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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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Small celebrations: How one professor spreads peace during pandemic Feb 18, 2021

Walking through the College Street parking deck, Dr.

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Kaitlyn Helton

App State transfer student has a ‘Head Start’ on her career Jan 28, 2021

Kaitlyn Helton is an instructional support associate in McDowell County’s Head Start program — and is pursuing her ... At Appalachian, Child Development

Diversity Scholars

App State welcomes 10 aspiring leaders into 2020–21 Diversity Scholars Program Jan 7, 2021

Congratulations to teacher education majors Harmony Brown and Jordan Henes.

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Fleming Scholars

4 diversity advocates named 2020–21 App State Fleming Scholars Jan 7, 2021

Four first-year students at Appalachian State University have been awarded full tuition for up to eight semesters through the Dr. Willie C.

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Chancellor Scholar Recipients

App State announces 2020–21 class of Chancellor’s Scholars Jan 7, 2021

Congratulations to teacher education majors Owen Brady, Kasey Clift, and Nadine Jallal.

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App State’s premier signature scholarships — a lifetime of value Jan 7, 2021

For the 2020–21 academic year, approximately 2,000 prospective Appalachian State University students applied for ... At Appalachian

Dr. Chrystal Dean ’93 ’96, professor of mathematics education at Appalachian State University; Dean’s former graduate assistant, Morgan Payne ’19 ’20, a recipient of the Dean Family First Generation Teacher Education Scholarship established by Dean and her late husband; and Dean’s mother-in-law, Ruth Ann Dean

Paying it forward: App State professor creates scholarship for STEM-focused first-generation students Jan 7, 2021

First-generation college students in Appalachian State University’s ... At Appalachian

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App State joins national alliance to develop more diverse, inclusive STEM faculty Dec 16, 2020

Appalachian State University is one of 19 universities joining a three-year effort — known as ... At Appalachian

Scenes from Commencement

A December to remember for App State’s more than 1,700 graduates Dec 15, 2020

Approximately 4,000 Appalachian Community members gathered virtually during Appalachian State University’s Fall 2020 Commencement to celebra

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More than 1,700 Mountaineer graduates to be recognized during App State’s virtual Fall Commencement Dec 9, 2020

As 2020 comes to a close — a year marked by the global pandemic — Mountaineers near and far will celebrate more than 1,700 Class of 20

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