the Appalachian Institute held its second annual Appalachian Film Festival.
=== Institute for the Study of Capitalism and Morality ===
As a result of a donation from BB&T, in 2006 the university became home to the Institute for the Study of Capitalism and Morality. According to its website, the Institute desires to study the roles of capitalism in a free society. The institute also promotes research and essay competitions, forums and debates, and a lecture series.
=== Academic facilities ===
Named for the school's former president Thomas S. Acker, the Acker Science Center was built in 2002. It is home to classrooms and labs.
The oldest academic building on campus, Donahue Hall was constructed in 1955 and was renovated in 1988. Donahue holds faculty offices, labs, and classrooms. The hall is connected to the Acker Science Center via the "Acker bridge."
== Mount de Chantal Conservatory of Music ==
The adjacent former girls' academy, Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy ceased operations in August 2010 and …
