In the Media

Dr. Barbara Howard

Hello, Привет, and New Collaborative Spaces
Apr 16, 2019

Dr. Barbara Howard is an associate professor in the Leadership and Educational Studies department. Dr. Herb Brown is a professor in the Curriculum and...

Brian Hester

Local artist showcases fly-fishing inspired art at Banner Elk gallery
Apr 9, 2019

Brian Hester completed his licensure in art education at Appalachian. There's a certain art to fly fishing.Artist and Boone native Brian Hester would ...

Kathy Amos

Longtime Burke educator named Yancey County superintendent
Apr 9, 2019

Kathy Amos is an Appalachian alum, completing her B.S. in physical education and her Ed.S. in Educational Administration.For 27 years, Kathy Amos’ c...

four under forty

Finalists announced for third annual 4 Under 40 awards
Apr 9, 2019

Brian Bettis is an Appalachian alum, completing his B.S. and M.A. in elementary education, and his Ed.S. in school leadership. Tierra S...

WCS Teachers of the Year

WCS names Teachers of the Year
Apr 2, 2019

Anne Donadio, Sarah Holt, Carly Mize, Gayle Oliver, Jennifer Williams, and Mitchell Wright are all Appalachian alums, completing either their undergra...

Shauna Caldwell

Making Their Mark: Mountaineers
Apr 2, 2019

Shauna Caldwell graduated with her BFA in Art Education in 2018 and is currently pursuing her master's in Appalachian Studies. When people speak about...

David Stegall

New superintendent of innovation has strong North Carolina ties
Apr 2, 2019

Dr. Stegall received his Ed.S. in 2007 and Ed.D. in 2011 from Appalachian.State Superintendent Mark Johnson has appointed veteran North Carolina educa...

Derrick Barnes signs books

Author visits Middle Fork Academy, talks to kids about new book
Apr 2, 2019

Award-winning children’s author Derrick Barnes stopped by the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork this week to read to the students ...

Gentry taps Cave as teacher of year
Mar 26, 2019

Kelly Cave received her master's in instructional technology in 2006.Kelly Cave was recently named the Teacher of the Year at Gentry Middle School for...

Amber Flippen

Flippen named EC director
Mar 11, 2019

Alumna Amber Flippen '07 '09 has been named exceptional children director for Surry County schools. She earned an MA in special education an...