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Appalachian awards 10 students Diversity Scholarships for 2017-18
June 26, 2017
The Diversity Scholarship is given to students who have demonstrated leadership potential, academic achievement, a willingness to create positive change and a commitment to the principles of diversity. The scholarship covers full in-state tuition and fees for eight semesters, plus special service, leadership and travel opportunities. All first-year students are eligible for the scholarship.
Brad Bergman: Background of a brewing chemist
Petoskey News-Review
June 26, 2017
Petoskey Brewing’s head brewer, Brad Bergman, is a “mad” scientist both in the brew house and in real life. Bergman attended college at Appalachian State University in North Carolina earning his bachelors of science degree in chemistry. During his education, a professor gained Bergman’s attention and friendship over they’re combined fondness for craft beers.
Women in Business Q&A: Meagan Goodspeed, Production Coordinator and Alessandra Levy, Assistant Producer, Creative Media Design
Huffington Post
June 26, 2017
Meagan Goodspeed originates from Orlando, Florida where she developed a passion for the Film & TV industry. While studying Electronic Media & Broadcasting at Appalachian State University, she accepted an internship at ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ in NYC. Upon graduating in 2014, she moved to NYC to intern at ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ and pursue a life as a freelancer.
Cindy Barr named associate vice chancellor for enrollment management at Appalachian
June 19, 2017
Cynthia Lawrence “Cindy” Barr will be the next associate vice chancellor for enrollment management at Appalachian State University. She will begin work Aug. 1, having most recently served as vice president of enrollment at Catawba College.
NC-raised officer takes command as ‘Mayor of Fort Bragg’
The Fayetteville Observer
June 15, 2017
Col. Kyle A. Reed is no stranger to Fort Bragg, having spent a decade — nearly half of his 21-year career — on the post. From 1999 to 2010 he held a number of positions within the 82nd Airborne Division, mostly with the 1st Brigade Combat Team. He deployed with those units to Iraq and Afghanistan. And at one point in that span, he commanded the Advanced Airborne School at Fort Bragg.
The State of Things: There Goes the Sun
WUNC 91.5
June 15, 2017
This August communities across the United States will witness a total solar eclipse for the first time almost 100 years. Host Frank Stasio talks about the science of the sun with astronomer Rachel Smith. Smith heads the Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and is a professor of physics and astronomy at Appalachian State University.
College of Arts and Sciences names Outstanding Student Teacher of the Year for 2016-17
June 15, 2017
Judson MacDonald, who is from Cary, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish education from the department of languages, literatures and cultures in May 2017. He is currently pursuing a masters in Romance Languages as an accelerated admissions student.
Brill Selected by Diamondbacks on Third Day of MLB Draft
Appalachian State Mountaineers
June 14, 2017
Appalachian State University baseball senior right-hand pitcher Matt Brill was selected in the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 12th round (No. 352 overall) on Wednesday afternoon.
Huff appointed Dean of the Beaver College of Health Services
June 13, 2017
Dr. Marie Huff, has been named dean of the Beaver College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University. She was most recently dean of the College of Health and Human Services at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Two Appalachian faculty members named Fulbright Scholars
June 13, 2017
Dr. Anatoli Ignatov, assistant professor in the Sustainable Development Department and Dr. Susan Lappan, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, both at Appalachian State University, were honored with prestigious Fulbright Scholar Awards this spring.
Workers celebrated in ‘topping ceremony’ for Beaver College of Health Sciences building
June 13, 2017
More than 100 craftworkers looked upward, many with visible pride, as the final steel beam was lifted by crane to the top of Appalachian’s Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS) facility June 8. The building is slated to open in August of 2018.
NC biologist recognized for work to recover endangered species
Asheville Citizen-Times
June 12, 2017
The work days can be long. Sometimes they stretch to 12 hours dealing with mussel emergencies. But caring for and breeding baby mussels is some days not like work at all for Rachael Hoch, a biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
Appalachian students bring home honors in international lighting design competition
June 12, 2017
Technology graduate student Hazel Chang’s design, “Sonata Music Classical Skybox,” was recognized as the winning entry at LIGHTFAIR® International, the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. Two other Appalachian students were awarded honorable mentions at the competition as well.
App State grad Shumate to follow Bob Harris as voice of Duke basketball, football
Winston-Salem Journal
June 12, 2017
David Shumate, a 2006 graduate of Appalachian State, will replace retired Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Harris as the radio voice of Duke basketball and football. Duke announced Monday that Shumate has been named the director of broadcasting for the Blue Devil IMG Sports Network.
Appalachian’s Risk Management and Insurance Program named Global Center of Insurance Excellence
June 9, 2017
The designation is awarded to universities with outstanding risk management and insurance programs, and in selecting designees, the International Insurance Society considers such factors as accreditation, curriculum, involvement with industry and faculty qualifications.
Tickets on sale, events announced for An Appalachian Summer Festival, June 27 – Aug. 5 in the High Country
June 7, 2017
Now in it 33rd season, the 2017 An Appalachian Summer Festival will feature a variety of attractions in several arts genres, from classical music performed by the Broyhill Chamber Ensemble to dance performed by MOMIX and Charlotte Ballet.
Meet the 2017 Wilson Scholars
The Wilson Scholarship is Appalachian’s most prestigious scholarship program
June 7, 2017
Among the six new Wilson Scholars at Appalachian State University this year are a published author, the founder of a non-profit charity and an advocate for women’s empowerment. One recipient has worked to relieve hunger in his community. Another has promoted community involvement and drug- and alcohol-free schools, while yet another is passionate about environmental advocacy.
Wake Forest-Appalachian partnership educates PAs, benefits children with special needs
Parent to Parent organization earns Community Partnership award
June 6, 2017
On a recent Friday evening, Katherine Moss, a master’s student at Wake Forest School of Medicine’s physician assistant (PA) studies program at Appalachian State University in Boone, took an unconventional “class.” She attended a meeting of the Parent to Parent Family Support Network-High Country.