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We value diversity as the expression of human similarities and differences, as well as the importance of a living and learning environment conducive to knowledge, respect, acceptance, understanding and global awareness. - Appalachian State University Diversity Statement 17.4% racially and ethnically underrepresented* (Fall 2019) 47% Growth in underrepresented students since 2014* (Fall 2019) 42 : 58 male-to-female student ratio (Fall 2019) 160 number of international students on campus (Fall 2019) 11.1% underrepresented full-time faculty (Fall 2019) 387 enrolled student veterans (Fall 2019) * Combined percentage of students who self-identify as Hispanic of any race; American Indian or Alaska Native; Black or African American; Asian; Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Two or more races; or are Nonresident Alien. This percentage is taken from the total number of students who elect to report their racial and/or ethnic identities, as well as Nonresident Alien students. Actual counts may be higher, as some students choose not to report their race or ethnicity. Sources: IRAP, Military Affairs Committee, Office of International Education and Development. News Students contribute 1,350 service hours in App State’s 21st MLK Challenge Friday, January 24, 2020 Around 150 students participated in Appalachian’s 21st annual MLK Challenge, contributing 1,350 hours of service to 16 local organizations. The day of reflection, education and service honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learn more App State presents inaugural awards for inclusive excellence, welcomes poet Nikki Giovanni Friday, January 17, 2020 Appalachian honored Dr. Claudia Cartaya-Marin, Rabbi Stephen Roberts and the Watauga County Schools Coffee Talk program with the inaugural Chancellor’s Awards for Inclusive Excellence during a luncheon held Jan. 13 on the university’s campus. Learn more AURAK Signs Extra Cooperation Agreement with Appalachian State University Tuesday, January 7, 2020 The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and Appalachian State University in the United States have signed an addendum to a previous agreement to expand their cooperation. Learn more Is speech becoming more free on college campuses? One group says it is. Saturday, December 28, 2019 The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) published its latest annual report in December. According to FIRE, North Carolina stands out as a success story for campus speech: it has more green-light schools than any other state, and Appalachian State University is cited for its adoption of the so-called Chicago principles. Learn more App State’s Marco Fonseca Rodriguez pulls from personal experience for his role in Multicultural Student Development Friday, December 20, 2019 As assistant director of Appalachian’s Multicultural Student Development, Marco Fonseca Rodriguez ’11 ’16 applies his own experiences to connect bridges between multicultural groups on campus. Learn more App State expands international opportunities with new transfer program Friday, December 13, 2019 Appalachian and the American University of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates have signed an agreement for the development of a new transfer program in hospitality management. This agreement builds upon the partnership of the universities, which began in 2015. Learn more Five-year grant aims to expand WHS mental health program to Ashe Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Appalachian State University, Ashe County Schools and RTI International are collaborating as part of a five-year, rural mental health grant that has received $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Education. Their grant proposal was titled “Rural School Mental Health Training and Service Provision in North Carolina.” Learn more App State awards Appalachian Community members and alumna for global leadership and engagement Monday, December 9, 2019 Appalachian’s 2019 Global Leadership Awards and Global Engagement Award were bestowed during the university’s annual Appalachian Global Symposium. Seven were honored for their support and significant contributions to advance global learning at Appalachian. Learn more View all news Events Feb 19 Film: Girl, Interrupted (1999) CinemaVintage Film Series at Greenbriar Theater Wednesday, February 19, 2020 7:00pm Based on writer Susanna Kaysen's account of her 18-month stay at a mental hospital in the late 1960s. Learn more Feb 21 Film: Girl, Interrupted (1999) CinemaVintage Film Series at Greenbriar Theater Friday, February 21, 2020 7:00pm Based on writer Susanna Kaysen's account of her 18-month stay at a mental hospital in the late 1960s. Learn more Feb 22 African Dance/Drum Workshop Department of Theatre and Dance Saturday, February 22, 2020 10:00am-1:00pm No experience necessary! Bring your djembe if you have one. Diyé African Dance and Drum Ensemble is a new diversity/community outreach program of the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance and the College of Fine and Applied Arts. Directed by Sherone Price and Baba Khalid Saleem, the Ensemble is open to University students and Boone community members. Learn more Feb 22 Trinity Irish Dance Company The Schaefer Center Presents Saturday, February 22, 2020 7:00pm It’s everything you expect, but like nothing you’d imagine. A fusion of Ireland’s vibrant and longstanding dance form and elements of American innovation, Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) dazzles audiences with its hard-driving percussive power, lightning-fast agility and aerial grace. Learn more View all events Accolades A Military Friendly® School Appalachian has been named to the 9th spot on Victory Media’s 2018 Military Friendly Schools Top 10 list. Learn more Appalachian ranks 3rd among master’s degree-granting institutions for study-abroad participation The strength of Appalachian’s study-abroad programs and student interest in global living and learning has placed the university near the top of rankings released Nov. 14, 2016 by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Learn more View more accolades Global Thinking, Local Action College campuses have historically been places where students shine a spotlight on issues of national and in...