Topic: Awards and Honors

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Over 4,000 App State grads set to innovate, embrace new challenges and better their communities
May 16, 2024
Thousands of graduates, each with their own unique stories, crossed the stage at Appalachian State University’s Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies on May 10 and 11, equipped with degrees that empower them to better their lives, North Carolina communities and the world beyond.
Dr. Melanie Honeycutt named 2024 NC Technology Director of the Year [alumni featured]
NC Department of Public Instruction
May 6, 2024
Dr. Melanie Honeycutt of Burke County Public Schools was named the 2024 North Carolina Technology Director of the Year. She has been an educator for 32 years and has served as Burke County Public Schools’ chief information officer since 2013. Honeycutt is a two-time alumna of App State, where she earned a master’s degree in library science in 1999 and a doctorate in educational leadership in 2013.
Gracie Bullington named App State Student Teacher of the Year
May 3, 2024
Gracie Bullington was named the 2023-24 App State Student Teacher of the Year. She will be considered for the state level award this fall. Bullington graduated from App State in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in history/social studies education, and she is currently working toward a master’s degree in history with a concentration in teaching. Eight other student teachers were named finalists for the App State Student Teacher of the Year Award. They were: Adam Caliri, Carmen Cerrito, Madison Goodwin, Nadine Jallal, Caroline Jenkins, Bryson May, Rylie Spencer and Julienne Swaringen.
App State honors 27 students, faculty and staff at 2nd annual Awards of Distinction ceremony
Mountaineers were recognized for excellence in leadership, teaching, service and more
April 30, 2024
App State held its second annual Awards of Distinction ceremony April 25 on the Boone campus, honoring 27 students, faculty and staff for their commitment to excellence in serving the university and its community members.
App State earns 15th consecutive Military Friendly School designation, ranked a top 10 school for 2024–25
The university also received a top 10 Military Spouse Friendly School designation
March 27, 2024
Appalachian State University has been designated a 2024–25 Military Friendly® School by VIQTORY, marking the 15th consecutive year the university has received the honor. App State once again received a top 10 ranking from the organization.
Fortune ranks App State 11th in nation for 2024 ‘Best Master’s in Data Science Programs’
March 7, 2024
App State has been ranked 11th in the nation by Fortune magazine in its list of “Best Master’s in Data Science Programs for 2024.” The university was recognized for its Master of Science in applied data analytics program, offered by the Walker College of Business.
Appalachian Today: Episode 4
March 4, 2024
On this episode of Appalachian Today, University Communications’ Dave Blanks provides a quick rundown of some of the latest news stories available at today.appstate.edu. Story topics include: the Feb. 22 topping out ceremony for App State’s Holmes Convocation Center Parking Deck; App State’s recognition of “Best Master’s in Data Science Programs for 2024,” with Fortune magazine ranking App State No. 11 in the nation for its M.S. in applied data analytics program; App State’s second annual Mobilize the Mountains Day of Service on Feb. 24, during which dozens of student and faculty volunteers contributed over 111 hours of community service; a $100,000 donation to App State from the Mebane Foundation to fund the expansion of reading assistance services for K–3 students in Watauga and Catawba counties; App State professor Joseph Bathanti’s induction into the N.C. Literary Hall of Fame; and Keith Werner’s appointment as App State chief information officer, effective March 18.

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App State professor Joseph Bathanti named to North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame
March 1, 2024
Former North Carolina Poet Laureate and Appalachian State University professor Joseph Bathanti has been named to the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame — an honor reserved for five of the state’s most accomplished writers. Bathanti is the author of over 20 books spanning multiple genres including poetry, fiction, nonfiction and personal essays. He will be inducted into the hall during a special ceremony on Oct. 6.
App State MSN alum awarded first place in graduate research category by Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association
Feb. 21, 2024
Steven Cuzmenco ’23 was awarded first place in the Graduate Capstone category by the Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) for his thesis “Registered Nurses’ Perception of Plant-Based Dietary Patterns: Self-Efficacy, Health Beliefs and Behaviors.” His abstract will be published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, and he is invited to present his findings at the PCNA’s annual cardiovascular symposium in April in Orlando.
App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among nation's ‘best’ for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report
The annual U.S. News rankings recognized App State business, education and nursing programs
Feb. 8, 2024
App State’s online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs — including the BSBA in management, MBA and Master of Science in Nursing — have been ranked among the nation’s best for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report, which recognized App State in its “2024 Best Online Programs” rankings.
App State alumnus Luke Southern '16 named among 40 Under 40 for lighting design
Feb. 6, 2024
Luke Southern, an App State alumnus and senior designer with New York-based firm Fisher Marantz Stone, has been recognized as one of the winners of the prestigious 40 Under 40 Lighting Design Award, an international accolade celebrating excellence in the lighting design industry.
Shaping App State’s future through legal ingenuity
Vanguard Law Magazine
Jan. 26, 2024
This feature in Vanguard Law Magazine highlights the dedicated work of App State General Counsel Paul Meggett and his team’s efforts to further the university's mission. Meggett speaks about the impacts of the launch of the App State Hickory campus, the development of App State’s Innovation District, the challenges in modern education related to artificial intelligence, and more.
App State alumni lead the nation in earning teaching’s top credential
University tops list of National Board Certified Teachers’ alma maters for 8th straight year
Jan. 22, 2024
For the eighth consecutive year, App State leads the nation for its number of alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers, with 2,321 alumni having earned the national credential to date.
App State Football: Armanti Edwards Elected To College Football Hall of Fame [alumni featured]
Sports Illustrated
Jan. 8, 2024
Former App State quarterback Armanti Edwards ’09 was announced as a member of the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Edwards guided the App State football team to two national championships in 2006 and 2007, as well as the Mountaineers' famous upset victory over Michigan in 2007.
Armanti Edwards elected to College Football Hall of Fame
Jan. 8, 2024
Record-setting App State quarterback Armanti Edwards, who played for the Mountaineers from 2006 to 2009, is one of 22 members elected to the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame Class. The official induction ceremony will be held Dec. 10 during the 66th National Football Foundation Annual Awards Dinner.
Reflections on App State’s 124th year of continued innovation and excellence
Dec. 22, 2023
In its 124th year, App State reaffirmed its status as an innovator and leader in higher education, setting historic university milestones — from opening the App State Hickory campus to beginning Phase 1 construction of the Innovation District. Revisit some of App State’s defining moments of 2023.
App State’s Fall 2023 Commencement honors more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates
Dec. 20, 2023
More than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates earned their App State degrees and were honored during the university’s Fall 2023 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 15 in the Holmes Convocation Center.
Hayes School of Music Dean James Douthit inducted into Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame
Dec. 8, 2023
Dr. James Douthit, dean of the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University, was recently inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame. Every two years, exemplary piano teachers are selected to receive the honor, which "recognizes the talented educators who foster passion, creativity and discipline in the next generation of piano artists." The induction ceremony was held in the Steinway and Sons factory in Astoria, Queens, New York, and included around 40 teachers from across North America.