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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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A cozy early‑learning classroom with two adults standing among bookshelves, children’s artwork, a couch, and play materials. The room features natural light from large windows, comfortable seating, and organized activity areas designed for young children.

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

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Setzer named executive director of national alumni and parent engagement for Appalachian State University Mar 5, 2019

Alumnus Patrick Setzer ’90 ’98 has been named executive director of national alumni and parent engagement.

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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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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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