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App State and regional artists channel Helene’s impact into creative works of hope and healing Oct 7, 2025

After Hurricane Helene, artists at App State and in the surrounding communities of Western North Carolina turned to creative expression for healing, hope and resilience.

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In January, Alex Edmisten ’03, second from right, visited Appalachian State University to deliver a check for $36,000 from the NC Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation that will support App State’s Anderson Reading Clinic and Charles and Geneva Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic. In April, Edmisten returned to the university to deliver a check for $22,000 from the Hillery H. Rink Jr. Fund, also in support of the two clinics. Edmisten is pictured with App State’s Dr. Marie Huff, dean of the Beaver

App State’s donations from Scottish Rite exceed $2 million May 20, 2022

For more than 60 years, Appalachian State University has benefited from sustained support from Scottish Rite organizations in North Carolina.

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Nearly 4,000 students earn degrees as App State's Class of 2022 May 10, 2022

Nearly 4,000 students attained Appalachian State University degrees this spring, which was celebrated at Spring Commencement ceremonies held May... At Appalachian

Sydney McKeaver, far left in foreground, is an App State senior majoring in elementary education with a secondary concentration in exceptional learners. She serves as a College Life Fellow for App State’s Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program (SDAP), helping the scholars with daily tasks. Pictured with McKeaver, from left to right, are SDAP scholars Anne Carol Sheely, Bridger Robinson and Web English.
Emma Hatfield-Sidden

Emma Hatfield-Sidden named principal of App State’s Academy at Elkin Apr 22, 2022

Appalachian State University has appointed alumna Emma Hatfield-Sidden ’08 ’19 as principal of its newest lab school, the 

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High Country migrant and refugee populations share ‘Stories of Migration’ — a grant-funded App State project Apr 19, 2022

Through its grant-funded project “Roots and Routes: Stories of Migration in the High Country,” Appalachian State University is providi

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Amy Milsom

5 App State faculty share takeaways from BRIDGES women’s leadership program Apr 12, 2022

For nearly 30 years, the University of North Carolina System has supported the professional development of women in higher education by offering... At Appalachian

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App State named nation’s leader for certified teachers for 6th consecutive year Feb 22, 2022

For the sixth consecutive year, Appalachian State University leads the nation for the number of its alumni who are National Board Certified... At Appalachian, Teacher Education

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