Topic: Awards and Honors

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App State Staff Shout Out program announces Whitney Ward ’14 as June drawing winner
July 29, 2019
Ward, an administrative support associate in Appalachian’s Division of Educational Outreach and Summer Programs, was recognized with a Staff Shout Out for being “helpful, positive and thorough,” and having an “endlessly positive attitude.”
App State Police Department honored as NCPEA Law Enforcement Agency of the Year
July 25, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Police Department was recognized as the Law Enforcement Agency of the Year by the North Carolina Police Executives Association for its Appalachian Police Officer Development Program.
10 aspiring leaders accepted into App State’s Diversity Scholars Program
July 24, 2019
The Diversity Scholarship is given to students who have demonstrated leadership potential, academic achievement, a willingness to create positive change and a commitment to the principles of diversity.
App State names 10 Plemmons Leadership Scholarship recipients
July 24, 2019
As Plemmons Leadership Scholars, these 10 incoming first-year students will participate in a four-year program at Appalachian designed to create successful leaders.
App State names 4 recipients of Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholarship
July 24, 2019
Four incoming first-year students with the desire to promote cultural diversity have been awarded full tuition through Appalachian’s Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholarship.
10 first-year students receive Chancellor’s Scholarship at App State
July 24, 2019
The Chancellor’s Scholarship is a four-year program of rigorous study that covers full institutional costs.
App State appoints Dr. Vachel Miller as new director of doctoral program in educational leadership
July 18, 2019
Miller, a professor in the Reich College of Education’s Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, began his new role in July. He served as interim director of the program from 2013–15.
Dr. Terry McClannon named associate dean for student affairs and program services in Reich College of Education
July 18, 2019
In his new role, McClannon, a professor in the Reich College of Education’s Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the college’s undergraduate and graduate student affairs.
Dr. Amy Milsom named chair of App State’s Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling
July 17, 2019
Milsom comes to Appalachian from Clemson University, where she served as professor and program coordinator of counselor education.
Dr. Theresa Redmond wins 2019 Outstanding Volunteer Award from National Association for Media Literacy Education
July 17, 2019
Redmond, associate professor of media studies in Appalachian’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, was recognized for volunteering a substantial amount of time in service of a specific NAMLE project.
App State’s Kara Snow excels in internship at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
July 16, 2019
Applied physics major Kara Snow excels in North Carolina Space Grant internship at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and intends to dedicate her life to astrophysics research.
App State’s Dr. Tom Kane recognized with 2019 Parthenon Award
July 15, 2019
Kane, who has served as director of university housing at Appalachian since 2008, is one of five recipients of the ACUHO-I Foundation’s 2019 Parthenon Awards, which recognize supreme achievement in the profession, outstanding service, leadership and contributions to the field of campus housing.
Reich College of Education names 2018–19 Student Teacher of the Year and finalists
July 12, 2019
Appalachian alumna Kenley Little ’18 has been recognized as the university’s 2018–19 Student Teacher of the Year. Seven additional alumnae were named as award finalists.
Dr. Pennie Bagley named chair of Walker College of Business’ Department of Accounting
July 9, 2019
Bagley joined the WCOB faculty in 2010 and has recently served as the college’s experiential learning faculty fellow, providing resources and helping her colleagues develop experiential learning components in the curriculum.
Walker College of Business names new associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration
July 9, 2019
Dr. Dave McEvoy, professor in the Walker College’s Department of Economics, stepped into his new role July 1, taking over the position from Dr. Sam Formby, who will begin phased retirement in the 2019–20 academic year.
Joseph Bathanti wins Lee Smith Award for his literary contributions to Appalachian culture
July 2, 2019
Bathanti, professor of creative writing and the McFarlane Family Distinguished Professor of Interdisciplinary Education at Appalachian, was recognized for his work to preserve and promote Appalachian culture.
Sun Belt names App State’s Dr. Amanda C. Howell a 2019 Faculty Member of the Year
June 25, 2019
Howell, senior lecturer and chemistry lab coordinator at Appalachian, is one of 12 educators nationally to be recognized by the Sun Belt Conference for having a positive impact on the lives of students and student-athletes.
Reich College of Education inducts 3 new Rhododendron Society members
June 21, 2019
The Rhododendron Society’s newest members — Appalachian alumni Dorothy “Dot” Case ’69, Chris Moody ’99 and Angela Quick ’91 — were inducted Friday, June 14, during a brunch held at Hound Ears Club in Boone.