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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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Barbara Howard as mace bearer at the commencement ceremony

App State celebrates more than 3,600 Class of 2021 graduates May 18, 2021

Appalachian State University’s black and gold pride was on full display during its Spring 2021 Commencement.

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Andrew Koricich

App State higher education professor helps create, co-directs Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges Apr 9, 2021

Exploring and explaining rural-serving higher education institutions and the roles they play regionally across the U.S.

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Reich College of Education makes five-peat in National Board rankings Apr 6, 2021

App State’s Reich College of Education ranked first in the nation to produce National Board Certified teachers for the fifth consecutive yea

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Amy Odom and Crystal Weisner

App State honors 4 staff members for excellence Feb 18, 2021

Congratulations to Amy Odom, who is currently enrolled in the master's in higher education program, and Crystal Weisner, who is curr

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Burnout Prevention series aids aspiring and current teachers with pandemic fatigue Feb 18, 2021

Students and professors are facing more stress than ever before as they balance classes with their social life, Zoom fatigue and endless to-do... At Appalachian

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Reimagined App State residence hall to offer community for transfer students Feb 18, 2021

Beginning this fall, students who are transferring into Appalachian State University will have the opportunity to live in the university’s f

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Geri Miller

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