Topic: Alumni

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Honors College grad enjoys holistic aspect of physical therapy
Q&A with Aakriti Agrawal ’17
April 10, 2018
Aakriti Agrawal ’17 reflects on how her Appalachian Experience prepared her for Duke University School of Medicine’s physical therapy program.
Courtney Bradway ’15 ’16 says Appalachian’s political science programs prepared her well
March 23, 2018
Appalachian graduate Courtney Bradway finds success on Capitol Hill using her political science degrees.
Breece Robertson - Making a Positive Difference on Protected Lands
Directions Magazine
March 7, 2018
Appalachian alumnus Breece Robertson ’00 discusses the journey that led her to The Trust for Public Land, where she serves as a vice president directing the Planning and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) team. “We help communities find consensus on what they want to protect or create,” says Robertson.
Setting students up for success
Honors College student Nicholas Gilliam ’17 reflects on his Appalachian Experience
Feb. 23, 2018
Accounting major Nicholas Gilliam reflects on how Appalachian set him up for success as a graduate student at University of Notre Dame.
Graduate pens young adult novel, uses it in his teaching
Feb. 23, 2018
Justin Chandler ’16 teaches eighth-grade English/Language Arts at West Alexander Middle School in Taylorsville. He’s also authored a young adult novel, “The Guide.”
Beaver College of Health Sciences announces Healthy Heart Collaborative, sponsors community events
Feb. 5, 2018
Appalachian’s Beaver College of Health Sciences joins the Omar Carter Foundation to form the Healthy Heart Collaborative.
Breece Robertson ’00, the ‘GIS whiz’ at The Trust for Public Land
Feb. 2, 2018
The Trust for Public Land is working to ensure every American can access a park. Breece Robertson ’00 uses her master’s in geography from Appalachian to help realize that vision.
The powers of sun and soul
Appalachian alumnus’ solar project benefits regional homeless shelter
Jan. 29, 2018
With degrees in music, psychology and appropriate technology, Zach Sprau ’11 ’17 serves marginalized people around the world through solar energy projects.
Appalachian alum Grant Smith takes a bite of the Big Apple’s jazz scene
Jan. 25, 2018
Appalachian alumnus Grant Smith plays jazz trombone as a graduate student at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City.
App State stands alone as only college with an NBA, NFL head coach
Winston-Salem Journal
Jan. 23, 2018
Current New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and recently-hired Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks give Appalachian an impressive distinction.
Appalachian alumna Meghan LeFevers wins 2017-18 Milken Educator Award
Jan. 18, 2018
Appalachian alumna Meghan LeFevers is the only North Carolinian to receive the prestigious Milken Educator Award for 2017-18. The assistant principal of Bessemer City High School was recognized for her accomplishments as an educator and for the promise of accomplishments to come.
Veteran NBA coach carries lessons learned from the late Appalachian coach Press Maravich
Jan. 11, 2018
As head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, Alvin Gentry ’77 draws upon his experience — both athletic and academic — at Appalachian State University to manage and mold his NBA squad.
Mount Airy City Schools tap Howlett for STEAM post
The Mount Airy News
Jan. 2, 2018
Garrett Howlett was recently named to the teaching/administrative role, which will have Howlett teaching two courses at Mount Airy High School, working with STEAM teachers throughout the district, and leading related initiatives. Howlett earned three bachelor of science degrees from Appalachian.
Cpl. Matt Taylor named Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office 2017 Employee of the Year
Hickory Daily Record
Dec. 18, 2017
Cpl. Matt Taylor was recently picked by the command staff at the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office to receive the “2017 Employee of the Year” award. Taylor graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University in 2011.
Appalachian graduates 1,475 at December 2017 commencement ceremonies
Dec. 16, 2017
More than 1,400 new graduates step into their next adventure following Appalachian’s commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 16.
December 2017 commencement ceremonies
Dec. 16, 2017
See photos from Appalachian State University’s commencement ceremonies Dec. 16, 2017.
Appalachian alumnus Brock Long leads FEMA’s mission of support
Dec. 15, 2017
Appalachian alumnus William Brockmann “Brock” Long ’97 ’99 serves as the administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Appalachian State University alumnus touts power of relationships as incoming head of Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Dec. 15, 2017
Appalachian alumnus Dr. Harry Lee Williams touts the power of relationships as incoming head of Thurgood Marshall College Fund.