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Outstanding Alumni Award

Annually, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) presents the Outstanding Alumni Award to a former student who has distinguished themselves through their remarkable contributions to a profession, through their ability to provide leadership, through public service activities, through outstanding creative endeavors, or through other accomplishments.

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Annually, the Appalachian State Alumni Association recognizes graduates who have made a lasting impact on society and the university through their outstanding professional, philanthropic, and volunteer accomplishments. The awards are presented at the Alumni Awards Gala in July.

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Alumni News

Laney Wise meets with department heads and residents to secure funding where it is needed most. Photo by Lorelei Roberts

How a pandemic-era job search led a local to help build her hometown's communications [alumna featured]

Aug 4, 2026

BOONE — When Laney Wise took a job with the town of Boone, she thought of it as “just a resume builder.” Five years later, she’s helped build ...

Kaela Bray ’20 ’24 joins College Advising and Support Services Hub

Jul 28, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Kaela Bray ’20 ’24 has joined the College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub (CASSH) as an Academic Advisor an...

Dr. Donna Lillian (left) and Maxine Cooper McCall ’60 ’65 (right)

4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements

Jul 15, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 in the G...

Maxine Cooper McCall ’60, ’65. Photo submitted.

CAS recognizes Maxine Cooper McCall ’60, ’65 as 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient

Jul 1, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Each year, the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) presents the Outstanding Alumni Award to graduates...

Mark Byrd ’92 ’94 ’15 posthumously inducted into Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society

Jun 11, 2026

Appalachian State University alumni Mark Byrd ’92 ’94 ’15, Barbara Daye ’59 ’61 ’86, Dr. Jesse Pratt ’95 ’01 ’07, and Rodney Workman...