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Passport, please! — App State ranks 4th nationally for study abroad participation Jan 14, 2026

Appalachian State University connects students to a world-class education and life-changing international experiences — earning top rankings nationally for the number of Mountaineer students

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App State's Office of Rural Promise fortifies student and teacher success in North Carolina Jan 14, 2026

Building on its 126-year history as a rural-serving institution, Appalachian State University has launched the Office of Rural Promise (ORP)

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1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter Dec 18, 2025

At its three Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 12, App State conferred degrees upon more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates.

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11 new Chancellor’s Scholars join App State’s academic community for 2025–26 Nov 5, 2025

Congratulations to education majors Emily Kookier (middle grades education), Derek Hoeung (theatre education), and Griffin Duncan (... At Appalachian, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Middle Grades Education, Theatre Education, Mathematics Education

App State and regional artists channel Helene’s impact into creative works of hope and healing Oct 7, 2025

After Hurricane Helene, artists at App State and in the surrounding communities of Western North Carolina turned to creative expression for... At Appalachian, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, Expressive Arts

App State awarded $1.4M grant to strengthen special education workforce in rural Appalachia Aug 25, 2025

With more than $1.4 million in federal grant support, App State has developed a new career pathways initiative aimed at addressing the shortage... Features, At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Special Education, Teacher Education

12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving draws over 3,100 App State supporters worldwide Apr 22, 2025

During the 12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving, App State celebrated contributions from more than 3,100 donors spanning 45 states and six... At Appalachian