Awards of Distinction

Dr. Michael Krenn is a professor in App State's Department of History, where he has taught since 2001. Krenn previously served as chair of the department and was director of App State's General Education from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he was faculty coordinator for the First Year Seminar program from 2011 to 2013.

Throughout his career, Krenn has taught courses specifically designed for first-year students. His areas of teaching include U.S. history, U.S. diplomatic history, the Vietnam War, Gilded Age/Progressive Era, First Year Seminar, and boxing and American culture.

"To say that Michael has made sustained and significant contributions to the freshman experience on our campus would be an understatement," said a nominator. "I think it would be difficult to find someone who has had a similar impact on our first-year students."

Krenn was the 2013 recipient of the College of Arts and Sciences' Donald W. Sink Family Outstanding Scholar Award and held the I.G. Greer Distinguished Professorship in History from 2005 to 2007.

He holds a bachelor's degree, master's degree and doctorate in history from Weber State University, the University of Utah and Rutgers University, respectively.