Topic: Awards and Honors

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Walker College of Business faculty and staff honored with 2019 Sywassink Awards for Excellence
June 20, 2019
The winners of the Walker College of Business’ annual Sywassink Awards for Excellence are recognized for excellence in teaching, research, service and more.
App State’s Staff Shout Out program announces Linda Scherry as winner of its May drawing
June 19, 2019
As part of winning the Staff Shout Out program’s May drawing, Linda Scherry, loan manager in Appalachian’s Office of Student Financial Aid, will receive a gift from the University Bookstore valued at $25.
App State’s Dr. Tracy Smith recognized for distinguished service in middle grades education
June 17, 2019
Smith is the recipient of the 2019 C. Kenneth McEwin Distinguished Service in Middle Grades Education Award for her impact on the advancement of middle-level education in North Carolina.
48 of App State’s youngest Mountaineers graduate from the Academy at Middle Fork
June 14, 2019
The 48 fifth grade students are the first graduating class of Appalachian’s Academy at Middle Fork, the university’s laboratory school in Walkertown.
App State celebrates newest Black and Gold Society members and commemorates the 50th reunion of its Class of 1969
June 10, 2019
During Black and Gold Reunion Weekend, Appalachian inducted about 40 new members into its Black and Gold Society and commemorated the 50th reunion of the Class of 1969.
For App State student, leadership award may pave the way for public service
June 6, 2019
Travian Smith is the first recipient of Appalachian’s newly established National Pan-Hellenic Council Leadership Award.
For Memorial Day: Poet Joseph Bathanti’s ‘Saint Francis’s Satyr Butterfly’
May 24, 2019
For Memorial Day, Appalachian professor Joseph Bathanti — former poet laureate of North Carolina — shares his “Saint Francis’s Satyr Butterfly.”
Laura England recognized with 2019 NACADA Outstanding Advising Award
May 21, 2019
Laura England, senior lecturer in Appalachian’s Department of Sustainable Development, receives global recognition for excellence as a faculty adviser.
Reich College of Education recognizes outstanding teaching, mentorship and more with its 2019 awards
May 20, 2019
Eight faculty and staff members of Appalachian’s Reich College of Education, along with the leadership team at the Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork, were honored with 2019 RCOE awards.
Double major, double awards — Appalachian student earns honors in math and physics
May 17, 2019
Appalachian’s Aeron McConnell, of Asheville, earned the Walter C. Connolly Endowed Award for Physics and the George Dewey Bingham D.D.S. Endowed Award for Math at the end of his first year at Appalachian.
Dr. Martha McCaughey wins 2019 Durham Award for her advocacy of first-year students
May 17, 2019
McCaughey, director of First Year Seminar in Appalachian’s University College and professor in the university’s Department of Sociology, was recognized for her contributions to improve the experience of Appalachian’s first-year students.
Appalachian State University - Spring Commencement 2019
May 15, 2019
Witness some of the sights and sounds of Appalachian State University's 2019 Spring Commencement ceremonies that took place May 10 and 11 on Appalachian's campus.
Appalachian celebrates its Class of 2019 — nearly 4,000 students — at Spring 2019 Commencement
May 14, 2019
Appalachian conferred degrees to nearly 4,000 graduates in the Class of 2019 during its Spring 2019 Commencement ceremonies, held Friday and Saturday on the university’s campus.
Dr. Nicole Sonbert to direct Appalachian’s Community Music School
May 14, 2019
Dr. James Douthit, dean of Appalachians’ Hayes School of Music, said Sobert’s “passion for arts engagement and her work in both academic and community programs make her a dynamic hire.”
College of Arts and Sciences announces new interim chairs for fall 2019
May 10, 2019
Dr. Martial K. Frindéthié and Dr. Thomas B. Ellis will begin interim chair positions in their respective departments in Appalachian’s College of Arts and Sciences beginning July 1.
Appalachian winner announced for 2019 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
May 10, 2019
As part of the award, D. Jason Miller, associate professor in Appalachian’s Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, will receive a $12,500 cash prize and a commemorative bronze medallion.
Student authors’ ‘vivid,’ ‘insightful’ prose recognized in 2019–20 Truman Capote Literary Trust Scholarship for Creative Writing competition
May 10, 2019
Appalachian juniors Amerity Head and Franklin Bogle, both English majors, were named winner and runner-up, respectively of the competition. Novelist and former Appalachian professor Abigail DeWitt judged this year’s competition.
Mitchell Wright ‘98 named WCS Teacher of the Year
Watauga Democrat
May 10, 2019
Valle Crucis teacher Mitchell Wright was named Watauga County Schools district-wide Teacher of the Year. Wright teaches seventh and eighth grade students at Valle Crucis. He earned a bachelor’s degree in teaching from Appalachian State University as well as a master’s degree in middle school education with concentrations in language arts and social studies, according to Valle Crucis School.