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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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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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Lauren Boop ’12 joins 2018–19 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council Jan 22, 2019

Appalachian State University alumna Lauren Boop ’12 is one of 15 members appointed to the National Humanities Center’s ... At Appalachian

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US News and World Report recognizes Appalachian for ‘Best Online Programs’ Jan 16, 2019

Appalachian State University’s online bachelor’s and graduate education programs are ranked among the best in the nation — withi

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4 RCOE Graduate Students Inducted Into the Cratis D. Williams Society for Fall 2018 Jan 7, 2019

Congratulations to the four Reich College of Education graduate students inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society for Fall 2018.

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US Department of Education funds Appalachian Fulbright-Hays GPA Program in Indonesia Dec 19, 2018

During summer 2019, faculty and students in the Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE), along with practicing K&nd... At Appalachian

Graduating senior Maya Brown-Hughston approaches the podium as Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts looks on. Photo by Chase Reynolds

‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement Dec 18, 2018

About 1,600 students crossed the platform during the university’s Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies held Saturday in Holmes Convocation Cent

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Educators Show Appreciation for Extra Yard Gift Connected to App State Football, University Dec 4, 2018

The connection between Appalachian State Athletics, its record-setting FBS football program, the Sun Belt Conference and the College Football... At Appalachian

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Department of Mathematical Sciences Faculty Members Receive North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2018 Innovator Award Nov 27, 2018

Department of Mathematical Sciences Faculty Members Receive North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2018 Innovator Award

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Appalachian First Year Seminar instructor Adrian Rice authors new poetry collection Nov 9, 2018

The newest collection by poet and Appalachian State University ... At Appalachian

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Now a teacher, Ashley Carlton ’12 pays forward the care she was shown at Appalachian Nov 9, 2018

Early in her studies, Ashley Carlton ’12 failed a critical course at Appalachian State University.

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