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12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving draws over 3,100 App State supporters worldwide Apr 22, 2025

During the 12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving, App State celebrated contributions from more than 3,100 donors spanning 45 states and six countries.

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App State opens Mofford and Giffin Food Hub at its Hickory campus Apr 16, 2025

App State has opened a new food pantry - the Mofford and Giffin Food Hub - at its Hickory campus.

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Father Duck returns: Duck committee forms Apr 16, 2025

Around a year ago, the caretaker of App State's ducks was given a feature story in The Appalachian that led to the creation of the App State duck committee.

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OSEP funding supports Appalachian iSHINE scholars Feb 18, 2019

Students in the speech-language pathology, reading education and special education programs at Appalachian State University will continue to... At Appalachian

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JustPax Fund supports sustainability leadership development for educators, administrators at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork Feb 18, 2019

Appalachian State University’s mission of “creating a sustainable future for all” extends to its new K–5 public laboratory

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Appalachian ties for top producer of Fulbright Scholars among master’s institutions Feb 18, 2019

Appalachian State University is a top producer of Fulbright Scholars, tying for first place with College of Charleston for the highest number of... At Appalachian

Representatives from each of the 2019 YALI institute partners at the partner retreat held in Washington, D.C., in late January.

Appalachian selected to host 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Feb 11, 2019

Appalachian State University is among 27 universities across the country selected to host the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African... At Appalachian

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12 Appalachian invitees to serve in Peace Corps in 2019 Feb 8, 2019

Twelve students and recent graduates from Appalachian State University have been invited to serve in the ... At Appalachian

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Josh Gregory answers the call for needed high school physics teachers Feb 8, 2019

A funny story about a U.S. Representative changed the course of Josh Gregory’s life.

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20th anniversary of Appalachian’s MLK Challenge draws more than 200 participants Jan 28, 2019

Single-digit temperatures didn’t deter the 215 Appalachian State University students, faculty and staff who showed up early Monday morning f

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Three TEAMS: Noyce Scholars are the first to complete a year of teaching Jan 22, 2019

After graduating last May, Alana Paterson, Biology, Secondary Education; Chris McCollum, Physics, Secondary Education and Chris Kolischak, Middle... At Appalachian

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Pritzker Fellow to collaborate with community on development of early childhood programs Jan 22, 2019

Appalachian State University alumna Crystal Kelly ’00 ’09, who holds a master’s degree in social work, has been selected to dire

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