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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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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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Commencement Banners

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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Dylan Russell

App State alumnus’s fellowship program puts college grads to work in NC communities Nov 18, 2020

Appalachian State University alumnus Dylan Russell ’14 nurtured his passion for civic engagement during his time as president of ... At Appalachian

The 2019–20 members of Appalachian State University’s College Advising Corps (CAC) at the annual College Advising Corps Summit, held in Boston in December 2019.

App State college advisers prepare rural Western NC students for college success Oct 6, 2020

RCOE alumni, Yesenia Martinez-Salazar ’19 and Zack Beasley ’19 help regional high school seniors learn how to prepare for and succeed

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