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50 years of giving: App State families change lives, build legacies
July 6, 2022
For more than 50 years, a group of Mountaineer families — including local and regional community leaders — has fostered a legacy of consistent giving to App State. Their support has enabled current and future students to pursue their educational aspirations and created access to cultural programming, entertainment and athletic events.
Freiman family donates more than $2 million to App State
Gifts benefit An Appalachian Summer Festival and University Libraries
July 5, 2022
The Freiman family has donated more than $2 million to App State in support of An Appalachian Summer Festival and University Libraries. The gifts were given in memory of Larry Freiman — who passed away in 2021 — by his wife, Barbara, and their children and grandchildren.
App State students score 2nd-place divisional win in national solar competition
The student team was recognized for its solar power system, designed to meet the renewable energy needs of a campus community
June 29, 2022
A multidisciplinary team of App State students captured a second-place win in the 2021–22 Solar District Cup, recognized for their solar power system design. This national competition challenges students to develop renewable energy solutions for college campuses or urban districts.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 6
June 29, 2022
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
App State alum donates $1.3 million in support of App State Athletics and Walker College of Business
June 22, 2022
Dennis Covington ’92 and his wife, Katherine, have made a $1.3 million gift in support of academic resources and facilities for App State Athletics and the Walker College of Business.
App State announces new master’s degree in occupational therapy
Program to help address OT shortage in rural NC, welcomes first cohort in fall 2024
June 10, 2022
Beginning in fall 2024, Appalachian State University’s new Master of Science in occupational therapy program will help address a critical lack of occupational therapists in Western North Carolina.
A return to Everest: App State’s Dr. Baker Perry leads climate science expedition to the world’s highest mountain
June 7, 2022
Dr. Baker Perry, National Geographic Explorer and professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, led a successful return expedition to Mount Everest, coordinating the maintenance of weather stations at the top of the world.
Jennifer Myers named chief audit officer at App State
June 2, 2022
Following a national search, Jennifer Myers has been named chief audit officer at Appalachian State University. She will begin her new role, in which she will direct App State’s Office of Internal Audits, on June 6.
Sean Gaillard named principal of App State’s Academy at Middle Fork lab school
May 27, 2022
Sean Gaillard has been appointed principal of App State’s Academy at Middle Fork lab school in Walkertown. Gaillard currently serves as principal of Moore Magnet Elementary School in Winston-Salem. His new role begins July 1, 2022.
Veteran Mike Waters lays Memorial Day wreath at App State memorial
May 27, 2022
Air Force veteran, App State staff member and Boone native Mike Waters continued the university's longstanding practice of placing a commemorative wreath at the campus Veterans Memorial, which honors members of the App State community who died while in military service.
Dan Layzell named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State
May 24, 2022
Dr. Dan Layzell has been named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State, effective Aug. 15. Formerly known as the vice chancellor of business affairs, this position oversees finance and administration, campus services, facilities management and human resources.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted June 1
May 24, 2022
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
App State’s donations from Scottish Rite exceed $2 million
The organization’s latest donations mark 60-plus years of university and community support
May 19, 2022
To date, App State has received more than $2 million in support from Scottish Rite organizations, which has benefited clinics, scholarships and programs related to communication disorders and reading education.
App State student-athletes extend 3.0+ GPA streak to 10 years
May 18, 2022
The 2021–22 academic year marked the 10th consecutive year that App State student-athletes have earned a cumulative GPA above 3.0. A total of 185 student-athletes achieved either the Chancellor’s List or Dean’s List in spring 2022.
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.
4 App State alumni awarded 2022–23 Fulbrights to teach or research abroad
May 13, 2022
App State alumni Payton Blaney ’22, Andrew Williard ’22, Henry Campbell ’21 and Ilya Wang ’20 have been awarded 2022–23 Fulbright grants. Beginning in fall 2022, they will travel abroad to fulfill English language teaching assistantships or engage in research.
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.
Mandela Washington Fellowship returns to App State in summer 2022
25 African leaders will visit App State for a 6-week Leadership Institute — the first held in person since summer 2019
May 10, 2022
App State has been selected as an Institute Partner for the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. As part of the Fellowship, App State will host 25 emerging Civic Engagement leaders from Africa for a six-week, on-campus Leadership Institute this summer.