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Phillip Riggs ’88 receives 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator Award
Feb. 15, 2016
Appalachian graduates achieve incredible accomplishments! Phillip Riggs ’88 received this year’s GRAMMY Music Educator Award for “significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education.”
Salvage Dawg
Grayson Goldsmith ’11
Dec. 22, 2015
For Appalachian State University alumna Grayson Goldsmith ’11, her work at Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke, Virginia, is a natural extension of her Sustainable Development degree.
Appalachian recognizes alumni with Faces of Courage Awards
The award recognizes those who were instrumental in Appalachian State University’s early diversity efforts. Another former student received an honorary degree and the Black and Gold Medallion.
Nov. 25, 2015
Five alumni who played key roles in Appalachian’s history were recognized - four with Faces of Courage Awards and one with an honorary degree - at a special ceremony during Homecoming 2015.
Reflections on Cuba
Oct. 9, 2015
In May, three faculty members took 15 students to Cuba for a multidisciplinary, study abroad course titled “Rhythm and Revolution: Exploring Music and Dance in Cuba.” The group committed to being travelers, not tourists and came away with an understanding of the island’s history, culture, politics and some of what Cubans experience each day.
Faces of Courage Award Recipient Dr. Willie Fleming
Oct. 8, 2015
This 2015 video tribute features Dr. Willie Fleming ’80 ’84, one of four recipients of Appalachian State University’s Faces of Courage Award.
Faces of Courage Award Recipient Dr. Zaphon Wilson
Oct. 8, 2015
This 2015 video tribute features Dr. Zaphon R. Wilson ’76 ’77, one of four recipients of Appalachian State University’s Faces of Courage Award.
Faces of Courage Award Recipient Barbara Hart
Oct. 8, 2015
This 2015 video tribute features Barbara Reeves Hart ’65, one of four recipients of Appalachian State University’s Faces of Courage Award.
Faces of Courage Award Recipient Dr. Carolyn Anderson
Oct. 8, 2015
This 2015 video tribute features Dr. Carolyn Anderson ’69, one of four recipients of Appalachian State University’s Faces of Courage Award.
Outstanding Service Award 2015: Reba Moretz ’52 ’53
Oct. 8, 2015
Appalachian State University alumna Reba Moretz ’52 ’53 is the recipient of the Appalachian Alumni Association’s 2015 Outstanding Service Award. In this video, she recalls growing up on Appalachian’s campus, her opportunities for service and adds, “It’s important to me to be a part of Appalachian and do what I can to help in any way that I can.”
Distinguished Alumnus Award 2015: Rep. Nelson Dollar ’83 ’85
Oct. 8, 2015
Rep. Nelson Dollar ’83 ’85 is the recipient of the Appalachian State University Alumni Association’s 2015 Distinguished Alumnus Award. He describes the Appalachian experience, both inside and outside the classroom, as “second to none.” The confidence faculty and others showed in him early on has aided his successful career in public service, he says.
Young Alumna Award 2015: Laura Aiken ’98 ’00
Oct. 8, 2015
Laura Aiken ’98 ’00 is the recipient of the Appalachian State University Alumni Association’s 2015 Young Alumna Award. She talks about her passion for health education and how the “holistic and complete” preparation she received at Appalachian helped her find and succeed in a career she loves.
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
Sept. 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
Sept. 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
Sept. 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
Sept. 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
Sept. 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.