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Eleven women are recognized as trailblazers for their contributions to the university at App State’s Founders Day 2022 festivities. Pictured, from left to right, are App State Provost Heather Hulburt Norris, Dr. Travis Triplett, Kay Norwood, App State Chancellor Sheri Everts, Dr. Jan Watson, Mary Moretz, Dr. Maggie McFadden, Dr. Carolyn Anderson, Carol Almond, Karolyn Martin ’22 and Amy Odom (representing Dr. Dawn Medlin). Photo by Chase Reynolds

Honoring women’s leadership and history at App State

Edited by Anna Oakes
Posted March 8, 2023 at 9:56 a.m.

BOONE, N.C. — Beginning with Lillie Shull Dougherty, one of the three co-founders of Watauga Academy in 1899, women have been integral to App State’s history. From faculty and staff, to deans, vice chancellors and Chancellor Sheri Everts — the first woman to serve as chancellor of App State — these women have blazed trails and built a foundation that continues to support current and future Mountaineers.

Under the leadership of Everts, who is currently one of the longest-serving chancellors in the University of North Carolina System, women have increasingly held leadership roles at the university. Everts has presided over a nearly 55% increase in the number of women senior academic and administrative officers since 2014.

In celebration of Women’s History Month and the many contributions and accomplishments of women, read on to learn more about App State administrators, alumni, students, faculty, staff and campus visitors who are leading the way and inspiring others, as well as university events and initiatives focused on women’s history.

App State celebrates Founders Day with ‘Year of the Woman’ theme
App State celebrates Founders Day with ‘Year of the Woman’ theme

Statue of D.D. Dougherty dedicated at Founders Plaza

Sep. 30, 2022

App State celebrated its fifth annual Founders Day on Sept. 6 in honor of the first day of classes held at Watauga Academy in 1899. Events included a poster exhibition, panel discussion, statue dedication, ceremony and cemetery tour.

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Pamela Mars Wright, former Mars Inc. chair, gives 63rd Boyles Lecture at App State
Pamela Mars Wright, former Mars Inc. chair, gives 63rd Boyles Lecture at App State
March 28, 2022

Pamela Mars Wright, former chair and director of the board that governs the $40 billion Mars Inc., delivered the 63rd Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished Lecture on March 17 at AppState’s Holmes Convocation Center.

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App State’s Dr. Sarah Carmichael named to The Explorers Club 50 for pushing the boundaries of exploration
App State’s Dr. Sarah Carmichael named to The Explorers Club 50 for pushing the boundaries of exploration

She will share her geomicrobiology, mass extinction research Dec. 14 as part of The Explorers 50 Speaker Series

Dec. 2, 2022

App State geochemist Dr. Sarah Carmichael has been named to The Explorers Club 50 — a program recognizing those who push the boundaries of exploration. She will share her geomicrobiology and mass extinction research as part of The Explorers 50 Speaker Series on Dec. 14.

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From waste to wear: App State alumna develops sustainable pigments for fashion, printing industries
From waste to wear: App State alumna develops sustainable pigments for fashion, printing industries

Jane Palmer's LA-based company produces black pigments made from wood waste

March 24, 2023

App State alumna Jane Palmer ’98 started her Nature Coatings business in 2017 to transform wood waste into high-performing black pigments. The company provides an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based carbon blacks.

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Dr. Sandra Vannoy named dean of App State’s Walker College of Business
Dr. Sandra Vannoy named dean of App State’s Walker College of Business
April 4, 2022

After a national search, Dr. Sandra Vannoy has been named dean of App State’s Walker College of Business. Vannoy previously served as acting and then interim dean of the college. Her new role became effective April 1.

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App State’s Dr. Reeves Shulstad receives 2022 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
App State’s Dr. Reeves Shulstad receives 2022 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award

Six other faculty receive campus-based awards for innovative teaching methods

March 23, 2022

Dr. Reeves Shulstad continually fine-tunes her teaching to engage and transform her students through discussion-based music courses. Shulstad is the 2022 recipient of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award for App State.

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Scholarships paved the way for Karolyn Martin to thrive at App State
Scholarships paved the way for Karolyn Martin to thrive at App State
Jan. 19, 2022

In her time at App State, senior Karolyn Martin has discovered new interests, mentored and educated others and developed skills that will help her in building her career. She is a communication studies major with a marketing minor and aspires to become a lawyer.

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Dr. Vicky Klima honored with regional award for distinguished teaching in mathematics
Dr. Vicky Klima honored with regional award for distinguished teaching in mathematics

Klima is the 1st App State faculty member to receive the Mathematical Association of America award

May 10, 2022

App State’s Dr. Vicky Klima has been recognized with the Southeastern Section 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award, conferred by the Mathematical Association of America. Klima is the first App State faculty member to receive this award.

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2022 Alumni Awards: June Wilson Hege ’65 — Outstanding Service Award
2022 Alumni Awards: June Wilson Hege ’65 — Outstanding Service Award
July 26, 2022

Learn about App State alumna June Wilson Hege ’65 and why she was selected as a recipient of the university’s 2022 Outstanding Service Award. The award recognizes individuals for their exceptional service to the university.

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App State’s Dr. Sarah Evans receives CAREER award from National Science Foundation
App State’s Dr. Sarah Evans receives CAREER award from National Science Foundation

Funding to support ongoing permafrost research, K–12 education collaborations

Jan. 31, 2023

App State’s Dr. Sarah Evans, assistant professor in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, has received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation. The award comes with a federal grant to support Evans’ research and education activities for five consecutive years.

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App State alum Meredith Lindsey Draughn ’15 is 2023 National School Counselor of the Year
App State alum Meredith Lindsey Draughn ’15 is 2023 National School Counselor of the Year
Feb. 6, 2023

Appalachian State University alumna Meredith Lindsey Draughn ’15 is the 2023 National School Counselor of the Year — giving her the opportunity to spotlight the school counseling profession and the school counselors who support K–12 students every day.

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‘Cold Mountain Shadow’ — App State music therapy student wins scholarship for original song
‘Cold Mountain Shadow’ — App State music therapy student wins scholarship for original song

Renee Yong was one of 5 international student winners worldwide in the Make Your Mark International Scholarship Contest

May 5, 2022

App State music therapy student Renee Yong was one of five students worldwide to win a scholarship in the fall 2021 Make Your Mark International Scholarship Contest, for her song “Cold Mountain Shadow.” Post-graduation, she aims to research music therapy treatments for depression.

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App State to Celebrate Its Women In Motion
App State to Celebrate Its Women In Motion
July 27, 2022

App State Athletics is proud to announce the launch of Women In Motion, an initiative to support its female student-athletes by establishing a new scholarship fund and celebrating the incredible Mountaineer women that paved the way for current and future student-athletes.

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Reich College of Education staff coach Northwestern NC’s new teachers
Reich College of Education staff coach Northwestern NC’s new teachers

Dr. Betsy Rosenbalm oversees the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program at App State

July 6, 2022

App State supports new teachers through the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program — offering weekly coaching, professional development and an annual conference.

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App State researchers co-author study unearthing decades of coal ash deposits in NC lakes
App State researchers co-author study unearthing decades of coal ash deposits in NC lakes
Oct. 24, 2022

A recently published study co-authored by App State scientists details coal ash deposits in the sediment of five North Carolina lakes located near coal-fired power plants. The study appeared online Oct. 3 in the journal Environmental Science & Technology.

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5 App State faculty share takeaways from BRIDGES women’s leadership program
5 App State faculty share takeaways from BRIDGES women’s leadership program

Application information for BRIDGES 2022 now available

April 5, 2022

App State’s Melissa Bryan, Dr. Melissa Gutschall, Dr. Lakshmi Iyer, Dr. Amy Milsom and Dr. Trina Palmer were accepted into and participated in the virtual 2021 BRIDGES leadership development program for women. Application information for BRIDGES 2022 is now available.

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Emma Hatfield-Sidden named principal of App State’s Academy at Elkin
Emma Hatfield-Sidden named principal of App State’s Academy at Elkin
April 21, 2022

App State has named Emma Hatfield-Sidden ’08 ’19 as principal of its newest lab school, the Academy at Elkin, slated to open this fall. Hatfield-Sidden, who will begin her new role May 31, is described as being “laser-focused” on students and their success.

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Jamie Parson named chief diversity officer at App State
Jamie Parson named chief diversity officer at App State
May 17, 2022

Jamie Parson has been named chief diversity officer at Appalachian State University, effective immediately. Parson is the second cabinet-level chief diversity officer to hold the position at App State.

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Professor Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand awarded 2022–23 Fulbright to teach, conduct research in Austria
Professor Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand awarded 2022–23 Fulbright to teach, conduct research in Austria

She will continue her research project ‘Medieval Literature in the Modern Landscape’

Jan. 10, 2023

With the support of her Fulbright award, Dr. Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand, professor of German and global studies at App State, will serve as the Fulbright Visiting Professor of Cultural Studies at the University of Graz in Austria in spring 2023, where she will teach and conduct research.

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App State professor Katherine Ledford awarded 2022–23 Fulbright to teach in Jordan
App State professor Katherine Ledford awarded 2022–23 Fulbright to teach in Jordan

Her project aims to foster cross-cultural understanding through literature

Feb. 13, 2023

Dr. Katherine Ledford, professor of Appalachian studies at App State, is spending the spring 2023 semester in Amman, Jordan, where she teaches at Al-Ahliyya Amman University — working to foster cross-cultural understanding between the people of Appalachia and Jordan through literature.

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App State celebrates Founders Day and 120 years of education leadership
App State celebrates Founders Day and 120 years of education leadership
Sep. 5, 2019

This year marked the second annual Founders Day celebration. It included dedication of Lillie Shull Dougherty’s statue, ringing of the Founders Bell and more.

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App State celebrates Founders Day and 120 years of education leadership
App State celebrates Founders Day and 120 years of education leadership
Sep. 5, 2019

This year marked the second annual Founders Day celebration. It included dedication of Lillie Shull Dougherty’s statue, ringing of the Founders Bell and more.

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