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Honors College senior engages in personal and professional development in Sevilla, Spain
Nov 27, 2023

Honors College senior Emma Denton studied abroad from May 21 to June 18, 2023, in Sevilla, Spain. As an exercise science major, Denton took classes th...

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Students Mentored by BCHS Faculty Selected As Finalists in Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Nov 15, 2023

By Amanda MlekushTwo graduate students mentored by Beaver College of Health Sciences faculty were selected as finalists in the university’s 2023-202...

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Mountaineer Medics program enriches App State student experience and supports campus events
Nov 10, 2023

This fall, 27 Appalachian State University students are gaining career experience in emergency medical services (EMS) and supporting campus events as ...

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Social Work Student Receives NC Governor’s Award After Charting New Path
Nov 1, 2023

By Amanda Mlekush After being laid off from her job at a manufacturing facility in the midst of the 2020 pandemic, Amanda Abernathy decided to pu...

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College Inducts Eight Health and Wellness Leaders Into Trillium Society
Oct 31, 2023

By Amanda MlekushThe Beaver College of Health Sciences inducted eight health and wellness leaders into the college’s Trillium Society on Friday at t...

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Alumnus Offers Creative Gift To Help Nursing Students
Oct 16, 2023

By Amanda Mlekush As a new father and, later, in his work as president and co-founder of a Charlotte-based medical supply company, Chris McCaw â€...

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Camp Jean Rankin Offers Kids Who Stutter A Fun Way To Work on Fluency
Oct 13, 2023

By Amanda Mlekush As the first-ever Camp Jean Rankin came to an end, it was difficult to tell who came away with the most impact–the campers or...

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BCHS Records Specialist Recognized for Excellence
Oct 13, 2023

BCHS Records Specialist Hera Haas (pictured below with her award) received Appalachian State University’s inaugural Excellence in Academic Advising ...

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Noted Explorer Erick Cedeño Traces and Experiences History From a Bicycle Seat
Oct 12, 2023

By Amanda Mlekush Bicycle nomad Erick Cedeño visited Appalachian State University on Tuesday to share some of his epic bicycle adventures, from ...

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App State awarded $481,378 grant to improve vaccination rates among older adults
Oct 5, 2023

Studies confirm that staying up to date on vaccinations can significantly reduce older adults’ risks of hospitalization or death from the flu&n...