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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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Dean Melba Spooner ringing the bell

125 years: App State Founders Day commemorates university’s legacy of education access, innovation and excellence Nov 27, 2024

With the Founders Bell ringing, 9 new members were inducted into App State’s Bell Ringers Society.

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App State alum donates $1 million to Disaster Relief Fund Nov 12, 2024

When Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, Appalachian State University alumnus Dr.

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NCInnovation selects App State as a support hub for applied research commercialization Nov 12, 2024

Appalachian State University is among three University of North Carolina System institutions to become headquarter locations for NCInnovation... At Appalachian

Employee Celebrates Her 11th ‘Breast Cancer-versary’ Nov 6, 2024

After her husband reminded her several times, Andrea Anderson scheduled her first mammogram with the mobile unit that comes to the Boone campus... At Appalachian, Lucy Brock Child Development Program, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education

Students impacted by hurricane will receive extra scholarship support Nov 6, 2024

In response to the hardships caused by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority is awarding additional financial... At Appalachian

App State earns rankings among the best schools in the nation, Southeast for 2024–25 Nov 6, 2024

The latest college rankings of six national publications, including U.S.

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App State students dedicate 500+ hours toward Hurricane Helene relief and recovery efforts during Day of Service Oct 30, 2024

Around 175 App State students took part in the university's Student Day of Service - Together We Are Mountain Strong event, held Oct. 19.

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