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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 to hold commencement ceremonies May 12-13 May 10, 2017

Denise Goetz wins Appalachian’s Durham Freshman Advocate Award for 2017 May 10, 2017

LendEDU ranks Appalachian among its ‘30 Best Colleges for Outdoor Sports and Recreation’ Feb 27, 2017

Appalachian one of 8 UNC institutions to host Laboratory School, will partner with Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools to advance literacy Jan 25, 2017

Appalachian State University recognized for reducing energy use Jan 6, 2017

Appalachian State University Board of Trustees holds final meeting of 2016 Jan 6, 2017

Appalachian State University named to Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly Schools list Jan 6, 2017

Commencement ceremonies held Dec. 10 at Appalachian State University Dec 9, 2016

Ball named director of sustainability at Appalachian Dec 9, 2016

Five new members join Appalachian State University Foundation Board of Directors Nov 4, 2016

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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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