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Mother of hate crime victim to speak at Appalachian convocation on diversity and erasing hate Aug 17, 2018

New Police Development Program to train the ‘policing leaders of tomorrow’ at Appalachian Aug 17, 2018

Appalachian’s Team Sunergy ties for second place in 2018 American Solar Challenge Jul 31, 2018

Appalachian’s MBA program listed among The Princeton Review’s 2018 best Dec 1, 2017

Appalachian debuts on Military Times Best: Colleges 2018 list Nov 29, 2017

Hyde named dean of students for Appalachian State University Nov 21, 2017

Appalachian earns No. 1 ranking from AASHE for sustainability among master’s institutions Nov 21, 2017

Appalachian honors veterans, 1988 alumnus Col. Ralph L. ‘Bo’ Clayton III speaks Nov 21, 2017

Appalachian Alumni Association 2017 award winners Nov 7, 2017

Alumnus’ new endowment fund and named space in Peacock Hall honor information systems professor Oct 31, 2017

UNC President Spellings and new members of the UNC Board of Governors visit Appalachian campus Sept. 22 Oct 13, 2017

Foreman named vice chancellor and chief of staff at Appalachian State University Jun 30, 2017

Appalachian awards four Fleming Scholarships for 2017-18 Jun 30, 2017

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Notes

Employers Want Both Broad Knowledge and Specific Skills

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Which of the following ranges of knowledge and skills are more important for recent graduates who want to pursue advancement and long-term career success at your company?

16% - Knowledge and skills that apply to a specific field or position
29% - A range of knowledge and skills that apply to a range of fields or positions
55% - Both field-specific knowledge and skills and a broad range of knowledge and skills

Source: "Liberal Arts Graduates and Employment: Setting the Record Straight" Association of American Colleges and Universities, © 2014

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