App State awarded $1.4M grant to strengthen special education workforce in rural Appalachia
Aug 25, 2025
With more than $1.4 million in federal grant support, App State has developed a new career pathways initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of spe...
Welcome New Staff Members: Fall 2025
Aug 18, 2025
Welcome new staff members to Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education. Read on to learn about everyone and why they joined the staff:...
NC Teaching Fellows program announces record 530 awards offered for 2025-26
Apr 10, 2025
The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission has selected 530 teaching fellows for the 2025-26 academic year - the highest number of awards since th...
In surprise announcement, NCASA honors superintendents for exemplary leadership in Hurricane Helene
Apr 10, 2025
Congratulations to alumna and Watauga County Superintendent, Dr. Leslie Alexander!"These leaders are dedicated to helping their communities recover an...
For the 9th straight year, App State alumni lead the nation in earning top teaching credential
Feb 12, 2025
As a nationally recognized leader in teacher education, Appalachian State University remains the top alma mater for National Board Certified Teachers ...
NC Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
Feb 12, 2025
Nine North Carolina educators have been named regional Teachers of the Year in recognition of their outstanding leadership and excellence in teaching....
Meet the Spring 2025 Education Peer Ambassadors
Feb 4, 2025
The Education Peer Ambassador Program is a unique leadership opportunity for students of undergraduate teacher education programs at Appalachian State...
RCOE Hosts an Evening with North Carolina’s Teacher of the Year on March 19, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
The Reich College of Education (RCOE) presents “An Evening with North Carolina’s Teacher of the Year” professional development opportunity. ...
Meet the Patterson Scholars 2024-2025
Jan 21, 2025
The Patterson Family Foundation funds the James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students who are studying educ...
2024 — App State’s 125th year was marked by resilience, progress and opportunity
Jan 8, 2025
With the close of 2024, Appalachian State University reflects on a year of remarkable growth and achievements — one defined by Mountaineer resilienc...