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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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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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Physics Secondary Education Major Michaela Moon Awarded NASA Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship Dec 12, 2023

Michaela Moon, senior physics secondary education major from Pfafftown, is the recipient of a 2023-24 ... At Appalachian, Physics Education, Scholarships

App State announces newest recipients of the Bill and Hughlene Frank Scholarship Nov 28, 2023

 Appalachian State University has selected three first-year students as the newest recipients of the ... At Appalachian, Elementary Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum

Father Duck: Meet App State’s duck caretaker Nov 28, 2023

It’s less than 20 degrees outside, there’s snow on the ground and campus is still.

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App State’s annual economic impacts: $2.2 billion statewide, $573 million locally Nov 28, 2023

In fiscal year 2021–22, Appalachian State University generated an estimated $573 million in added income for the five-county regio

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Best Buddies, a SDAP suborganization, hosts a speed dating for friends event in the Reich College of Education Building.

SDAP’s milestone: A decade of progress and success Nov 2, 2023

Started by a local parent and App State faculty member 12 years ago who wanted to give their children an opportunity to attend college, Scholars... At Appalachian, Scholars with Diverse Abilities, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education

10 first-year App State students named Chancellor’s Scholars for 2023–24 Oct 4, 2023

Ten first-year students were selected as this year's recipients of Appalachian State University's ... At Appalachian, Elementary Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum

App State places among national publications’ ‘best’ and ‘top’ lists for academics, value, innovation and more Sep 26, 2023

Appalachian State University’s status as both a leader and an innovator in higher education has been highlighted in recent college rankings

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Take a Hike: Academy at Elkin Recognized as North Carolina Year of the Trail School Aug 1, 2023

Students at the Appalachian State University’s Academy at Elkin are used to hiking — it’s part of their motto of Honesty,&n

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Mary Moretz and Dean Spooner at the Alumni Gala

App State Alumni Awards honor 3 Mountaineers for outstanding accomplishments Jul 26, 2023

6 alumni awardees from university’s colleges also recognized

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