Topic: Awards and Honors

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R.T. Smith named Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing
Aug. 6, 2015
Writer R.T. (Rod) Smith has been named the 2015-16 Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing at Appalachian State University. Smith will lead an eight-week colloquium during fall semester for students in Appalachian’s creative writing program.
Appalachian students intern with state agencies
Aug. 3, 2015
Eleven students from Appalachian State University have completed a 10-week internship through the N.C. State Internship Program operated by the N.C. Department of Administration.
Hatley and Smith appointed to Appalachian’s Board of Trustees
July 31, 2015
Robert C. Hatley and D. Kenan Smith have been appointed by Gov. Pat McCrory to four-year terms on Appalachian State University’s Board of Trustees. Their appointment is effective immediately.
Rhododendron Society inducts Beasley, Rhinehart and Richards
July 28, 2015
Three leaders in public education and in their communities are the latest inductees into The Rhododendron Society at Appalachian State University.
Alexis Pope appointed Appalachian’s director of admissions
July 27, 2015
Alexis Pope will join Appalachian State University Aug. 3 as director of admissions. He replaces Lloyd Scott who will retire from the position at the end of July.
Honorary alumnus/a awards presented at Appalachian
July 22, 2015
Six individuals with close ties to Appalachian State University have been named honorary alumni by the Appalachian Alumni Association. The recipients were honored July 17 during an event on campus.
Business faculty and staff honored for excellence in teaching, research and service
July 21, 2015
Five Appalachian State University faculty members and one staff member in the Walker College of Business have received the college’s 2015 Sywassink Award for Excellence.
Student literary publication receives three national awards
July 20, 2015
The spring 2015 edition of The Peel Literature & Arts Review won three national awards from the AEJMC (Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) Magazine Division.
McCracken named director of Career Development and Economic Engagement
July 9, 2015
As director, McCracken will lead the Career Development Center’s staff and programs.
Edwards appointed interim vice provost for faculty affairs
July 8, 2015
Dr. Susan L. Edwards has been appointed interim vice provost for faculty affairs at Appalachian State University. Her appointment is effective Aug. 1.
Appalachian student is a finalist in the North American Printing Skills Competition
June 30, 2015
Student teams from 21 schools across North America participated in the competition using a cloud-based simulator software to solve common printing press related problems, such as color misregistration, causes of wrinkled paper, settings or environment-related conditions that affect the quality of the printed job. Scoring was based on producing the most cost-efficient printed job.
Appointments to Appalachian’s Board of Trustees announced
June 24, 2015
New members will be joining Appalachian State University’s Board of Trustees beginning July 1 following appointments made by the UNC Board of Governors.
Commitment to service, leadership and academics are hallmarks of the Wilson Scholars
June 15, 2015
The Wilson Scholars Program is Appalachian State University’s most prestigious full-ride, merit-based scholarship. The 2015 class arrives on campus soon.
Servon appointed Sharpe Chair in Appalachian’s College of Fine and Applied Arts
June 11, 2015
Jody Servon, an associate professor of art and director of the Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University, has been selected as the Sharpe Chair of Fine and Applied Arts.
Fulbright awards send Appalachian professors around the globe
June 3, 2015
China, Ethiopia, Poland and Austria are the upcoming destinations for four professors at Appalachian State University. Each has received a Fulbright award to teach and/or conduct research at their host institution.
Appalachian awards 10 full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarships
June 2, 2015
Ten incoming freshmen at Appalachian State University have been awarded a full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarship for the 2015-16 academic year.
Design students from Appalachian named 2015 SOURCE awards winners
June 1, 2015
Power management company Eaton, a 2015 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year, recently named Appalachian State University students Megan Everhart, Hazel Chang and Kaitlyn Hutchens as SOURCE Awards winners for their conceptual lighting design projects in the company’s 38th annual lighting design competition.
Memorial Day Ceremony at Appalachian, May 25, 2015
May 26, 2015
On May 25, 2105, Appalachian State University held a Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial located adjacent to the Dougherty Administration Building on campus.