Topic: Alumni

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One for the history books: Top App State moments of 2020
Dec. 21, 2020
Revisit key moments, from a landmark fall enrollment of more than 20,000 students to a public health campaign to help slow the spread of COVID-19, that show App State resilience during a year of historic challenges.
‘Momager’ for hire: An App State Mountaineer’s company serves young performers in LA
Dec. 21, 2020
App State alumna JoCinda Benjamin ’94 owns a company that provides concierge services to parents of child performers in Hollywood.
A December to remember for App State’s more than 1,700 graduates
Dec. 11, 2020
Approximately 4,000 Appalachian Community members gathered virtually to celebrate more than 1,700 graduates of App State’s Fall Class of 2020. The keynote speaker for the university’s Fall 2020 Commencement was alumnus and WBTV News anchor John Carter ’79.
Alumna and sons commit $1M toward App State basketball practice facility
Dec. 7, 2020
App State alumna Missy Harrill ’93 and her sons, Jay Harrill and Brad Harrill, have made a $1 million commitment in support of App State basketball. The gift will fund improvements to the university’s Quinn Recreation Center, to be re-named the Mark E. Harrill Basketball Practice Facility in honor of Harrill’s husband.
More than 1,700 Mountaineer graduates to be recognized during App State’s virtual Fall Commencement
Dec. 7, 2020
App State will recognize more than 1,700 Mountaineer Class of 2020 graduates — including 1,348 undergraduate and 361 graduate students — during its virtual Fall 2020 Commencement. The guest speaker for this year’s event is alumnus and WBTV News anchor John Carter ’79.
App State alumnus credits Mountaineer experience for his research success
Nov. 24, 2020
Harrison Esterly ’19 said his undergraduate experience at App State prepared him for success in the field of chemistry. Now a research technician at UNC-Chapel Hill, he is continuing a project he began at App State — one that could yield cost savings for storing and transporting life-saving medications.
Out of cold storage — App State vaccine and drug research could speed delivery, cut costs
Nov. 24, 2020
Recently published research co-authored by three members of the App State Community could yield a more cost-effective storage and delivery method for drugs and vaccines — one that eliminates the need for refrigeration. The new approach would allow life-saving medications to reach those in need sooner.
An ‘Amazing Race’ for an App State Mountaineer alumnus
Nov. 19, 2020
Frank Eaves ’16 — a Walker College of Business alumnus and former App State basketball player — said he had the adventure of a lifetime competing on “The Amazing Race,” an Emmy Award-winning television reality series.
App State alumnus’s fellowship program puts college grads to work in NC communities
Nov. 4, 2020
App State alumnus Dylan Russell ’14 is helping uplift communities in North Carolina through Lead for North Carolina — a fellowship program designed for recent college graduates.
App State Staff Shout Out program announces October drawing winner
Nov. 1, 2020
Love, who serves as research operations manager in App State’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, is among more than 1,500 individual App State staff members who were recognized as of November for their Shout Out-worthy service to the university.
App State puts a new spin on homecoming traditions
Oct. 30, 2020
With a global pandemic in full force, the fall 2020 semester at App State has necessitated changes to campus events, including major celebrations such as Homecoming. Mountaineers rose to the challenge, reimagining App State traditions and instituting new events during the university’s homecoming festivities last week.
From mountains to skyscrapers — App State alumnus reflects on his path as an NYC artist
Oct. 29, 2020
App State alumnus Kameron Neal ’14 credits his Appalachian Experience with setting his career course as a multidisciplinary artist living and working in New York City. Here, Neal reflects on his time at App State and the opportunities that helped broaden his artistry.
Library treasure trove preserves history of Appalachia, App State
Oct. 19, 2020
Take a peek into some of the App State and regional treasures available in the university’s Special Collections Research Center — from chunks of coal, to memorabilia from Lulu Belle Wiseman and Scotty Wiseman, to a bottle of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.
Race, policing and opportunities for reform — an App State forum
Oct. 14, 2020
As part of its 2020 Constitution Day programming, App State hosted a virtual forum exploring the intersection of race and policing. Guest panelists discussed topics ranging from the importance of police–community relationships to steps law enforcement agencies are taking to address bias in policing.
Scholarship honors Dr. Willie C. Fleming, builds diversity legacy
Oct. 9, 2020
App State’s Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholarship is a win-win for diversity, according to its initiator, Judge Gary Henderson ’92 ’94. Recipients, who are provided full in-state tuition and fees, mentorship and additional opportunities, benefit the Appalachian Community through their leadership efforts to promote cultural diversity.
Poised for postgraduate success — App State Fleming Scholars continue diversity advocacy
Oct. 9, 2020
The first four recipients of App State’s full-tuition Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholarship — a rising business leader, a college adviser, a graduate student hopeful and a medical professional — have graduated from App State and are poised for postgraduate success. Learn about their next steps beyond App State.
App State alumna teaches next generation of students how to learn through inquiry
Oct. 5, 2020
App State alumna Hannah Griffin ’15 teaches high school earth and environmental science students in Monroe how to learn through inquiry.
Sumner ’75 supports launch of AppTV mobile studio, shares his thoughts on looking — and giving — back
Sep. 18, 2020
Wayne Sumner ’75 was on-site with support and equipment at Appalachian State University’s mobile TV studio debut during Founders Day 2020. He reflected on his time at App State and shared his thoughts on giving back to the university.