Alumni Update

Board of Education Appoints Don Phipps as Next Superintendent
Oct 7, 2025

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) Board of Education has appointed Dr. Don Phipps to be the district’s next superintendent, effectiv...

Taking Flight: Mills River’s Sarah Schwartz Named HCPS Beginning Teacher of the Year
Sep 23, 2025

Congratulations to elementary education alumna Sarah Schwartz '24!Sarah Schwartz, a 3rd Grade teacher at Mills River Elementary School, has been named...

Southport woman excited for Peace Corps service in the Dominican Republic
Sep 16, 2025

Sophia Ordonez, a recent Appalachian State University graduate, will serve in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. She prepared for the Peace Co...

4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards
Jul 25, 2025

9 alumni awardees from App State’s colleges also recognizedAppalachian State University’s Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineer...

Teacher named to governor's advisory committee
May 21, 2025

During Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, Gov. Josh Stein established the Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee, and App State alum, Christian Martin, ...

Wilson named interim president of Germanna Community College
May 5, 2025

Dr. Van Wilson has been appointed as the Interim President of Germanna Community College (GCC) effective July 1.Dr. Wilson holds a doctorate in educat...

North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association announces 2025 Dr. Samuel Houston Jr. leadership award recipients
Apr 22, 2025

Congratulations to alum Dr. Chris Blanton! The North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association (NCSSA), in partnership with the North Caroli...