Alumni Archive
BOONE—George Beasley, chairman, CEO and founder of Beasley Broadcast Group, was honored Oct. 18 at the Library of American Broadcasting’s 10th annual Giants of Broadcasting event. Beasley was one of 10 distinguished honorees. [more]
Posted in Alumni, Awards, Honors and Promotions, Communication, General, Today | Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012
BOONE—The American Red Cross and Appalachian State University hope to break the school’s blood collection record at the 6th annual Homecoming Blood Drive with the Red Cross Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Holmes Convocation Center. [more]
Posted in Alumni, Community, Events, General, Today | Monday, September 17th, 2012
BOONE—Appalachian State University alumni are invited to celebrate “The Big Apple at 3,333 feet” at Homecoming Friday, Oct. 5, and Saturday, Oct. 6. Events include Friday night’s popular traditions, Saturday tailgating and football at Kidd Brewer Stadium. [more]
Posted in Alumni, Events, General, Today | Tuesday, September 11th, 2012
BOONE—Stephen J. Dubner, a 1984 graduate of Appalachian State University and author of the successful book “Freakonomics,” is the guest on “Appalachian Perspective,” Appalachian State University’s cable television program. Watch video at http://today.appstate.edu/ap-dubner. [more]
Posted in Alumni, General, Today | Friday, July 6th, 2012
BOONE—Lewis Ledford, director of the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation, was named the College of Arts and Sciences Alumnus of the Year at Appalachian State University. The award was presented during the college’s Honors Day program. [more]
Posted in Alumni, Awards, Honors and Promotions, General, Today | Monday, May 21st, 2012
BOONE—Eleven seniors from the Army ROTC program at Appalachian State University became officers in the U.S. Army during a commissioning ceremony held on campus May 11. [more]
Posted in Alumni, Awards, Honors and Promotions, General, Military Science and Leadership, Today | Monday, May 14th, 2012
BOONE—Alumni Reunion Weekend will be held June 8-9 at Appalachian State University. Among the activities planned is the Alumni Awards Gala on Saturday, June 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the George M. Holmes Convocation Center. [more]
Posted in Alumni, Events, General, Today | Thursday, May 10th, 2012
BOONE – Appalachian State University leads the nation in the number of alumni who became National Board Certified teachers in 2011, according to information released this month by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Of this year’s 6,266 teachers across the nation who achieved certification through NBPTS, a total of 1,244 are in North Carolina and 130 graduated from Appalachian. [more]
Posted in Academics, Alumni, Education, General, Today | Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
BOONE—Appalachian State University alumni are invited to celebrate “Rock the World” at Homecoming Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22. Events include Friday night’s popular traditions, Saturday tailgating and football at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
For a complete schedule and to register or RSVP for individual events, visit the Homecoming website at www.homecoming.appstate.edu. [more]
Posted in Alumni, Events, General, Today | Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
BOONE – Appalachian State University leads the nation in the number of alumni who became National Board Certified teachers in 2011, according to information released this month by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Of this year’s 6,266 teachers across the nation who achieved certification through NBPTS, a total of 1,244 are in North Carolina and 130 graduated from Appalachian. 
BOONE—Appalachian State University alumni are invited to celebrate “Rock the World” at Homecoming Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22. Events include Friday night’s popular traditions, Saturday tailgating and football at Kidd Brewer Stadium.