Appalachian State University

287 Rivers Street Boone, NC 28608

828.262.2000

Community Foundation Partner

Member Since: 1975

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Company Overview

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, North Carolina, Appalachian State University offers a challenging academic environment, energetic campus life and breathtaking location. Appalachian combines the best attributes of a small liberal arts college with those of a large research university. Known for its value and affordability, Appalachian enrolls about 18,000 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Small classes and close interactions between faculty and students create a strong sense of community. Appalachian is one of 16 universities in the University of North Carolina system.
Appalachian is consistently listed among the top 15 southern universities by U.S. News and World Report and a best value by Forbes and Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazines.
Student learning and student success come from a challenging academic curriculum, Member classroom environments and close collaboration between faculty members and students on scholarly activities. A strong emphasis on undergraduate research, global learning and interdisciplinary connections are at the core of Appalachian's academic activities.
Students learn to adapt to new environments, integrate knowledge from diverse sources and continue learning throughout their lives. An emphasis on community service, internships, campus involvement and cultural and recreational activities creates a lively, energetic and engaging campus environment where learning can take place both inside and outside the classroom.
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Contacts

David Cook

Director of Constituency Relations

Alice Roess

Amber Mellon

Barbara Armstrong

MSD COORDINATOR

Becky Gosky

Coordinator, Relocation & Dual Career Assistance

carey maple

Charlie Wallin

Assistant Director of Food Services - Catering

David Jamison

Deanne Smith

Diane Coffey

Emily Wilson

Frances Keel

Director, Conference & Event Services

George Baldwin

Exec. Director-Corporate & Foundation Relations

Harry Davis

NCBA Professor of Banking

Jason Parker

Director, Holmes Convocation Center

Keith Martin

Distinguished Professor of Theatre

Lane Moody

Les Miller

Mandy Southern

Mara Macchia

Regina Hartley

Retired Dean of Business and Industry

Ron Elmore

Sandy Vannoy

Dean of Walker College of Business

Sharon Bell

Shawn Bergman

Director

Sheri Everts

Susan McCracken

Dir. of Career Development & Economic Engagement

Traci Royster

Director Staff Development & Strategic Initiatives

Will Sears

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Areas of Expertise

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