Topic: Awards and Honors

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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.
Appalachian included in Princeton Review’s 2014 “Guide to 332 Green Colleges”
June 3, 2014
Appalachian State University is among the most environmentally responsible colleges listed in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 332 Green Colleges: 2014 Edition.” The guide was created in collaboration with the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Poole named dean of Appalachian’s graduate school
June 2, 2014
Following a national search, Dr. Max C. Poole has been named dean of the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School at Appalachian State University. He will begin his work at Appalachian in August.
Scholarly Teaching Academy honors first graduates
April 30, 2014
Appalachian is known for great teaching, and a new campus program helps faculty members become even better at their craft.
Alumni Awards 2013: Dr. Harry L. Williams '86 '88 '95
July 23, 2013
Dr. Harry L. Williams '86 '88 '95 of Dover, Del., a first generation college student, attended Appalachian on a track scholarship. Instead of leaving after graduation, he stayed to take his first job in the university's Admissions office.
Alumni Awards 2013: Hughlene Bostian Frank '68
July 23, 2013
Just days after high school graduation, Hughlene B. Frank '68 of Greensboro came to Appalachian to be the best that she could be. "That's what I was raised to be," she said. She was young and eager to learn.
Bathanti to receive Chowan University’s Hobson Prize in April
March 29, 2013
Installed as North Carolina’s Poet Laureate last September, Joseph Bathanti will be awarded Chowan University‘s 19th annual Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters on Monday, April 15. Known as Hobson Day, the presentation will also feature a dinner, a lecture and a book signing.
Dewey named director of Appalachian’s Quality Enhancement Plan
Feb. 15, 2013
The QEP is a major part of the reaffirmation of accreditation process for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS). Appalachian’s QEP, developed through a three-year process, is titled “Global Learning: A World of Opportunities for Appalachian Students.”
Snodgrass receives College Music Society Technology Initiative Award
Jan. 22, 2013
Dr. Jennifer Snodgrass from Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music received the 2012 College Music Society Technology Initiative Award during the national meeting of the College Music Society (CMS).
Professor earns award for water research
Dec. 11, 2012
People might assume that water in the mountains is pristine, but the local headwaters are increasingly at risk from urbanization, according to Appalachian State University’s Dr. Chuanhui Gu. He is determining to what extent local streams are harmed by pollutants and other change.
Business faculty honored for excellence in teaching, research and service
June 20, 2012
Four Appalachian State University faculty members in the Walker College of Business have received the college’s 2012 Sywassink Award for Excellence.
Smith receives Princeton University visiting fellowship
Feb. 6, 2012
Noted Latin American scholar Dr. Timothy J. Smith has received a visiting fellowship in Princeton University’s Program in Latin American Studies. He will be a visiting research scholar and visiting assistant professor for fall 2012.