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App State Online degree programs earn high rankings from US News & World Report
Jan 31, 2025
The university placed within the top 30% of schools recognized for online master’s education programs as part of U.S. News’ “2025 Best Online Pr...
App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among nation's ‘best’ for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report
Feb 23, 2024
Appalachian State University has strengthened its standing among the nation’s best schools for online education, according to U.S. News & World ...
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Four Reich College of Education Students Inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society of Outstanding Graduates
Dec 14, 2023
Four Reich College of Education (RCOE) students have been inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society of Outstanding Graduates:Anne Berryhill,Nakia H...
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Surry County School Leader Named 2023 NC Wells Fargo Principal of the Year
May 19, 2023
Congratulations to alumna, Donna Bledsoe '04 '08!Donna L. Bledsoe, principal of Cedar Ridge Elementary School in Surry County, was named the...
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Dr. Sara Olin Zimmerman Retires After 30 Years at Appalachian State University
Dec 14, 2022
Dr. Sara Olin Zimmerman, a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, is retiring at the end of the semester after 30 years of working...
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Ashtyn Berry named Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year
May 25, 2021
Congratulations to alumna Ashtyn Berry '13! She is currently enrolled in the MA in Curriculum Specialist program.Ashtyn Berry, a third grade teacher a...