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Hands-on learning and real-world impact: How App State students are transforming early literacy Apr 28, 2026

Since its launch in fall 2023, App State’s early literacy field experience program has served nearly 500 K–3 students with reading support across Watauga and Catawba counties.

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‘If you want to make human words, real words, use a manual typewriter’ Apr 28, 2026

The constant clicking of typewriters lured students to room 414 in the Reich College of Education for the annual ... At Appalachian, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership

Planning for good: Dr. Elizabeth Shay on teaching as public service Mar 17, 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Jason Lynch on being named a recipient of the 2026 Appalachian State University School/College Awards!

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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

App State opens Mofford and Giffin Food Hub at its Hickory campus Apr 16, 2025

App State has opened a new food pantry - the Mofford and Giffin Food Hub - at its Hickory campus.

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Father Duck returns: Duck committee forms Apr 16, 2025

Around a year ago, the caretaker of App State's ducks was given a feature story in The Appalachian that led to the creation of the App State duck... At Appalachian