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.
Alumni Update, In the Media, Elementary Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards Jul 25, 2025
9 alumni awardees from App State’s colleges also recognized
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Alumni Brooks ’85 ’97 ’11, Thompson ’93, and Worrell ’88 Inducted into the Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society Jun 9, 2025
Appalachian State University alumni Dr. James “Jim” Brooks ’85 ’97 ’11, John Thompson ’93, and Dr.
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Alumni Hardy ’98, Wilson ’68, and Witcher ’74 ’87 Inducted into the Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society Jun 13, 2023
Appalachian State University alumni Nakia Hardy ’98, Tommy Wilson ’68, and William “Bill” Witcher ’74 ’87 were
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Alumni Update: Tori Hunt ’21 Jun 8, 2023
Tori Hunt, originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, and a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, graduated with her Bachelor of Science in... Features, Chemistry Education, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Alumni Update
Alumni Update: Amy Walker ’90 ’00 Jun 7, 2023
Amy Walker, originally from West Jefferson, North Carolina, graduated with her B.S. in business education in 1990 and her M.A.
Features, Alumni Update, Career and Technical Education, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Media, Technology and Learning DesignGaston County Schools honors top educators and employees Jun 6, 2023
Four employees received the most prestigious awards presented by Gaston County Schools during the 2023 Evening of Excellence ceremony, which... Alumni Update, In the Media, Middle Grades Education
Rowan-Salisbury Schools announces Angela Ramey as a 2023-24 Kenan Fellow May 22, 2023
Congratulations to elementary education alumna Angela Ramey '08!
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Surry County School Leader Named 2023 NC Wells Fargo Principal of the Year May 19, 2023
Congratulations to alumna, Donna Bledsoe '04 '08!
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ACC president Dr. Algie Gatewood to retire May 18, 2023
Dr. Algie Gatewood is ending his 10-year run as president of Alamance Community College on June 30.
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Dr. Jeff Cox, Wilkes Community College president, named new leader of North Carolina Community College System May 2, 2023
Congratulations to English secondary education and school administration alum, Dr. Cox '92 '98!
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PFE's Baylee Hale named county's Teacher of the Year Apr 25, 2023
Congratulations to elementary education and Spanish alumna Baylee Hale '14 on being named the Transylvania County Schools' Teacher of the Yea
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Teaming Up for Lessons Under the Sea Apr 25, 2023
“I love when I can bring in App State folks for my students to learn from,” said alumna Amy Atkins ’16, a middle grades science
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