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Tighe studies foreclosure impact in Appalachia

J. Rosie Tighe is an assistant professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at Appalachian State University. 
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Robinson receives academic fellowship in terrorism studies

The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, a nonpartisan policy institute headquartered in Washington, D.C., has named Appalachian State University...
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Hitting the high notes

Jennifer Sterling Snodgrass is an associate professor of music theory and director and coordinator of graduate studies in the Hayes School of Music at...
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Mountain guide

Meredith Ballard is a junior at Appalachian State University. When she came to Appalachian she planned to major in biology, but because blind people cannot...
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Professor incorporates community-based economic research

John Whitehead is chairman and professor in the Department of Economics in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. He teaches...
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Global Opportunities Conference set for April 12 at Appalachian

William Kamkwamba, co-author of  The New York Times best-seller, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope," will be the...
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Teachers inspire 'fellow' to pursue his passion

The N.C. Legislature eliminated funding to its ambitious teacher recruitment initiative called Teaching Fellows in 2012, but Rawdon Marroquin slipped in just...
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ASU researcher focusing on interrelationships of people, buildings, energy and indoor air quality

Susan Doll considers herself a "systems thinker." 
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ASU student likes to make things happen

As soon as you meet Appalachian State University freshman Jordan Lancaster, you know he has lots of layers besides his clothes.
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58,000-square-foot addition completed at student union

Dave Robertson has overseen every transformation of Plemmons Student Union at Appalachian State University since the first addition and renovation was...
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Appalachian’s economic impact on region tops $560 million

Appalachian State University’s economic impact on the state’s Northwest region topped $560 million in fiscal year 2010-11.
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Tai chi: Ancient discipline may be just what the doctor ordered

Karen Caldwell is a professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State...
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Circles of concern, cycles of caring

Sherri Wilson, Appalachian State University's director of Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff, has trained so many individuals to stage successful 5K...
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Professor says students' success is his reward

Dr. Chishimba Nathan Mowa is an associate professor of physiology and endocrinology in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University.
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Snowfall: from the Appalachians to the Andes

How often have you heard this weather forecast: "Heavy snowfall is expected for the region, with strong northwest winds gusting up to 50 miles per hour...
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ASU and A-B Tech partner on fermentation degree

Appalachian State University and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College have signed a "2+2" articulation agreement which will guarantee admission to up...
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$60,000 grant to support women science faculty at ASU

Women faculty often choose to work at smaller universities which are considered family friendly and provide a better balance between academic and family...
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The evergreen bridge: planting roots at home

When Jim Bryan went to college to study forestry, little did he know that one day he would be building bridges in his native Watauga County and that those...
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Stepping down

Updates: Jerry Moore ends tenure at Appalachian State
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Exercise is medicine; play is insurance

Dr. Becki Battista and Dr. Scott Collier are associate professors in the exercise science program in the Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science,...
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