Topic: Awards and Honors

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Robertson named a Boone Optimist Club officer of the year
May 11, 2015
The Boone Optimist Club has awarded its Police Officer of the Year Award to senior police officer James H. Robertson from the Appalachian State University Police Department.
Anastasiou appointed executive director of Appalachian’s Office of International Education and Development
May 11, 2015
Dr. Maria Anastasiou has been named executive director of the Office of International Education and Development (OIED) at Appalachian State University.
More than 2,600 receive degrees during Appalachian’s May ceremonies
May 11, 2015
A sea of black robes, mortar boards and gold tassels filled Appalachian State University’s Holmes Convocation Center for commencement ceremonies held May 8-10 on campus.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield CEO Brad Wilson receives honorary doctorate from Appalachian
May 11, 2015
Forty years after earning a bachelor’s degree in history from Appalachian State University, J. Bradley Wilson of Raleigh has received a Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa from his alma mater.
Appalachian’s ROTC program commissions 19 new officers
May 11, 2015
Nineteen Appalachian State University graduates were commissioned as second lieutenants during a ceremony held May 8 in Valborg Theatre on campus.
Four high school seniors receive full-ride Wilson Scholarship to attend Appalachian
May 7, 2015
Four high school seniors have been selected to receive Appalachian State University’s Wilson Scholarship, the university’s most prestigious full-ride, merit-based scholarship.
Stanley receives Durham Freshman Advocate Award
May 6, 2015
Jan P. Stanley, director of the James Center for Appalachian Educators in Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education, has received the Harvey R. Durham Freshman Advocate Award for 2015.
A tree grows for Mary
May 4, 2015
Student members of Tri Beta Biology Honors Society and the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University have planted two trees on campus in honor of their former biology professor, Dr. Mary Connell. Connell, who taught at Appalachian, died unexpectedly in December 2014.
Student’s love of television news nets him a $10,000 prize
May 1, 2015
Appalachian State University freshman Tyler Hardin is this year’s winner of the Fox News Channel College Challenge Contest, a nationwide contest where students submit news stories for consideration.
Gibbard and Hester recognized for excellence in student advising and mentoring
April 29, 2015
Two individuals who exemplify outstanding student advising at Appalachian State University are Bob Gibbard and Dr. Brooke Hester, co-winners of University College’s Excellence in Student Advising and Mentoring Award for 2015.
Team from Appalachian wins Spencer RIMS Risk Management Challenge
April 29, 2015
The winning students are Eric Vickers from Whiteville, Bruce Thomas from Charlotte, Grant Jared from Winston-Salem and Wes McDaniel from Charlotte.
West receives Excellence in Community Engagement Award
April 29, 2015
Dr. Stephanie West has received the Excellence in Community Engagement Award from University College at Appalachian. The award recognizes a faculty or staff member who participates actively in the local community and encourages students to engage with local communities and organizations as well.
Bennett wins Capote Literary Trust Scholarship
April 28, 2015
Andrew D. Bennett of Cary has won the Truman Capote Literary Trust Scholarship for Creative Writing (prose) for 2015-16. Bennett is a junior at Appalachian State University majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing. His first place award is $3,420.
Hudnall and Keeter honored for excellence in teaching in Appalachian’s general education program
April 28, 2015
Amy Hudnall and Rebecca Keeter have been honored for their exemplary teaching in Appalachian State University’s general education program.
Conway and Pope honored by Appalachian’s University College
April 28, 2015
Two lecturers in the Department of English at Appalachian State University have been honored by University College and its general education program for their teaching and work with undergraduate students.
Warner to chair Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance
April 23, 2015
Kevin Warner currently is associate professor and chair of the Department of Dance at The State University of New York College at Brockport.
Race to Zero team named a finalist in national competition
April 20, 2015
A total of 33 teams from across the United States and Canada participated in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) student design competition held at the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden, Colorado, April 18-20.
Everts installed as Appalachian’s seventh chancellor
April 17, 2015
The University of North Carolina System President Thomas W. Ross presided over the installation of Everts saying, “There is not a doubt in my mind that Sheri Everts is the right person to lead Appalachian State University today and in the years ahead.”

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