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
2018 University Alumni Awards: Nominations Open
Feb 19, 2018
Honoring the Best of Appalachian: Each year the Appalachian Alumni Association recognizes outstanding alumni and friends for their service to the university and accomplishments in their careers.
College News, Alumni, Awards & Honors
Johnston County teacher lives Olympic-sized dream in South Korea
Feb 16, 2018
Kate '15, B.A. Global Studies major with minors in French and Political Science, and a Global Connections certificate from Garner, N.C. is living an Olympic-sized dream after moving to South Korea one year ago in order to teach English.
College News, Alumni
Durham PAC endorses Political Science Alum for open City Council seat
Jan 22, 2018
Monday night, the People’s Alliance PAC endorsed Javiera Caballero, 2000 graduate with a B.S. in Political Science, International and Comparative Politics with minors in both Sustainable Development and Women's Studies, for the appointment.
College News, Alumni, Sustainability
Appalachian faculty, students and alumni providing outreach in STEAM to community grade school
Jan 10, 2018
Six faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences in mid-November judged Science Fair projects completed by fourth, fifth and sixth graders at Blue Ridge Elementary School in Ashe County.
College News, Faculty & Staff, Students, Alumni
Appalachian alumnus Brock Long leads FEMA’s mission of support
Dec 19, 2017
Appalachian State University alumnus William Brockmann “Brock” Long ’97 ’99, a native of Newton, North Carolina, serves as the administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
College News, Alumni
Appalachian education student aspires to teach lessons in individuality
Nov 21, 2017
Judson MacDonald ’17 wanted to be a teacher ever since he walked into his kindergarten career day in one of his father’s oversized business shirts, but he wasn’t sure there was a place for him in education.
College News, Alumni