Topic: Alumni

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Ex Panther Armanti Edwards hits it big as Canada’s version of a Super Bowl champ
Charlotte Observer
Nov. 27, 2017
Armanti Edwards led Appalachian State to two national titles, as well as the biggest upset in school history with a 34-32 win over Michigan in 2007. But this past weekend, the former Carolina Panther achieved a bigger career milestone in Canada, when he helped the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts beat the Calgary Stampeders for the Grey Cup. That’s Canada’s version of the Super Bowl.
Alumna Profile: Sarah Tucker ’17
Nov. 22, 2017
Having received her family and consumer sciences degree at Appalachian, Sarah Tucker now pursues her passion as a teacher, making a difference in her students’ lives every day.
Alumna Profile: Gabby Khoury ’17
Nov. 21, 2017
Marketing major Khoury has been accepted into the sales associate program at Cisco, learning the company’s latest technology advancements and the most effective ways to sell them to customers.
Feeling Blue: Former Rider navigating Trestman’s offence
Canadian Football League
Nov. 15, 2017
As the Toronto Argonauts get set to host Saskatchewan in this Sunday’s CFL Eastern Final, Armanti Edwards looms as an important factor, even if he is still zipping a little under the radar of many. Edwards was a superb college quarterback who made a name for himself while he was setting new standards at Appalachian State.
Ricks did not make big donation to be in spotlight
Watauga Democrat
Nov. 10, 2017
Mark Ricks does not seek the spotlight. Ricks, who donated a $10 million gift to his alma mater Appalachian State on Nov. 9 at the Holmes Center, would rather just stay in the background instead of be the center of attention.
Appalachian alumnus Mark Ricks ’89 commits $10 million to support Mountaineer Athletics
Nov. 9, 2017
At a ceremony in Holmes Convocation Center, Appalachian State University announced a commitment of $10 million to support the university’s A Mountaineer Impact initiative. Chancellor Sheri Everts and Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced the commitment from Mark Ricks, a 1989 alumnus of the university. The commitment represents the university's largest outright gift to date.
Alumna Profile: Belinda Marino ’10 ’13
Nov. 7, 2017
Belinda Marino ’10 was named Wilkes County’s 2016-17 Teacher of the Year. When asked what she loves best about her career, Marino said that if she had to pick one, it would be the relationships she gets to build with students.
Appalachian recognizes Summeys as Family of the Year
Nov. 3, 2017
The Summey family’s dedication to Appalachian, and each other, was recognized by the Office of Parent and Family Services when they received the inaugural Family of the Year Award at the Family Recognition Breakfast on Oct. 21. The new award recognizes the important role students’ families play in their college success and is open to all Appalachian students.
Appalachian Alumni Association 2017 award winners
Oct. 30, 2017
Three socially conscious, entrepreneurial alumni are honored by the Appalachian Alumni Association.
Dr. Harry Williams Named President & CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Delaware State University
Oct. 23, 2017
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community, awarded Dr. Harry Lee Williams '86 '88 '95 its Educational Leadership Award and announced him as the new TMCF President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Williams will end his distinguished tenure as president of Delaware State University.
Asheville artist Bryan Koontz: Creating a sense of place
Asheville Citizen-Times
Oct. 13, 2017
Koontz first picked up a paintbrush when he was about 8, under the guidance of his grandmother, who was a primitive painter. He went on to feed his creative spirit at Appalachian State University, where he earned a degree in commercial design.
Appalachian’s Homecoming 2017 photo gallery
Oct. 9, 2017
The Black and Gold gathered this past weekend, welcomed by a hint of autumn color and spectacular weather, to celebrate Appalachian State University’s Homecoming 2017.
Alumna Profile: Tess Goldberger ’17
Oct. 3, 2017
Goldberger had no trouble securing job offers by the time she finished her bachelor’s degree in fermentation sciences.
New Police Chief Catrina Thompson sworn into office
Winston-Salem Journal
Sep. 29, 2017
The swearing-in of new Winston-Salem Police Chief Catrina Thompson was an affair of tears and pride Friday, as the new chief talked about growing up in Detroit and about the people and family members who helped her make it to where she is today.
Alumna Profile: Morgan Ledford ’17
Sep. 19, 2017
This public health major is now the positive parenting implementation coordinator at AppHealthCare, the local county health department.
Five Appalachian legacy first-year students earn Alumni Memorial Scholarships
Sep. 15, 2017
Five first-year students at Appalachian State University have received an Alumni Memorial Scholarship (AMS), awarded by the Appalachian Alumni Association to children of the university’s graduates. The recipients are Hannah Marie Dalness, Amanda Fields, Ethan Hahn, Alexander McGuire and Michael Williams.
Appalachian music grad teaching, playing trumpet in Cairo
Sep. 15, 2017
A degree from Appalachian State University can take you anywhere you want to go. Ask Trestan Peck ’15, a music teacher and trumpeter who studied at Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music. Or, look him up the next time you visit Cairo, his home for the last couple of years.
Winston-Salem names new police chief
Winston-Salem Journal
Aug. 25, 2017
Catrina Amelia Thompson says she has big shoes to fill as the city's new police chief but feels more than up to the task. Thompson holds a master’s in public administration from Appalachian State University.