Advancement Corner

News from Randy Edwards, interim vice chancellor for advancement
Monday, February 6, 2017

Construction of the Beaver College of Health Sciences facility is moving along nicely. Recently, we installed a webcam so you may view the progress firsthand. Support for the college is crucial to accessible and excellent health care in our state.

READ: Beaver College of Health Sciences

We are pleased to report that the goal of $666,000 in gifts and pledges for the Harry M. Davis Distinguished Professorship in Banking has been surpassed. Now, the Walker College of Business will work toward applying for $334,000 in matching funds from the state of North Carolina. The professorship will allow the college to attract and retain talent to teach, conduct research and perform service in the field of banking and finance, preserving and building upon Davis’ lifetime of work and achievement. For details on how you can support this professorship, email Will Sears at searswill@appstate.edu or call 828-262-6231.

Sadly, in late 2016 we marked the passing of alumnus Gerald Adams’54 ’62, known to many as Mr. Yosef, and Professor Emerita Beulah Campbell. Both made significant contributions to Appalachian in their lifetimes, and their legacies will have an impact for generations to come.

Planned gifts are critical to the university’s future and also can be a financial benefit for you and your family. Our development officers are always available to help you learn how a planned gift might provide unrealized income opportunities.

READ: 1899 Legacy Society: Support Appalachian Through Gift Planning