Awards & Honors

Avery Hodgson, junior biology major from Linwood and member of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps

CAS Corps Member Avery Hodgson Receives Mountaineer Medics Service Award
Dec 19, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Avery Hodgson, junior biology major from Linwood and member of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps, is the recipient of the 2...

Helen Julian '22 (left) and Emily Walker (right) were inducted into the Fall 2023 Cratis D. Williams Society.

Two CAS Students Inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society
Dec 18, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — In the Spring and Fall, Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies seeks nominations for the Cratis ...

Emma Whitlock, junior global studies major from Greensboro, is one of thirty-two undergraduates from across the United States selected for the 2023-24 National Humanities Leadership Council (NHLC).

Global Studies Major Emma Whitlock Selected for National Humanities Leadership Council
Dec 7, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Emma Whitlock, junior global studies major from Greensboro, is one of 32 undergraduates from across the United States selected for the...

Michaela Moon, senior physics secondary education major from Pfafftown, is the recipient of a 2023-24 STEM Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship.

Physics Secondary Education Major Michaela Moon Awarded NASA Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship
Dec 6, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Michaela Moon, senior physics secondary education major from Pfafftown, is the recipient of a 2023-24 STEM Pre-Service Teacher Educati...

Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Lowe's Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in Appalachian State University's Department of Computer Science, will serve as macebearer for the Fall 2023 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Commencement Ceremony.

Dr. Rahman Tashakkori to Serve as Macebearer for Fall 2023 CAS Commencement
Dec 6, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Lowe's Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in Appalachian State University's Department of Computer Sci...

Intern Katelyn McKinney ’23, who graduated from App State with a Bachelor of Science in political science-public administration and is now a graduate student in the public administration program.

20 App State students develop professional skills through SECU Foundation internships
Dec 5, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Public Fellows Internship Program, funded by the SECU Foundation, afforded 20 Appalach...

Dr. Saskia van de Gevel, chair of Appalachian State University's Department of Geography and Planning, is the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Service Award presented by the Southeastern Division of the American Association of Geographers (SEDAAG).

Dr. Saskia van de Gevel Receives Service Award from Regional Geography Division
Nov 27, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Saskia van de Gevel, chair of Appalachian State University's Department of Geography and Planning, is the recipient of the 2023 Ou...

Appalachian State University’s Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies held the 12th annual 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on Friday, November 3, 2023.

CAS Students Participate in 12th Annual Three Minute Thesis Competition
Nov 15, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies held the 12th annual 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition ...

Savannah Raley, sophomore political science major from Avenue, Maryland, is the recipient of North Carolina Campus Engagement's Community Impact Student Award.

Appalachian State University Student Receives the Community Impact Student Award for Outstanding Work in Civic and Community Engagement
Nov 14, 2023

ELON, N.C. — Over the weekend of November 4, Appalachian State University student, Savannah Raley, was presented with the Community Impact Stud...

Amy Hudnall, senior lecturer in Appalachian State University's Department of History and Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and interim director of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies

Amy Hudnall Receives Excellence in Academic Advising Award
Nov 13, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Congratulations to Amy Hudnall, senior lecturer in Appalachian State University's Department of History and Department of Interdiscipl...