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App State awarded $1.4M grant to strengthen special education workforce in rural Appalachia Aug 25, 2025

With more than $1.4 million in federal grant support, App State has developed a new career pathways initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of special education teachers in rural Appalachia... Features, At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Special Education, Teacher Education

Seniors ahead of the curve: Accelerated Master’s Program May 2, 2023

At 16 years old, before even touring campus, Erin Barnette attended an open house at App State where she met with Reich College of Education... At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Special Education

Counselor of the Year Meredith Draughn

App State alum Meredith Lindsey Draughn ’15 is 2023 National School Counselor of the Year Feb 7, 2023

Appalachian State University alumna Meredith Lindsey Draughn ’15 is the 2023 National School Counselor of the Year — giving her the op

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App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among 2023’s ‘Best Online Programs’ Jan 31, 2023

 This year, Appalachian State University ranks among the top 24% of U.S.

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Commencement grad caps

App State confers approximately 1,500 degrees at Fall 2022 Commencement Jan 3, 2023

Appalachian State University recognized nearly 1,500 graduates during its Fall Commencement ceremonies held Dec.

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Diversity Scholars

10 first-year App State students awarded Diversity Scholars Program Scholarship for 2022–23 Nov 9, 2022

Ten first-year students at Appalachian State University have been awarded scholarships through App State’s ... At Appalachian

Chancellors Scholars

11 first-year App State students earn Chancellor’s Scholarship for 2022–23 Nov 9, 2022

 Eleven first-year students have joined the Appalachian State University Community as Chancellor’s Scholars for the 2022–23 acade

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Grant to facilitate collaboration between Cherokee and Māori communities Nov 9, 2022

A grant secured by Appalachian State University will facilitate visits by Cherokee high school students and community leaders to New Zealand in... At Appalachian