Topic: Awards and Honors

App State paleontologist Dr. Andy Heckert has embarked on a Fulbright journey that will take him to Earth’s Northern and Southern hemispheres, where he will study and compare two fossil collections from the Triassic period. His research may yield new insights into how the evolution of ancient vertebrates set the stage for today’s ecosystems.

The Hatley Pavilion, which encompasses a west-side turf area at the stadium’s north end zone facility, has been named in recognition of a $500,000 TowneBank Foundation gift to App State Athletics in honor of Robert “Bob” Hatley ’72.

Specht, who has served as dean of App State’s College of Arts and Sciences since 2017, will assume the role of vice provost for faculty policies and development Oct. 11. She has 25 years of experience at App State, holding various leadership positions and serving on numerous committees.

Team Sunergy was lauded by Chancellor Sheri Everts and others at an App State celebration of the team’s victories at the 2021 American Solar Challenge and Formula Sun Grand Prix.

A new family of wines developed by App State students and faculty has an award-winning look, with labels designed and printed by students in the graphic communications management program. The labels won second place in the 2021 Phoenix Challenge — a college competition between graphic communications students across North America.

Five winning teams have been selected for the 2021 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program at App State. An award of up to $10,000 for each team funds projects that include new curricula, student development and an erosion study using drones.

Chancellor Sheri Everts conferred degrees upon more than 3,600 Mountaineer graduates as part of App State’s Spring 2021 Commencement. The university held 13 in-person commencement ceremonies May 7–12 and offered a virtual conferral of degrees by Everts to allow for the greatest possible participation and maximize health and safety of all participants.