Topic: Awards and Honors

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Moore receives AAUP Chapter’s Academic Freedom Award
Sep. 10, 2015
Dr. Michael Moore, an emeritus professor in the Department of History at Appalachian State University, has received the 2015 Award for Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance from the university’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).
Employees receive Staff Award from Appalachian
Sep. 9, 2015
The employees who were honored during convocation Sept. 3 are Sandi Jones, Russell Paige, Lynn Patterson and Tracey Tardiff.
Full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarship supports students with graduate or professional degree goals
Sep. 9, 2015
Ten freshmen have been awarded a full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarship, designed for those wanting to eventually pursue graduate or professional degrees.
Plemmons Medallion presented to Marquie, Deloglos, Boya and Cole
Sep. 4, 2015
Four individuals known for their service to others have received the W.H. Plemmons Medallion from Appalachian State University.
Cherry named to Journal of Environmental Economics and Management editorial board
Aug. 21, 2015
Todd L. Cherry, a professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Economics, has been named to the editorial board of the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management (JEEM).
DeWitt receives NC Arts Council Artist Fellowship
Aug. 18, 2015
Abigail DeWitt of Burnsville, a visiting assistant professor at Appalachian State University, is one of 18 individuals who have received a North Carolina Arts Council Artist Fellowship for 2015–16.
Eight Appalachian graduates commissioned as second lieutenants
Aug. 7, 2015
It was a special day for eight Appalachian State University students. They were commissioned Aug. 7 as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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.