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Topic: Alumni

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  • Alumna Profile: Tess Goldberger ’17
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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.

  • Lt. Gen. Ashley to become 21st Defense Intelligence Agency director
    Lt. Gen. Ashley to become 21st Defense Intelligence Agency director
    Homeland Preparedness News
    Aug. 24, 2017

    Lt. Gen. Robert P. Ashley, Jr., U.S. Army, was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 21st Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Robert P. Ashley, Jr. Currently serving as deputy chief of staff, G-2, for the U.S.

  • African Americans in Appalachia fight to be seen as a part of coal country
    African Americans in Appalachia fight to be seen as a part of coal country
    Washington Post
    Aug. 10, 2017

    Dubbed “Affrilachians” by one academic, black residents of these mountain towns say they've been overlooked in the growing focus on rural, working-class Americans.

  • Alumni Daugherty and Rogers inducted into the Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society
    Alumni Daugherty and Rogers inducted into the Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society
    Aug. 8, 2017

    Appalachian alumni James Daugherty ’93 ’94 and Julia Kay “Kay” Rogers ’69 ’76 were inducted into the Rhododendron Society on July 21 at a brunch held on campus. As the highest honor given by the Reich College of Education, the award honors alumni for their exemplary service to education and to their communities.

  • Communicating can ease everyone’s stress
    Communicating can ease everyone’s stress
    The Elkin Tribune
    Aug. 3, 2017

    Communication makes everyone’s lives easier. That was the message at a media summit held in Boone at Appalachian on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. Attendees included police and health care providers, educational institutions and media outlets. The main message, from every direction, was communication is key.

  • Nascar diversity program no longer stuck in neutral
    Nascar diversity program no longer stuck in neutral

    Appalachian alumnus Richie Williams pursued the opportunity to participate in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program

    Indianapolis Recorder
    Aug. 3, 2017

    Williams flourished quickly and found employment initially in 2010 with Germain Racing in the NASCAR Truck Series before joining Jack Roush Racing in 2012 for both the Cup series and the Xfinity series. Williams accepted his current position with Ganassi as a crewmember for driver Jamie McMurray’s car.

  • Appalachian alum builds boys’ confidence, character and strength through Xcel2Fitness after-school program
    Appalachian alum builds boys’ confidence, character and strength through Xcel2Fitness after-school program
    Aug. 3, 2017

    Appalachian alum creates after-school program for young boys.

  • Appalachian’s Carson Rich ‘17 appointed UNC General Administration Presidential Scholar
    Appalachian’s Carson Rich ‘17 appointed UNC General Administration Presidential Scholar
    July 31, 2017

    The Presidential Scholars serve a one-year appointment and provide a wide range of professional functions for GA. The position has regular interaction with senior leadership and members of the UNC Board of Governors and will also work to help research, write, and implement policy.

  • Thwarting Human Traffickers
    Thwarting Human Traffickers

    Alumni Matt and Laura Parker run a nonprofit that helps find and free slaves

    July 18, 2017

    Appalachian graduates’ non-profit has facilitated rescue of more than 800 slaves.

  • Alumna Profile: McKenzie Quattlebaum ’16
    Alumna Profile: McKenzie Quattlebaum ’16
    July 14, 2017

    A branded merchandise manager at Classic, a large commercial print company based in Charlotte, she is responsible for helping her clients find specialty advertising products that meet their business needs.

  • Alumna Profile: Erin Donohue ’17
    Alumna Profile: Erin Donohue ’17
    July 14, 2017

    Donohue’s summer internship after her junior year led to full-time employment with South Carolina’s Wikoff Color Corporation by the time she graduated.

  • Alumnus Profile: Joseph Gannon ’16
    Alumnus Profile: Joseph Gannon ’16
    July 6, 2017

    After majoring in career and technical education, Joseph Gannon ’16 secured a teaching position in Montana. He teaches middle school, as well as high school shop/woodworking, metalworking, construction and CAD/drafting. He is also an assistant wrestling coach.

  • Brad Bergman: Background of a brewing chemist
    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.

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