Videos

  • Appalachian Perspective: Hillary Jordan
    Appalachian Perspective: Hillary Jordan
    October 1, 2010

    Mudbound is Hillary Jordan's first novel but her work has already been compared to that of William Faulkner and Eudora Welty. Her story of racial prejudice in the 1940's Mississippi has been named one of the top ten debut novels of the decade by Paste Magazine and has won a Bellwether Prize.

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  • Appalachian Perspective: The Solar Homestead (2011 Solar Decathlon)
    Appalachian Perspective: The Solar Homestead (2011 Solar Decathlon)
    September 13, 2010

    How do you build the most affordable efficient home that uses renewable energy systems? Appalachian State University students and faculty comprise one of twenty select teams from around the globe crafting such a home as part of the 2011 Solar Decathlon, the world's largest and most recognized green building competition.

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  • Appalachian Perspective: Dr. Fred Whitt: Improving the health and well-being of Western North Carolinians
    Appalachian Perspective: Dr. Fred Whitt: Improving the health and well-being of Western North Carolinians
    August 4, 2010

    Appalachian State University is dedicated to enhancing the physical, emotional and social health of residents of North Carolina and beyond—to advance our work in this area. The university has established a new college of health sciences. Coming up on Appalachian Perspective we'll meet the founding dean and learn what the new college means for preparing high quality professionals in these fields.

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  • Alumni Awards 2010: Richard G. Sparks '76 '78
    Alumni Awards 2010: Richard G. Sparks '76 '78
    July 1, 2010
  • Alumni Awards 2010: James K. Reaves '93
    Alumni Awards 2010: James K. Reaves '93
    July 1, 2010
  • Alumni Awards 2010: Jerry Moore
    Alumni Awards 2010: Jerry Moore
    July 1, 2010
  • Alumni Awards 2010: Dr. Alice Brown '63 '66
    Alumni Awards 2010: Dr. Alice Brown '63 '66
    July 1, 2010
  • Appalachian Perspective: Dr. Stan Aeschleman
    Appalachian Perspective: Dr. Stan Aeschleman
    July 1, 2010

    In his role as provost, Dr. Stan Aeschleman strengthened Appalachian State University's academic core and created the vision for which the University has become known—a unique institution that blends aspects of a research institution with those of a small liberal arts institution. After many years as an administrator, he has chosen to return to teaching later this year. We'll meet this visionary and beloved psychology professor on Appalachian Perspective.

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  • Appalachian Perspective: Congressman David Price
    Appalachian Perspective: Congressman David Price
    May 27, 2010

    The 111th United States Congress is tackling some of the most historic issues ever in our democratic society, including the reform of health care, financial services and campaign ethics as well as how to protect our natural resources for future generations. My guest Congressman David Price and I will discuss these topics and more.

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  • Developing future leaders
    Developing future leaders
    January 13, 2010

    Today's employers demand strong leadership skills, and getting involved in campus life isn't the only way to develop them. At Appalachian State University, students can actually pursue a minor in leadership studies as they participate in clubs and organizations.

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  • Protecting the environment through education
    Protecting the environment through education
    November 13, 2009

    The Blue Ridge Parkway brings thousands of visitors to the area each year to admire its beauty and recreational offerings. It also has been an outdoor playground for Appalachian students, faculty and the community of Boone for generations. However, high usage and careless behavior occurring in some areas leaves irreversible impact.

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  • Why walk? App State's annual Walk for Awareness
    Why walk? App State's annual Walk for Awareness
    November 13, 2009

    Why walk? In 1989, two young women from Appalachian State University were abducted and raped by the same man. One died. One survived. Although the events took place off campus, the Walk for Awareness began as a campus response to their experience.

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