Emily Rubio Pérez ’25 named 2026 North Carolina Council for the Social Studies Student Teacher of the Year Mar 3, 2026
Emily Rubio Pérez ’25, a graduate of Appalachian State University's History/Social Studies Education program from Sanford, has been named the 2026 North Carolina Council for the Socia
At Appalachian, History Education, Alumni UpdateFrom 800 picture books to one: App State’s Jewel Davis leads Caldecott Medal selection Feb 24, 2026
App State professor Jewel Davis read over 800 picture books to lead the selection of this year’s Caldecott Medal winner — an opportunity to elevate stories that spark a love of reading
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App State offers accelerated training to help address child care shortages in Western NC Feb 17, 2026
To address child care staffing shortages in the region, App State and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are partnering to offer three Child Care Academies in Western NC... At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Child Development
3 App State teams confront flood risks and teacher shortages with Chancellor's Innovation grants Sep 4, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Aftynne Cheek, Dr. Kelly Clark, and Dr.
At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Special EducationApp 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
Foster Grandparent Program seeks volunteers to support Lucy Brock Child Development Lab partnership Aug 13, 2025
Appalachian State University's Foster Grandparent Program ... At Appalachian, Lucy Brock Child Development Program
4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards Jul 25, 2025
9 alumni awardees from App State’s colleges also recognized
At Appalachian, Alumni Update, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education12th 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.
At AppalachianFather 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
App State-based research alliance awarded $7.2M to launch Rural Talent Lab in 5 states Apr 2, 2025
Supported by a $7.2 million grant from Ascendium Education Group, the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges, housed at App State, will work... At Appalachian, Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges
Making Meaning in the Wake of Helene Apr 2, 2025
To address both the impact of the storm and the potential student opportunities, GEAR UP Appalachia, in partnership with Institutions of Higher... At Appalachian, College Access Partnerships
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named chancellor of Appalachian State University Mar 5, 2025
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named App State's next chancellor, effective March 1.
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