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CofC students do deep dive into coral research
ABC4 News
Aug. 10, 2019
Dr. Cara Fiore, a visiting assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of Biology, collaborated on a National Science Foundation (NSF) project that sent three College of Charleston students to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) on Isla Colón to conduct marine research.
Dr. Marie Hoepfl appointed associate dean of App State’s School of Graduate Studies
Aug. 2, 2019
Hoepfl, a professor in Appalachian’s Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment (STBE), began her new position July 1. Prior to this role, Hoepfl served as graduate program director in the STBE department.
Young scientists in App State’s Lucy Brock School make learning visible
Aug. 2, 2019
A collaborative health science project involving Appalachian faculty, staff and students — those at the university level and those beginning their educational journey at Appalachian’s Lucy Brock Child Development Lab School — made learning a 3D experience.
App State’s Samuella B. Sigmann wins 2019 ACS Howard Fawcett Chemical Health and Safety Award
Aug. 2, 2019
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has recognized Sigmann, senior lecturer of chemical safety education, certified Chemical Hygiene Officer and chemistry stockroom director at Appalachian, for her outstanding leadership and service in the field of chemical health and safety.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund President and CEO to speak at App State’s 2019 Black and Gold Convocation
July 31, 2019
Appalachian State University announces Thurgood Marshall College Fund President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams as the guest speaker for its 2019 Black and Gold Convocation.
Drs. Heather Dixon-Fowler and Rachel Shinnar receive new appointments in App State’s Department of Management
July 30, 2019
Associate professor Dixon-Fowler has been named chair of the Department of Management in the Walker College, with professor Shinnar appointed as assistant chair for the department.
App State Staff Shout Out program announces Whitney Ward ’14 as June drawing winner
July 29, 2019
Ward, an administrative support associate in Appalachian’s Division of Educational Outreach and Summer Programs, was recognized with a Staff Shout Out for being “helpful, positive and thorough,” and having an “endlessly positive attitude.”
App State professor performs at Carnegie Hall
Watauga Democrat
July 26, 2019
Taking a break from his math professor duties at Appalachian State University, Witold Kosmala traded calculus lessons for a violin to join three generations of his family to play with the Millennial Choirs and Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York City earlier this month.
App State Police Department honored as NCPEA Law Enforcement Agency of the Year
July 25, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Police Department was recognized as the Law Enforcement Agency of the Year by the North Carolina Police Executives Association for its Appalachian Police Officer Development Program.
App State’s Department of Marketing gains supply chain management major
July 25, 2019
Effective fall 2019, the supply chain management degree program offered by Appalachian’s Walker College of Business will transition from the college’s Department of Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management to the Department of Marketing, resulting in a re-naming of the departments.
App State appoints Dr. Vachel Miller as new director of doctoral program in educational leadership
July 18, 2019
Miller, a professor in the Reich College of Education’s Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, began his new role in July. He served as interim director of the program from 2013–15.
App State opens new Lactation Lounge in Plemmons Student Union
July 18, 2019
Appalachian recently opened its new Lactation Lounge in the Plemmons Student Union. The space is available to faculty, staff, students and campus visitors who are breastfeeding and/or expressing milk.
Dr. Terry McClannon named associate dean for student affairs and program services in Reich College of Education
July 18, 2019
In his new role, McClannon, a professor in the Reich College of Education’s Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the college’s undergraduate and graduate student affairs.
Dr. Amy Milsom named chair of App State’s Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling
July 17, 2019
Milsom comes to Appalachian from Clemson University, where she served as professor and program coordinator of counselor education.
Dr. Theresa Redmond wins 2019 Outstanding Volunteer Award from National Association for Media Literacy Education
July 17, 2019
Redmond, associate professor of media studies in Appalachian’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, was recognized for volunteering a substantial amount of time in service of a specific NAMLE project.
App State’s Kara Snow excels in internship at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
July 16, 2019
Applied physics major Kara Snow excels in North Carolina Space Grant internship at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and intends to dedicate her life to astrophysics research.
App State’s Dr. Tom Kane recognized with 2019 Parthenon Award
July 15, 2019
Kane, who has served as director of university housing at Appalachian since 2008, is one of five recipients of the ACUHO-I Foundation’s 2019 Parthenon Awards, which recognize supreme achievement in the profession, outstanding service, leadership and contributions to the field of campus housing.
Dr. Pennie Bagley named chair of Walker College of Business’ Department of Accounting
July 9, 2019
Bagley joined the WCOB faculty in 2010 and has recently served as the college’s experiential learning faculty fellow, providing resources and helping her colleagues develop experiential learning components in the curriculum.