Topic: Awards and Honors

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Appalachian student receives American Red Cross’ highest award
Nov. 13, 2018
For senior Amanda Buffa, her February day of class in Appalachian’s Reich College of Education started out as normal. Then, when one of her classmates collapsed and became unresponsive, her CPR skills were put to the test.
Appalachian honors military service at Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 12, 2018
Army Capt. Joseph Callaghan, a training officer and instructor with Appalachian’s Department of Military Science and Leadership (ROTC), thanked all veterans at the annual ceremony held on Appalachian’s campus at the Veterans Memorial
Sport coat design of Appalachian alumni wins Garden and Gun Made in the South Award
Nov. 7, 2018
The winning sport coat designed by Appalachian alumni Bradley Rhyne ’07 and Filipe Ho ’07, college roommates and co-founders of Charlotte-based menswear line OLE MASON JAR, features “trim lines and an emphasis on tradition.”
Carmen Scoggins — a leader in the classroom through Spanish education in Watauga County and at Appalachian
Nov. 5, 2018
Appalachian’s College of Arts and Sciences has named alumna Carmen Leigh Scoggins ’94 ’98, adjunct instructor of Spanish and foreign language methodology, the winner of its 2017–18 Outstanding Alumni Award.
Appalachian’s Dr. Ellen Cowan awarded 2018 GSA Fellowship
Nov. 2, 2018
The GSA Fellowship recognizes geoscientists who have made extraordinary contributions to the field through their research, teaching, leadership, public outreach and other activities.
Appalachian professor Dominque Hammonds receives 2018 ACES Supervision Award
Nov. 2, 2018
The ACES Supervision Award honors a counseling supervisor or supervision researcher who exemplifies excellence, innovation and impact in clinical supervision.
Appalachian’s Tom McDonnell — Staff Shout Out’s September winner
Oct. 25, 2018
McDonnell, director of IT support services at Appalachian, received a Staff Shout Out for helping to install new technology at the Academy State University Academy at Middle Fork.
Link family of 5 named Appalachian’s 2018 Family of the Year
Oct. 24, 2018
Allie Link, a senior communication, public relations major and one of five members of the Link family, credits her father, Appalachian alumnus Jeff Link ’90, for instilling her family with a love of Appalachian.
App State becomes ranked in AP Top 25 for first time in program history
Winston-Salem Journal
Oct. 22, 2018
Five years ago, Appalachian State was initiating its transition to the FBS level. Now, as of this week, the Mountaineers (5-1, 3-0 Sun Belt Conference) are among the top teams in Division-I football.
Appalachian student recognized by NISTS as National Transfer Student Ambassador
Oct. 16, 2018
Jevaughney “Jay” Francis, of Raleigh, has been selected as one of four 2019 National Transfer Student Ambassadors for his commitment to helping others transition into the Appalachian Community.
Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Oct. 11, 2018
The director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was recognized during Appalachian’s Homecoming Week 2018 for his work, service and philanthropy.
Brock Long receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Oct. 11, 2018
The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was recognized during Appalachian’s Homecoming Week 2018 for his work, service and philanthropy.
Carole Wilson receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Outstanding Service Award
Oct. 11, 2018
The Appalachian Board of Trustees member was recognized during Homecoming Week 2018 for her work, service and philanthropy to the university.
David English receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Award
Oct. 11, 2018
North Carolina School of the Arts’ executive vice chancellor and provost was recognized during Appalachian’s Homecoming Week 2018 for his work, service and philanthropy.
Dr. Nickolas Jordan receives Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance Award from Appalachian’s AAUP chapter
Sep. 26, 2018
The chapter praised Jordan, associate dean of student affairs and program services in Appalachian’s Reich College of Education, for his work as an advocate for Appalachian’s students, faculty and administrators.
Appalachian confers awards for outstanding leadership of students, student organizations and advisors
Sep. 19, 2018
Numerous Appalachian students, student organizations and advisors were recognized (by the university’s Division of Student Affairs) during the 2017–18 Student Organization Leadership Awards ceremony on the university’s campus.
4 Fleming Scholars join Appalachian’s newest students
Sep. 18, 2018
First-year students Bailey Gardin, Hudson Miller, Cece Ramseur and Ashelyn Stevens are the recipients of Appalachian’s Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholarship, which covers the students’ full in-state tuition and fees.
Amy Huffman McNeill wins August drawing of Appalachian’s Staff Shout Out program
Sep. 14, 2018
McNeill, a business and technology applications technician in Appalachian’s Physical Plant, received her Shout Out from an anonymous nominator for having a “positive and helpful attitude.”

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