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A cozy early‑learning classroom with two adults standing among bookshelves, children’s artwork, a couch, and play materials. The room features natural light from large windows, comfortable seating, and organized activity areas designed for young children.

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

National designation affirms App State’s commitment to community engagement Feb 17, 2026

App State has received the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation, which recognizes schools that demonstrate an institutional commitment to community engagement that... At Appalachian

Scotty Huger, on a visit with his class, tries out a typewriter for the first time.

Typewriter Fest sparks heightened creativity May 2, 2023

Vanessa Barlow, a sophomore English secondary education major, decided a few weeks ago to write a “sappy love letter,” to her boyfrien

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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