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Professor receives Guggenheim Fellowship

History professor Jeffrey Bortz has received a Guggenheim Fellowship to support his research of the labor movement in Mexico and Latin America. He is the first scholar at Appalachian to receive a Guggenheim.
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April 28, 2009

student created endowed scholarshipStudents create new endowed scholarship for their peers

A group of Appalachian State University students value their travel and study abroad experiences so much they want to ensure their peers have the same opportunity, regardless of family income. [read more]

Maria Poindexter Vernon You know the saying. If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it.

Undoubtedly, Maria Poindexter Vernon ’99, ’01 fits the bill. A speech pathologist for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school system and mother of two, she chairs the Reich College of Education Advancement Board. [read more]

Jim and Elaine JonesCharitable Giving Through Retirement Plan Assets

For most Americans, April means tax season. Many, including possibly yourself, are making, or have made, contributions to various retirement plans (IRA’s, 401(K)’s , etc.) in an effort to build retirement security while at the same time taking advantage of available tax deductions. [read more]


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