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Hands-on learning and real-world impact: How App State students are transforming early literacy Apr 28, 2026

Since its launch in fall 2023, App State’s early literacy field experience program has served nearly 500 K–3 students with reading support across Watauga and Catawba counties.

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‘If you want to make human words, real words, use a manual typewriter’ Apr 28, 2026

The constant clicking of typewriters lured students to room 414 in the Reich College of Education for the annual ... At Appalachian, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership

Planning for good: Dr. Elizabeth Shay on teaching as public service Mar 17, 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Jason Lynch on being named a recipient of the 2026 Appalachian State University School/College Awards!

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Appalachian interns to provide behavioral health services using US HRSA grant

Appalachian interns to provide behavioral health services using US HRSA grant Mar 27, 2018

Three faculty members in Appalachian State University’s Department of Human Development Psychological Counseling have been awarded $417,472

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US News & World Report includes Appalachian in ‘Best Graduate Schools’

US News & World Report Includes Appalachian in ‘Best Graduate Schools’ Mar 27, 2018

Appalachian State University ranks among U.S.

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N.C. Humanities Council awards planning funds for ‘Decolonizing Citizenship and Indigenous Lifeways’ project Mar 19, 2018

An interdisciplinary team at Appalachian State University has received a planning grant in the amount of $715 from the ... At Appalachian

Irwin “Ike” Belk mimics the gesture of the bronze boy in “Just Reach a Little Higher,” a sculpture he commissioned for the Reich College of Education in 2012.

Dedicated benefactor and philanthropist Irwin ‘Ike’ Belk remembered Mar 12, 2018

Many of the sculptures that adorn Appalachian State University’s campus were gifted by Irwin “Ike” Belk.

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Justin Chandler ’16, teaching at West Alexander Middle School in Taylorsville. Photo by Rebekah Saylors

Graduate Pens Young Adult Novel, Uses it in His Teaching Feb 27, 2018

Justin Chandler ’16 graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s degree in ... At Appalachian

Representatives from the 2018 YALI institute partners at the partner retreat held in Washington, D.C., in early February.

Appalachian to Host 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Feb 21, 2018

For the third consecutive year, Appalachian State University has been selected as an institute partner for the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship... At Appalachian

“Blurred Boundaries: The Experience of War and Its Aftermath” announces its second discussion series, to take place during February, March and April on Appalachian State University’s campus.

Public Film and Discussion Series “Blurred Boundaries: The Experience of War and Its Aftermath” Announces Spring 2018 Offerings Feb 12, 2018

“Blurred Boundaries: The Experience of War and Its Aftermath” announces its second discussion series, to take place during February, M

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College Factual, a source of data analytics and insights on college outcomes, recently released two rankings that included Appalachian State University as a top school for specific types of students.

College Factual Names Appalachian Among Best Colleges for Veterans and International Students Feb 12, 2018

College Factual, a source of data analytics and insights on college outcomes, recently released two rankings that included Appalachian State... At Appalachian