
October is 'Exercise is Medicine Month' at Appalachian
Oct 31, 2018
What if, instead of taking a prescribed pill, the doctor’s orders were as simple as taking a walk with a friend, choosing the steps over the elevato...

Appalachian-community partnership serves Boone residents in need with Grab and Go Meal Program
Oct 29, 2018
A sustainable answer to local food insecurity is being served up — one hot, nutritious meal at a time — by students in Appalachian State Uni...

An educator for life
Oct 25, 2018
Ruthanne Combs graduated from Appalachian State University in 2014 with a degree in Health Promotion (which has since transitioned to a Public Health ...

Transforming Health Series Lecture
Oct 23, 2018
The lectures facilitated by Dr. Nancy Orel on the topic of "Opioid Misuse and Addiction Among Older Adults," were well attended with approximatel...

The Appalachian Community tackles hunger in the High Country
Oct 23, 2018
Scores of Appalachian students, staff and faculty aided by area volunteers are doing research and donating time and energy to ameliorate hunger in the...

Appalachian's Community FEaST 2018 serves dialogue around sustainable food as main course
Oct 22, 2018
Approximately 300 members of the Appalachian State University Community — including students, faculty, staff and administrators — and the local Bo...

Allison Farrell, Exercise Science Student and Her Study Abroad Adventure
Oct 16, 2018
Allison Farrell, pictured second from left on the bottom row with her fellow classmates. Photo submitted.This past summer, Allison Farrell, a junior e...

All in the family
Oct 4, 2018
Pictured left to right: Dr. J. "Wayne" Miller, Joanna Miller Lyall, Kimmon Miller Pruitt and Katie Lyall. Photo submitted.Joanna Lyall ‘90, Associat...

A fitting tribute
Sep 27, 2018
The family of Andy Thomas at the Leon Levine Hall Grand Opening. Photo submitted. Gene “Buddy” Thomas ‘06 wanted to honor his uncle Andy an...

Appalachian State University Graduate makes an impact at UNC-CH RiteCare Supported Clinic
Sep 14, 2018
Haley Minner, a two-time graduate of Appalachian State University, holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2011) and a Ma...