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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.

At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Literacy Education

‘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!

At Appalachian, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, Higher 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

At Appalachian, Alumni Update, Professional School Counseling

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

Ryan Huff with family

Ryan Huff Receives Wilks Postgraduate Scholarship Aug 3, 2022

App State graduate Ryan Huff, who played for the Mountaineers' football team

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Chancellor Innovation Scholars 22

5 faculty teams awarded 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation grants for projects at App State Jul 26, 2022

Congratulations to the RCOE faculty Dr. Kelly Clark, Dr. Chrystal Dean, and Dr. David Peyton, and congratulations to doctoral alumna, Dr.... At Appalachian, Special Education, Elementary Education, Mathematics Education