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  • With expansion almost complete, App State’s Child Development Center nearly doubles in capacity
    With expansion almost complete, App State’s Child Development Center nearly doubles in capacity

    Child care program earns prestigious accreditation

    Aug. 5, 2022

    App State’s Child Development Center expansion is nearing completion, allowing the center to serve 54 additional students. The center is also celebrating achievement of accreditation through the Pathways to Accreditation program, offered by the Children’s Council of Watauga County.

  • 2022 Alumni Awards: June Wilson Hege ’65 — Outstanding Service Award
    2022 Alumni Awards: June Wilson Hege ’65 — Outstanding Service Award
    July 26, 2022

    Learn about App State alumna June Wilson Hege ’65 and why she was selected as a recipient of the university’s 2022 Outstanding Service Award. The award recognizes individuals for their exceptional service to the university.

  • 2022 Alumni Awards: John Thomas Roos ’84 — Outstanding Service Award
    2022 Alumni Awards: John Thomas Roos ’84 — Outstanding Service Award
    July 26, 2022

    Learn about App State alumnus John Thomas Roos ’84 and why he was selected as a recipient of the university’s 2022 Outstanding Service Award. The award recognizes individuals for their exceptional service to the university.

  • 2022 Alumni Awards: Douglas Middleton Jr. ’15 ’18 — Young Alumni Award
    2022 Alumni Awards: Douglas Middleton Jr. ’15 ’18 — Young Alumni Award
    July 26, 2022

    Learn about App State alumnus Douglas Middleton Jr. ’15 ’18 and why he was selected as the 2022 recipient of the university’s Young Alumni Award. The award honors individuals under 40 years of age for their exceptional service to the university and accomplishments in their career.

  • 2022 Alumni Awards: Mark E. Ricks ’84 — Distinguished Alumni Award
    2022 Alumni Awards: Mark E. Ricks ’84 — Distinguished Alumni Award
    July 26, 2022

    Learn about App State alumnus Mark E. Ricks ’89 and why he was selected as the 2022 recipient of the university’s Distinguished Alumni Award. … recognizes individuals who have attained extraordinary distinction and success in their career field and have demonstrated exceptional and sustained leadership in their community.

  • 5 faculty teams awarded 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation grants for projects at App State
    5 faculty teams awarded 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation grants for projects at App State
    July 25, 2022

    Five winning entries have been selected for the 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program at App State. Each faculty team will earn awards of up to $10,000 to fund projects that include new curricula, experiential learning opportunities and education about immigration issues.

  • App State students score 2nd-place divisional win in national solar competition
    App State students score 2nd-place divisional win in national solar competition

    The student team was recognized for its solar power system, designed to meet the renewable energy needs of a campus community

    June 29, 2022

    A multidisciplinary team of App State students captured a second-place win in the 2021–22 Solar District Cup, recognized for their solar power system design. This national competition challenges students to develop renewable energy solutions for college campuses or urban districts.

  • Sean Gaillard named principal of App State’s Academy at Middle Fork lab school
    Sean Gaillard named principal of App State’s Academy at Middle Fork lab school
    May 27, 2022

    Sean Gaillard has been appointed principal of App State’s Academy at Middle Fork lab school in Walkertown. Gaillard currently serves as principal of Moore Magnet Elementary School in Winston-Salem. His new role begins July 1, 2022.

  • Dan Layzell named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State
    Dan Layzell named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State
    May 24, 2022

    Dr. Dan Layzell has been named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State, effective Aug. 15. Formerly known as the vice chancellor of business affairs, this position oversees finance and administration, campus services, facilities management and human resources.

  • Jamie Parson named chief diversity officer at App State
    Jamie Parson named chief diversity officer at App State
    May 17, 2022

    Jamie Parson has been named chief diversity officer at Appalachian State University, effective immediately. Parson is the second cabinet-level chief diversity officer to hold the position at App State.

  • 4 App State alumni awarded 2022–23 Fulbrights to teach or research abroad
    4 App State alumni awarded 2022–23 Fulbrights to teach or research abroad
    May 13, 2022

    App State alumni Payton Blaney ’22, Andrew Williard ’22, Henry Campbell ’21 and Ilya Wang ’20 have been awarded 2022–23 Fulbright grants. Beginning in fall 2022, they will travel abroad to fulfill English language teaching assistantships or engage in research.

  • Dr. Vicky Klima honored with regional award for distinguished teaching in mathematics
    Dr. Vicky Klima honored with regional award for distinguished teaching in mathematics

    Klima is the 1st App State faculty member to receive the Mathematical Association of America award

    May 10, 2022

    App State’s Dr. Vicky Klima has been recognized with the Southeastern Section 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award, conferred by the Mathematical Association of America. Klima is the first App State faculty member to receive this award.

  • A black and gold celebration: App State’s Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies
    A black and gold celebration: App State’s Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies
    May 10, 2022

    Appalachian State University conferred degrees to 3,946 graduates, including 3,296 undergraduate and 650 graduate students, at its Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies May 6–7 at the Holmes Convocation Center.

  • Nearly 4,000 students earn degrees as App State's Class of 2022
    Nearly 4,000 students earn degrees as App State's Class of 2022
    May 9, 2022

    Appalachian State University conferred degrees to 3,946 graduates, including 3,296 undergraduate and 650 graduate students, at its Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies May 6–7 at the Holmes Convocation Center.

  • ‘Cold Mountain Shadow’ — App State music therapy student wins scholarship for original song
    ‘Cold Mountain Shadow’ — App State music therapy student wins scholarship for original song

    Renee Yong was one of 5 international student winners worldwide in the Make Your Mark International Scholarship Contest

    May 5, 2022

    App State music therapy student Renee Yong was one of five students worldwide to win a scholarship in the fall 2021 Make Your Mark International Scholarship Contest, for her song “Cold Mountain Shadow.” Post-graduation, she aims to research music therapy treatments for depression.

  • 5 App State faculty share takeaways from BRIDGES women’s leadership program
    5 App State faculty share takeaways from BRIDGES women’s leadership program

    Application information for BRIDGES 2022 now available

    April 5, 2022

    App State’s Melissa Bryan, Dr. Melissa Gutschall, Dr. Lakshmi Iyer, Dr. Amy Milsom and Dr. Trina Palmer were accepted into and participated in the virtual 2021 BRIDGES leadership development program for women. Application information for BRIDGES 2022 is now available.

  • App State’s Dr. Reeves Shulstad receives 2022 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
    App State’s Dr. Reeves Shulstad receives 2022 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award

    Six other faculty receive campus-based awards for innovative teaching methods

    March 23, 2022

    Dr. Reeves Shulstad continually fine-tunes her teaching to engage and transform her students through discussion-based music courses. Shulstad is the 2022 recipient of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award for App State.

  • More than $275,000 awarded to App State projects in 5 years of Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program
    More than $275,000 awarded to App State projects in 5 years of Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program

    Deadline for 2022–23 project applications is Feb. 21

    Feb. 9, 2022

    The Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program at App State marked its five-year anniversary in 2021, with more than $275,000 awarded to 30 project teams since its inception. Applications are now open to fund projects for the 2022–23 academic year.

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