Topic: Awards and Honors

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Tau Sigma awards 3 Appalachian transfer students $9K in scholarships
Feb. 8, 2019
Seniors Nolan McDaniel, Holly Parsons and Gretchen Synk — all of whom are officers in the Gamma Nu Chapter of Tau Sigma at Appalachian — will use their scholarship funding for graduate school, study abroad and more.
Staff Shout Out program announces winner for December 2018/January drawing
Feb. 7, 2019
Eric Gormly, program director of student veteran services, is the drawing winner. He received a received a Staff Shout Out for being a volunteer coordinator for Appalachian’s December 2018 commencement ceremonies.
School psychology alumnae, faculty member receive top awards from the NCSPA
Feb. 7, 2019
Appalachian alumnae Jennifer Reilly ’09 and Amy Lowder ’03, along with psychology professor Dr. Jim Deni, received the NCSPA’s 2018 Practitioner of the Year and Innovative Practice awards and Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively.
Dr. Benjamin Powell named among UNC System’s 2019 Faculty Fellows
Feb. 1, 2019
Powell will spend one year researching academic affairs and assist in introducing new strategies to the teaching and learning environment as part of the UNC System’s 2019 Digital Learning Project.
Film by Appalachian dance studies professor wins for Best Southern States documentary
Jan. 31, 2019
Cara Hagan, assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance, spent nearly 18 months creating “Sound and Sole,” a short film that “shines a light on the rich African-American culture here in Appalachia.”
Appalachian music professor’s music may air during Super Bowl LIII
Jan. 29, 2019
Appalachian music professor Dr. Greg McCandless will be listening closely during Super Bowl LIII — two of his songs may air during CBS’ broadcast of the game Sunday.
Appalachian seniors awarded honorable mention at international design competition
Jan. 29, 2019
Caroline DiBerto and Cassie Hutchens, both interior design majors, took home an honorable mention for their “Make it Your Own” concept in the PAVE 2018 Student Design Competition.
Pritzker Fellow to collaborate with community on development of early childhood programs
Jan. 18, 2019
Crystal Kelly ’00 ’09, Pritzker Fellow and Appalachian alumna, will direct efforts to build a coordinated, early childhood system and local financing stream for early childhood initiatives in Watauga County.
Lauren Boop ’12 joins 2018–19 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council
Jan. 18, 2019
Boop, who graduated as a Teaching Fellow from Appalachian in 2012, is one of 15 members appointed to the 2018–19 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council.
Dr. René Harder Horst named 21st I.G. Greer Distinguished Professor of History
Jan. 15, 2019
Horst assumed the honor from Dr. Jari Eloranta and will hold the position for three years.
College of Arts and Sciences students take top awards in Appalachian's 3MT competition
Jan. 15, 2019
Appalachian graduate students Gita Gajjar, Arina Cotuna and Amanda Wilkinson are the top three winners of the 2018 3MT competition.
‘Beefriending’ pollinators
Appalachian named one of nation’s 61 Bee Campuses
Jan. 3, 2019
The Xerces Society has recognized Appalachian’s efforts to create a safe campus with sustainable habitats for pollinators by naming the university among its 61 national and eight North Carolina Bee Campuses.
Mary Kelly Glidewell recognized as winner of Appalachian Staff Shout Out November drawing
Dec. 18, 2018
Staff Shout Out recipient Mary Kelly Glidewell, recruiting services manager in Appalachian’s Career Development Center, won a gift from the University Bookstore valued at $25.
Jigang “Harrison” He receives inaugural Appalachian Global Engagement Award
Dec. 18, 2018
Jigang “Harrison” He, president and CEO of Kestro Cos., was recognized during Appalachian’s International Education Week for his sustained contributions and support for advancing global learning at Appalachian.
‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement
Dec. 15, 2018
About 1,600 students crossed the platform during Appalachian’s Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies held Saturday in Holmes Convocation Center.
Sun Belt Conference gifts $10K to Appalachian’s Reich College of Education and Watauga County Schools
Dec. 7, 2018
The gift was part of the CFP Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week initiative and funded Appalachian’s First Teach Program.
App State Wins First Sun Belt Title Game
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Dec. 1, 2018
Hosting the first Sun Belt Conference Championship Game, App State won 30-19 against Louisiana to claim its third straight league title and earn an automatic bid to face a Conference USA team in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 15.
Awards for Thomas, Satterfield Headline All-Sun Belt Honors
Nov. 29, 2018
Highlighted by quarterback Zac Thomas being named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year, Scott Satterfield being named Sun Belt Coach of the Year and the program's 16 all-conference selections including six All-Sun Belt first-team picks, Appalachian State fared well as the league announced its 2018 awards Thursday.