BOONE—Dr. Jesse Taylor will serve as the interim chair of the Department of Art at Appalachian State University during the 2013-14 academic year, according to an announcement from the College of Fine and Applied Arts. Taylor will serve in the position while the department conducts a national search for a chair. [more]

BOONE—Three individuals with close ties to Appalachian State University received a Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa during May commencement. They are George G. Beasley of Naples, Fla., F.P. Bodie Bodenheimer of Greensboro and Eric Carle of Blowing Rock and Tavernier, Fla. [more]

BOONE—Graduates of Appalachian State University heard words of wisdom before embarking on careers in North Carolina, the nation and the world. Ceremonies were held May 10-12 for each of the university’s degree-granting colleges or schools. [more]

BOONE—The hard work and sacrifice of eight graduating Appalachian State University seniors means more than just earning a college diploma. Each has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. [more]

BOONE—Could there be higher praise for an educator than this?

“She made me enjoy college and regain my joy for learning, she helped me get into and enjoy research, and she helped me succeed as a student and as a person. Dr. Jennifer Burris is the ideal recipient of this award because she is the definition of an educator.” [more]

BOONE—For the fourth consecutive year, an Appalachian State University student has won a national contest for a white paper highlighting research on issues facing the wholesale insurance industry. [more]

BOONE—Matthew C. Dull has been named assistant vice chancellor for finance and operations in Appalachian State University’s Division of Student Development. Dull most recently served as director of administrative support services in the division. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University undergraduate geography majors Gordon Buckingham of Charlotte and Peter Nasuti of New London have been accepted into the competitive Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) summer program. [more]

BOONE—Distinguished leadership and work to enrich student life at Appalachian State University are hallmarks of this year’s W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion recipients: Lauren Brigman, James C. Terrell III and Dr. Jim Street. [more]