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May 2016 Commencement Photos
May 19, 2016
A total of 3,088 undergraduate students and 329 graduate students received degrees during Appalachian State University’s May 2016 Commencement. Chancellor Sheri N. Everts told them, “Thank you for being part of our Appalachian community. Please know you will always be a part of this great university, as you are our most enduring legacy.”
Documentary ‘After Coal’ premieres in U.S. and United Kingdom film festivals
May 18, 2016
“After Coal,” a feature-length film created through Appalachian State University’s Center for Appalachian Studies, premiers on two continents this spring. The film profiles inspiring individuals who are building a new future in the coalfields of central Appalachia and South Wales.
More than 200 Appalachian and community volunteers help Children’s Playhouse’s BuildFest
May 18, 2016
Organizations and individuals from both Appalachian and the Boone community served as activity partners by sponsoring and running various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities throughout the day.
Appalachian to affiliate with Workers Rights Consortium on licensed apparel
May 17, 2016
Appalachian State University has decided to affiliate with the Workers Rights Consortium (WRC), a group that collaborates with workers, non-governmental organizations and other colleges and universities to improve the conditions of workers producing licensed collegiate apparel.
Student Joshua Whitehead wins Appalachian’s Truman Capote Literary Trust Award
May 16, 2016
Whitehead won the $3,515 scholarship for his poems “Dr. Wilson,” “Chicago,” “Deliverance and Trauma” and “Untitled.” He is a rising senior majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in theatre arts.
Appalachian’s Plemmons Student Union wins Excellence in Student Training award
May 16, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union has won the Excellence in Student Training Award from the Association of College Unions International (ACUI).
Appalachian educators receive awards for work in University College, General Education
May 16, 2016
Seven Appalachian State University faculty and staff members were honored for their dedication to the betterment of Appalachian’s general education program at the annual University College/General Education awards ceremony.
Commencement remarks focus on memories and what’s next
May 14, 2016
Appalachian State University’s six commencement ceremonies began Friday, May 13, with Chancellor Sheri N. Everts telling graduates, “Thank you for being part of our Appalachian community. Please know you will always be a part of this great university, as you are our most enduring legacy.”
Ready to lead: Appalachian students commissioned as military officers
May 13, 2016
Thirteen cadets were commissioned as second lieutenants at a ceremony held May 13 on campus. The students are members of Appalachian State University’s Mountaineer Battalion, the Department of Military Science and Leadership’s ROTC program.
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named dean of the Walker College of Business
May 13, 2016
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named dean of Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business after a national search. She begins her duties July 1, 2016.
New deans named in two colleges at Appalachian
May 12, 2016
Two individuals have been selected for dean positions at Appalachian State University, beginning July 1. They are Phyllis Kloda, College of Fine and Applied Arts and Dr. Melba Spooner, Reich College of Education.
Dr. Melba Spooner named dean of the Reich College of Education
May 12, 2016
Dr. Melba Spooner has been named dean of Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education after a national search. She begins her duties July 1, 2016.
Phyllis Kloda named dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts
May 12, 2016
Phyllis Kloda has been named dean of Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts after a national search. She begins her duties July 1, 2016.
Appalachian hosts Summer Theatre Education Program June 16–17
May 11, 2016
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University will host “Directing for Theatre” on June 16–17 as the 2016 Appalachian Summer Theatre Education Program (AppSTEP). The 2016 AppSTEP guest presenter is J. Daniel Herring.
Looking Glass Gallery presents “Unrequited Contemplation”
May 10, 2016
The Looking Glass Gallery in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union presents “Unrequited Contemplation,” an exhibition featuring work by Alissa Sauter. “Unrequited Contemplation” is on display through May 13. There will be a reception held on May 13 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Looking Glass Gallery. This event is free and open to the public.
Sixty-one undergraduates participate in National Conference on Undergraduate Research
May 9, 2016
Sixty-one Appalachian State University undergraduates representing 25 different academic departments presented their research at the 30th Annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research at UNC Asheville, April 7-9.
Appalachian alumnus David Furr nominated for Tony Award
May 9, 2016
David Furr, a 1994 graduate of Appalachian State University who is originally from Greensboro, is a 2016 Tony Award nominee for his performance in “Noises Off,” a Broadway comedy by English playwright Michael Frayn.
Register for craft enrichment opportunities at Appalachian
May 5, 2016
The Craft Enrichment Program at Appalachian State University is offering 22 summer classes to local community members. Registration is now open.