Alumni

Nykesha Fyffe ’17, who graduated from Appalachian’s applied physics program, is now pursuing her master’s in industrial and systems engineering at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro. Photo submitted

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.

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Carole Wilson ’75 is the 2018 winner of Appalachian State University’s Outstanding Service Award. Photo by Marie Freeman

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. 

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Brock Long ’97 ’99 is the 2018 winner of Appalachian State University’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Photo by Marie Freeman

Brock Long receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Oct 16, 2018

During Homecoming Week 2018, Brock Long ’97 ’99, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was recognized by the Appalachian State University Alumni Association as the recipient of the university’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

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Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley ’84 is the 2018 winner of Appalachian State University’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Photo by Marie Freeman

Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Oct 15, 2018

During Homecoming Week 2018, Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley ’84, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), was recognized by the Appalachian State University Alumni Association as the recipient of the university’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

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2018 Alumni Mentors IOHRM

2018 Alumni Mentors Announced in IOHRM
Sep 17, 2018

The IOHRM Program has always greatly valued their ability to maintain connections with alumni of the program.

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GJS Alumnus Jonathan Kappler

Graduate School Launches Speaker Series with GJS Alumnus Jonathan Kappler
Sep 13, 2018

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
I.G. Greer Theatre

This event is free and open to the public

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Diana Wilcox ’91 is business and technology applications analyst and customer service supervisor at Appalachian’s New River Light and Power. Photo submitted

Diana Wilcox ’91 awards NRLP scholarship she received as a student at Appalachian
Aug 29, 2018

Thirty years ago, Diana Wilcox’s high school guidance counselor suggested seniors interested in attending Appalachian State University should apply for a new scholarship offered by New River Light and Power (NRLP) for Watauga County studen

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Heather Guy ’18, an international student who recently completed Appalachian’s Master of Arts in geography program. Photo by Marie Freeman

For Heather Guy ’18, Appalachian ‘ticked all of the boxes’
Aug 22, 2018

Prior to enrolling in Appalachian State University’s geography graduate program, Heather Guy’s work experience involved computer modelling, an activity that kept her in front of a computer screen all day.

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Appalachian alumni take different paths to careers in fermentation

Apples, Australia and vaccines
Aug 9, 2018

Three alumni from the fermentation sciences program at Appalachian State University demonstrate the diversity and versatility of career options open to students in the degree program.

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