Topic: Alumni

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Appalachian awards honorary bachelor’s degree to Lenoir resident Patricia Beane
Oct. 2, 2015
More than 50 years after enrolling in college, Lenoir resident Patricia Ferguson Beane now has a diploma. Beane received an honorary bachelor’s degree during Appalachian State University’s Celebration of Integration held Oct. 2 on campus.
Aiken, Dollar and Moretz honored by Appalachian’s Alumni Association
Oct. 2, 2015
Laura Aiken of Apex, N.C. Rep. Nelson Dollar of Cary and Reba Moretz of Boone have been honored by the Appalachian Alumni Association at Appalachian State University for their distinguished careers and service to the university.
Homecoming location changes
Sep. 29, 2015
Due to inclement weather, three Friday night homecoming events at Appalachian State University have been moved from outdoor locations to the Holmes Convocation Center.
Commemoration of Integration will be streamed via the Internet
Sep. 29, 2015
The ceremony, to be held in the Holmes Convocation Center, is designed to inform, educate and provide deserved recognition and acknowledgement to the historic integration at Appalachian The program will honor former students and faculty who played a role during this time.
Appalachian commemorates integration with Oct. 2 ceremony
Sep. 28, 2015
Alumni who were African-American leaders while at Appalachian and part of the university’s early diversity efforts will be honored Oct. 2 at Appalachian and receive a Faces of Courage award during a Commemoration of Integration celebration.
Celebrating Happily Ever After with Homecoming 2015, Oct. 1-3
Sep. 15, 2015
The Appalachian State University community will celebrate 2015 homecoming with old and new traditions, including the homecoming blood drive, parade and APPtoberfest.
Grayson Goldsmith '11 - Sustainability on the Job
Sep. 3, 2015
Appalachian State University alumna Grayson Goldsmith ’11 describes how her work at Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke, Virginia, is a natural extension of her Sustainable Development degree.
Eight Appalachian graduates commissioned as second lieutenants
Aug. 7, 2015
It was a special day for eight Appalachian State University students. They were commissioned Aug. 7 as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
Honorary alumnus/a awards presented at Appalachian
July 22, 2015
Six individuals with close ties to Appalachian State University have been named honorary alumni by the Appalachian Alumni Association. The recipients were honored July 17 during an event on campus.
More than 2,600 receive degrees during Appalachian’s May ceremonies
May 11, 2015
A sea of black robes, mortar boards and gold tassels filled Appalachian State University’s Holmes Convocation Center for commencement ceremonies held May 8-10 on campus.
Dave by the Bell: What's Next, Graduate?
May 8, 2015
Dave once again ventures out to find soon to be Appalachian State graduates to ask them about their plans for the future.
Graduation ceremonies held May 8-10 at Appalachian
April 17, 2015
Graduation ceremonies will be held May 8-10 at Appalachian State University with each of the university’s degree-granting colleges or schools holding individual ceremonies.
Appalachian Studies Distinguished Alumni Lecture held April 16
April 8, 2015
The lecture will feature Dr. Deborah Thompson of Berea College. Her talk, titled “Who Gets to be an Appalachian Musician? Insights from Social Theory and Geography,” will utilize concepts from social theory and geography to discuss the place of race and gender in the production of traditional Appalachian music.
Appalachian’s College of Health Sciences named for Hickory-area businessman
March 27, 2015
The College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University has been named for an Appalachian alumnus and pioneer in the health care industry – Donald C. Beaver of Conover.
Dave by the Bell: What's Next, Graduate?
Dec. 19, 2014
On this Dave on the Mall I’m wandering around the concourse after the first graduation ceremony December the 13th 2014 and I’m trying to find somebody to interview to ask them, “What does the future hold for you?”
AppState thanks George Beasley for new media complex
Sep. 7, 2013
In fall 2013, new and returning broadcast students were among the first in Appalachian State University's new 18,000 square-foot George G. Beasley Media Complex, which houses broadcast studios, classrooms, labs and offices for faculty members. A generous gift from Appalachian alumnus George G. Beasley of Naples, Fla., along with state funds and other private donations, have made the media complex a reality.
WASU begins new era of radio from the George G. Beasley Media Complex
Aug. 23, 2013
90.5 WASU-FM makes its move from Wey Hall to the new George G. Beasley Media Complex.
Veteran and Appalachian alumnus uses his love of farming as therapy
Aug. 1, 2013
Local farmer and Appalachian alumnus Cory Bryk, a Marine veteran, finds healing in a new kind of mission: feeding the community.