IOHRM Alumnus rings the NASDAQ bell to open the NY Stock Exchange
Jan 24, 2019
On Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management (IOHRM) Alumni, Dr. Rich Cober, had the honor of ringing the NASDAQ bell alongside his team to open the Stock Exchange.
College News, Alumni, Awards & Honors
Three TEAMS: Noyce Scholars are the first to complete a year of teaching
Jan 18, 2019
After graduating last May, Alana Paterson, Biology, Secondary Education; Chris McCollum, Physics, Secondary Education and Chris Kolischak, Middle Grades Education with a concentration in Science, became the first graduates of the TEAMS: Noyce Scholars...
College News, Students, Alumni, Grants & Research, Outreach & Community Engagement
Appalachian student-athlete returns to graduate after four years in the NFL
Dec 19, 2018
When he first enrolled at Appalachian State University in fall 2009, Demetrius McCray made a promise to his mother he would earn a degree. McCray, from Long Beach, California, was recruited and awarded an athletic scholarship to attend and play football at Appalachian.
College News, Students, Alumni
‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement
Dec 18, 2018
About 1,600 students crossed the platform during the university’s Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies held Saturday in Holmes Convocation Center.
University News, College News, Students, Alumni
Where can an Appalachian degree take you?
Dec 11, 2018
Anywhere you want to go! Appalachian State University generates passionate and engaged alumni, who become leaders in their communities and chosen professions. They exemplify how an Appalachian education can and does make the world a better place.
University News, Alumni
Appalachian alumna is Honolulu’s first female police chief
Dec 7, 2018
In 1982, Susan Ballard ’79 shelled out $89 for a one-way ticket to Honolulu, Hawaii, with no firm career plans or living arrangements.
University News, Alumni
Appalachian alumnus Bill Pfleger explores ‘The New Energy Landscape’ through microgrid technology
Dec 5, 2018
During the kick-off talk in Appalachian State University’s fall 2018 Sustainable Energy Speaker Series: Alumni Edition, Bill Pfleger ’04 ’06 ’13 said the U.S.
College News, Alumni, Sustainability
Madison Armstrong (’17) Pursues Ph.D. in Top 25 Program
Nov 19, 2018
This fall semester, Honors Alumna Madie Armstrong (‘17) began work towards her doctorate in sociology at the University of Arizona (UA).
College News, Alumni
Nykesha Fyffe ’17 plans to help solve problems of the future
Nov 15, 2018
As an undergraduate in the applied physics program at Appalachian State University, Nykesha Fyffe ’17 got excited about the problem-solving focus of her field.
College News, Alumni
Carole Wilson receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Outstanding Service Award
Oct 18, 2018
“Making a difference is the only thing that matters,” said Carole Wilson ’75, Appalachian State University Board of Trustee member, on being recognized by the Appalachian Alumni Association as the recipient of the Outstanding Service Award.
College News, Alumni, Awards & Honors