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Topic: Awards and Honors

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Turn the channel to AppTV — the Best College TV Station of 2020
April 3, 2020
Appalachian’s student-run media outlets — The Appalachian newspaper, The App (WASU-FM 90.5) radio station and AppTV — were recognized for excellence in communication at the 80th annual Intercollegiate Broadcast System International Media Conference held March 6–8 in New York City.
Dr. Susan Colby one of 38 selected nationally for 2020–21 ACE Fellowship
March 25, 2020
Colby will observe and work with Chancellor Sheri Everts and other senior Appalachian leadership as part of the fellowship, which prepares fellows for senior positions in college and university leadership.
US Army Women’s Foundation honors Edna Cummings — App State alumna and military trailblazer
March 20, 2020
Appalachian’s first African American female ROTC graduate, Edna W. Cummings ’78, is one of the newest inductees in the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame. Cummings is a retired Army colonel with a distinguished 25-year military career.
App State’s Karen Fletcher leads national organization of research development professionals
March 20, 2020
Appalachian’s Karen Fletcher, director of grants resources and services at Appalachian, has been appointed president of the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP) Board of Directors. Fletcher assumed her new role in July 2019 and will serve as president through June 2020.
App State College of Arts and Sciences announces new director of college advising
March 18, 2020
Diana J. Nelson ’07 ’19 has been named director of the College of Arts and Sciences’ College Advising and Support Services Hub. She will assume her new role March 23.
App State's Paul Meggett recognized by The National Black Lawyers Top 100
March 11, 2020
Meggett, who supervises and directs all legal services at Appalachian as general counsel, is one of only six African American attorneys in North Carolina currently recognized by The National Black Lawyers Top 100.
Matt Huntanar wins December 2019 drawing of App State’s Staff Shout Out program
March 11, 2020
Matt Huntanar, coordinator of the university’s Jump Start Appalachian program, is among the more than 1,000 Appalachian staff members who were recognized for their Shout Out-worthy service to the university in 2019.
App State Staff Shout Out program recognizes Dr. Gary McCullough as January drawing winner
March 11, 2020
McCullough, who serves as associate dean of research and graduate education in Appalachian’s Beaver College of Health Sciences, is one of 2,029 staff members who have been recognized to date for their Shout Out-worthy service to the university.
Gillin Named AD of the Year by NACDA
March 3, 2020
App State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin has been named a national Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year for 2019-20, announced Tuesday by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).
App State College of Arts and Sciences welcomes new associate dean for 2020–21
Feb. 28, 2020
Effective May 1, Dr. Michael “Mike” Madritch, professor in Appalachian’s Department of Biology, will assume the role of associate dean in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. He will serve alongside Dr. Mark D. Bradbury, the college’s other associate dean.
App State’s Walker College of Business announces leadership changes
Feb. 21, 2020
Walker College’s Dr. Sandra Vannoy, Dr. Tim Forsyth and Dr. Scott Hunsinger have assumed new leadership roles following the appointment of former WCOB Dean Heather Hulbert Norris as Appalachian’s new interim provost and executive vice chancellor.
On a winning note — App State pianist advances to national competition
Feb. 20, 2020
Pianist and Appalachian music performance graduate student Molly Reid ’14 will compete in the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Young Artist Performance Competition in March for a top prize of $5,000.
App State ranked the nation’s top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars in 2019–20
Feb. 13, 2020
Appalachian is the nation’s top producer of Fulbright scholars among master’s institutions in 2019–20, according to the U.S. Department of State and Institute of International Education (IIE).
App State named a top producer of Fulbright students in 2019–20
Feb. 13, 2020
In addition to being a top producer of Fulbright scholars, Appalachian is among top producers of Fulbright students for 2019–20.
App State presents inaugural awards for inclusive excellence, welcomes poet Nikki Giovanni
Jan. 17, 2020
Appalachian honored Dr. Claudia Cartaya-Marin, Rabbi Stephen Roberts and the Watauga County Schools Coffee Talk program with the inaugural Chancellor’s Awards for Inclusive Excellence during a luncheon held Jan. 13 on the university’s campus.
2019: Key moments in App State’s 120th year
Dec. 23, 2019
Celebrate year’s end with a look back at Appalachian’s 2019 accomplishments in teaching, scholarship, service and athletics.
App State welcomes newest class of 1,300 alumni
Dec. 18, 2019
More than 1,300 Appalachian State University students crossed the stage during the university’s Fall 2019 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 13 in Holmes Convocation Center.
Shawn Clark named App State’s head football coach
Dec. 13, 2019
A champion as an Appalachian State player and coach, Shawn Clark has been chosen to lead App State's championship football program. Clark, 44, has agreed to become the 22nd head football coach in App State history. His five-year contract, which runs through the 2024 season, was approved Friday afternoon by Chancellor Sheri Everts and the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees and is subject to North Carolina Board of Governors approval.

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