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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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Carmen Leigh Scoggins Nov 7, 2018

The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University has named Carmen Leigh Scoggins ’94 ’98 as the Outstanding Alumni Awa

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The Appalachian Community tackles hunger in the High Country Oct 22, 2018

 Almost two-thirds of Appalachian State University students experience food insecurity, according to a recent survey.

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Transferring to Appalachian Oct 16, 2018

One-third of undergraduate students at Appalachian State University enter the university as transfers from another institution.

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David English ’04 ’06 is the 2018 winner of Appalachian State University’s Young Alumni Award. Photo by Marie Freeman

David English receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Award Oct 15, 2018

David English ’04 ’06, the 2018 winner of the Young Alumni Award at Appalachian State University, said, “Appalachian … tr

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Brock Long receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award Oct 15, 2018

During Homecoming Week 2018, Brock Long ’97 ’99, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was recognized by th

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Carole Wilson receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Outstanding Service Award Oct 15, 2018

“Making a difference is the only thing that matters,” said Carole Wilson ’75, Appalachian State University Board of Trustee memb

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Appalachian named among nation’s top colleges and universities by 4 recognized national publications Oct 5, 2018

The value of an Appalachian State University education, along with Appalachian’s academics, innovation, and benefits for student veterans, h

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