A 23-year-old Appalachian State University student died at Watauga Medical Center on Friday night according to a press release from the Boone Police Department. Michael C. Schmitt was found in distress...

While some students at Appalachian may spend their time volunteering at the humane society or food banks, junior psychology major Brianna Brooks spends her time serving in another way. Brooks is...

A small community of student members of the Religious Society of Friends – better known as Quakers – at Appalachian State University gathers weekly for a worship service called “meeting.” Though...

The Appalachian Social Justice Educators have big plans for the new semester, including further rape culture awareness events, possible involvement in Social Justice Week and potential involvement with...

The Carnegie Foundation recently honored Appalachian State University, renewing its community engagement classification for its commitment to service-based learning. Appalachian first earned the classification...

Appalachian State University does its best to be inclusive of students with disabilities, but many times these students in particular face social justice issues in the classroom, said Anna Ward, program...

A pair of students are in the process of forming an official club that focuses on the idea that all people have the right to make their own choices about their bodies, health care and the right time to...

Jean Dehart was selected as the new chair of the Department of Communication by Appalachian State University in December. She officially assumed the position in January. “I was excited about [being...

A Master of Science in nursing program has been approved for Appalachian State University by the UNC Board of Governors to begin in August with approximately 30 students. Classes will mainly be offered...

Sustain Appalachian’s showing of “Fed Up,” part of their sixth annual film series in January, shed light on the social injustice and inequality that contribute to the obesity epidemic affecting people...

Julian Bond spoke at Appalachian State University’s Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 23 as a part of the 31st annual Martin Luther King, Jr. commemoration. Bond is the co-founder of...