On this episode of Appalachian Today, University Communications’ Dave Blanks provides a quick rundown of some of the latest news stories available at today.appstate.edu.
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Recently released numbers concerning App State’s economic impact. According to a study conducted by labor analytics firm, Lightcast, in fiscal year 2021–22, the university generated an estimated $573 million in added income for Watauga, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell and Wilkes counties. Statewide, the estimated economic impact of App State was $2.2 billion.
Some interesting takeaways from the study-
For every dollar invested by App State students they will gain $5.80 in higher lifetime earnings.
Also for each dollar $1 public funding that taxpayers invest in App State in 2021–22, over the course of students’ working lives, North Carolina taxpayers will gain $3.20 in increased tax revenue and public sector savings from reduced demand for government-funded social services.
App State Chancellor Sh
BOONE — This fall, the National Science Foundation has awarded three faculty at Appalachian State University a three-year, $531,902 grant to support aerosol research at App State’s Appalachian Atmospheric Interdisciplinary
Chancellor Sheri Everts presented to the App State Board of Trustees Friday on recent accomplishments of the university and community, in regard to the economy and students. One of the main points of the presentation was an economic impact study ordered by the university. Everts said the economic impact study, which highlights App State’s impression.