Topic: Awards and Honors

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Appalachian’s College of Health Sciences named for Hickory-area businessman
March 27, 2015
The College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University has been named for an Appalachian alumnus and pioneer in the health care industry – Donald C. Beaver of Conover.
Burris honored by UNC Board of Governors for teaching excellence
March 26, 2015
Teaching is one of Jennifer Burris’ passions, and that passion has been recognized by the UNC Board of Governors. Burris, an associate professor of physics at Appalachian State University and director of the engineering physics graduate program, is one of 17 professors from across the UNC system who will receive a UNC Board of Governors 2015 Award for Teaching Excellence.
Reading Clinic named for Reich College of Education benefactor Pat A. Anderson
March 24, 2015
A reading clinic at Appalachian State University that helps children improve their reading skills has been named in honor of university benefactor Pat A. Anderson of Taylorsville.
Walker College of Business team wins N.C. CFA Institute Research Challenge
March 6, 2015
Four students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business won the N.C. CFA Institute Research Challenge held in Greensboro, besting student teams from Elon University, N.C. State University and UNC Wilmington.
Gillin named director of athletics at Appalachian
Feb. 27, 2015
Following a national search, Chancellor Sheri N. Everts has named Douglas Gillin director of athletics at Appalachian State University. He will begin his new duties April 6.
Rawls named executive director of educational outreach and summer programs
Feb. 23, 2015
D. Terry Rawls will join Appalachian State University March 2 as executive director of educational outreach and summer programs.
Townley to compete in the National Trumpet Competition
Feb. 10, 2015
Mitchell Townley, a junior music education major at Appalachian State University, recently was accepted as a semi-finalist for the National Trumpet Competition’s undergraduate solo division. He will perform “Legend” by George Enesco.
Submissions accepted for Capote creative writing award
Feb. 6, 2015
Rising juniors and seniors at Appalachian State University majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing are invited to submit their work for a creative writing scholarship.
Appalachian’s student publications receive awards at national convention
Feb. 2, 2015
Members of the student publications The Peel Literature & Arts Review and The Appalachian at Appalachian State University received 12 awards at the fall 2014 National College Media Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Clements named Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Fellow
Jan. 28, 2015
Dr. J. Sid Clements of Boone has been named a Fellow in the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Clements is a professor of physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Appalachian State University.
Tyndall named director of research protections
Jan. 28, 2015
After a national search, Robin Tyndall has been named director of research protections at Appalachian State University. Tyndall has served as the interim director since August 2014, and previously was assistant director.
DeHart named chair of Appalachian’s Department of Communication
Jan. 13, 2015
Following a national search, Dr. Jean DeHart has been named chair of the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University. DeHart served as interim chair following Dr. Janice Pope, who returned to the faculty.
Hill appointed to North Carolina Psychology Board
Jan. 12, 2015
Dr. Robert Hill, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University, has been reappointed by Gov. Pat McCrory to a three-year term on the North Carolina Psychology Board.
Race named university registrar at Appalachian
Jan. 9, 2015
Debbie Race comes to the university from UNC Asheville where she had served as university registrar for seven years. She also held positions at UNCA as associate registrar, director of advising and registration services, and coordinator of advising and retention.
McCorkindale named PRSSA National Faculty Adviser for 2015-17
Jan. 5, 2015
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has announced that Dr. Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR, has been elected to a two-year term as PRSSA 2015-2017 National Faculty Adviser on the National Committee, starting June 1.
Hughes appointed to service academy nomination board
Jan. 5, 2015
Dr. Vickie Hughes, an associate professor in the Department of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University, has been appointed to serve on Rep. Virginia Foxx’s Service Academy Nomination Board. Foxx represents North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District.
Ludwig elected to the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies Board of Directors
Jan. 5, 2015
The Cambridge Center reaches thousands of people in need of behavioral solutions, such as helping children with autism, coping with aging or providing safer work environments in oil refineries.
Wilson Scholars begin college with study abroad in France
Sep. 19, 2014
The Wilson Scholars program welcomes four inaugural scholars, who began their Appalachian Experience with study abroad.