-old wh...

Ashley Shapiro

Ashley Shapiro's path to Occupational Therapy
Jul 15, 2020

By Audrey GurkinBoone, N.C. — Ashley Shapiro graduated from Appalachian State University in 2011 with a degree in psychology and a minor in Spanish....

Tess Ortiz

BSN Graduate is recognized for her commitment to high quality care
Jul 14, 2020

By Audrey GurkinBoone, NC — Tess Ortiz, who graduated from Appalachian State University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, ...

Lynn Heinmuller Fisher

App State alumna makes the best of disasters and emergencies
Jun 10, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — For Appalachian State University alumna Lynn Heinmuller Fisher ’97, making the best out of the worst is a professional calling. Fish...

Yancey Luft

Yancey Luft awarded The Cone Health Nursing Excellence Award
Jun 8, 2020

By Audrey GurkinBoone, N.C. — Yancey Luft graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Appalachian State University. Si...

Megan Campany

Megan Campany chooses Mayo Clinic for medical school
Jun 3, 2020

By Audrey GurkinBoone, N.C. — When Megan Campany chose Appalachian State for her undergraduate degree, she was one of those students who knew what s...

Fulbright Austria Scholars

App State’s Fulbright scholars foster international connections despite global pandemic
Jun 1, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Many of Appalachian State University’s 2019–20 Fulbright scholars were overseas when the COVID-19 pandemic began, requir...

Welcome

Welcome to our newest faculty members
May 28, 2020

By Marie HuffBoone, N.C. — Beginning a new career in academia is always exciting. Whether you are freshly tasseled and hooded with a few extra lette...

Innovation Scholars

2020 winners announced for Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program at App State
May 19, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Five winning entries by Appalachian State University faculty and staff have been announced for the 2020 Chancellor’s Innovation...