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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

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From 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

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

Transfer Hall

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

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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