Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 6, 2022
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Examples of the tones that are used in an emergency or during tests can be heard online by visiting the Siren Warning System webpage on App State’s Emergency Preparedness website. More information about this test

Topic: Awards and Honors

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
App State honors champions of inclusive excellence, on campus and in the community
Jan. 31, 2022
During the 2022 Chancellor’s Awards for Inclusive Excellence Luncheon, App State honored champions of inclusive excellence, including several faculty, staff and students from the university and a member of the local community.
Announcing the Campus Safety 2022 Higher Education Director of the Year Finalists
Campus Safety Magazine
Jan. 31, 2022
Campus Safety Magazine announces its finalists for the 2022 Higher Education Director of the Year Award — including App State Police Chief Andy Stephenson.
App State University Libraries team recognized nationally for leadership in digital preservation
Jan. 19, 2022
App State’s Digital Scholarship and Initiatives team has received the 2021 National Digital Stewardship Alliance Organization Excellence Award — an honor recognizing organizations nationwide that provide significant support, guidance, advocacy or leadership for the digital preservation community.
More than 1,600 degrees conferred at App State’s Fall 2021 Commencement
Dec. 13, 2021
Appalachian State University conferred degrees to 1,642 graduates, including 1,286 undergraduate and 356 graduate students, at its Fall 2021 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10 at the Holmes Convocation Center.
Fossils offer App State Fulbright Scholar clues on ancient animal evolution
Dec. 10, 2021
App State paleontologist Dr. Andy Heckert has embarked on a Fulbright journey that will take him to Earth’s Northern and Southern hemispheres, where he will study and compare two fossil collections from the Triassic period. His research may yield new insights into how the evolution of ancient vertebrates set the stage for today’s ecosystems.
App State honors 4 employees with 2021 Staff Excellence Awards
Nov. 24, 2021
App State honored four employees for their exemplary service, commitment, collegiality and leadership to the university community. Mallory Sadler ’21, Lindsay Pepper, Jason Marshburn and Angela Owen ’98 ’08 were recognized with Staff Excellence Awards during the university’s Fall 2021 Faculty and Staff Meeting.