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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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Haley Rose and Lexie All Fulbright Recipients

App State sets new record for Fulbright U.S. Student grant awardees in 2020–21 Jun 26, 2020

Congratulations to education majors Haley Rose and Lexie All! 

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Faculty Experts Online

App State’s online faculty experts weigh in on advantages, challenges of a virtual classroom Jun 11, 2020

As colleges and universities across the country prepare for some degree of combination of remote, online and face-to-face learning this fall, the... At Appalachian

Student Teacher of the Year Finalists

App State announces 2019–20 Student Teacher of the Year and finalists May 28, 2020

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) has named alumnus ... At Appalachian

Jewel Davis

App State librarian selects 50th annual Coretta Scott King Book Awards winners as CSK juror May 21, 2020

Do you know a young reader who’s looking to read quality, diverse books?

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A new lesson plan for App State student teachers May 5, 2020

For education majors at Appalachian State University, student teaching is the capstone experience that provides the opportunity for seniors to... At Appalachian

Diana Nelson

App State College of Arts and Sciences announces new director of college advising Mar 24, 2020

Congratulations to RCOE alumna, Diana Nelson! She received her M.A. in higher education in 2019.

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Retired Col. Edna W. Cummings ’78, center, is inducted into the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame.

US Army Women’s Foundation honors Edna Cummings — App State alumna and military trailblazer Mar 24, 2020

Congratulations to RCOE alumna, Edna Cummings! She received her B.S.

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App State alumnus applies critical thinking skills behind the lens Mar 12, 2020

An appreciation for critical thinking and research skills, both fostered during his time as a psychology major at Appalachian State University,... At Appalachian

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App State named No. 1 nationally for certified teachers Jan 14, 2020

Appalachian State University has been recognized — for the fourth consecutive year — as a national leader for the number of 

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