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3 App State teams confront flood risks and teacher shortages with Chancellor's Innovation grants Sep 4, 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Aftynne Cheek, Dr. Kelly Clark, and Dr. Debra Prykanowski — recipients of the 2025 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program at App State!

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App State awarded $1.4M grant to strengthen special education workforce in rural Appalachia Aug 25, 2025

With more than $1.4 million in federal grant support, App State has developed a new career pathways initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of special education teachers in rural Appalachia... Features, At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Special Education, Teacher Education

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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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App State Child Development Center expands services through federal grant funding Dec 20, 2019

Completing a higher education degree while parenting involves a multitude of demands that student parents must balance, including finding care... At Appalachian

Staff Excellence Winners

App State recognizes 4 staff members for excellence Oct 28, 2019

Katie Howard  is a graduate from the RCOE masters in library science program.

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Faculty Excellence Winners

7 App State faculty members recognized for teaching excellence Oct 28, 2019

Dr. Aleica Jackson and Dr. Peter Nelsen are faculty in the Reich College of Education.

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App State’s Academy at Middle Fork reports significant progress Sep 17, 2019

Data on first-year student achievement released by the ... At Appalachian, Lab School News

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High water, higher expectations — a STEM learning experience for all ages at App State Sep 17, 2019

For three days in mid-July, 15 North Carolina high school rising juniors and seniors enrolled in the North Carolina School of Math and Sciences... At Appalachian

When the hammer hits the nail: App Builds a Home construction to begin in September Sep 17, 2019

This article is part of a series about the App Builds a Home project, which began with fundraising in fall 2018 and will continue through the... At Appalachian

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App State alumna’s mantra for students: ‘Make your story — don’t let it make you’ Aug 27, 2019

Lacy Martin ’18, of King, faced many challenges through her young adult life.

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