Dr. Parker Leap ’15 has been hired as associate athletics director for sport psychology and mental wellness at Appalachian State University. A former Royals soccer forward, Leap earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿.
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New art therapy minor launches at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ this fall
A new art therapy minor for students majoring in studio art, psychology, and art education will be offered at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ this fall. Combining coursework in Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) ... read more about New art therapy minor launches at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ this fall

For the record: Bethany Chupp ’16, MA ’18 built her network at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿
Editor’s Note: This profile is the fifth of six stories about students and alumni leading up to the 10th annual LovºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Giving Day on April 1. For more information about ... read more about For the record: Bethany Chupp ’16, MA ’18 built her network at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿

For the record: Leah Frankenfield ’26 learned to lead
Editor’s Note: This profile is the first of six stories about students and alumni leading up to the 10th annual LovºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Giving Day on April 1. For more information about ... read more about For the record: Leah Frankenfield ’26 learned to lead

For cost-conscious college students, new S-STEM Scholarship offers much-needed reliefÂ
Jose Lopez Vasquez is a junior at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, a first-generation college student, and a reservist in the U.S. Marine Corps. Like many students on campus, he is mindful of the ... read more about For cost-conscious college students, new S-STEM Scholarship offers much-needed reliefÂ

A Royal Tale: Trina Trotter Nussbaum ’00, MA ’17 found her place at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿
Editor’s Note: This profile is the fourth of six stories about students and alumni leading up to LovºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Giving Day on April 2. For more information about the day and ... read more about A Royal Tale: Trina Trotter Nussbaum ’00, MA ’17 found her place at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿

$2M NSF grant creates access, belonging for STEM majors at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿
A $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation provides scholarships, mentorship, tutoring and other support services for high-achieving, income-eligible STEM majors at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. The grant, awarded through the NSF’s ... read more about $2M NSF grant creates access, belonging for STEM majors at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿

New psychology endowment honors three emeritus professors
Endowments such as these affirm, energize and invite students to more deeply commit to a community of explorers and travelers in one of the newest disciplines in higher education … ... read more about New psychology endowment honors three emeritus professors

Former Fulbright fellow, nationally known leader in human security, to speak at intercollegiate peace forum
Lisa Schirch, PhD, director of human security at the Alliance for Peacebuilding and a former Fulbright fellow in East and West Africa, will give the keynote speech at the 2014 ... read more about Former Fulbright fellow, nationally known leader in human security, to speak at intercollegiate peace forum

Grad Lands in Soccer Spotlight in Solomon Islands
The team departed Rendova Island in a dugout canoe powered, barely, by a tiny outboard motor. Between the players, assembled ad hoc from the island’s villages, the meager amount of ... read more about Grad Lands in Soccer Spotlight in Solomon Islands