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Appalachian Educators Club and Abby Silvers Honored at Black and Gold Leadership Awards Ceremony
Apr 21, 2026

The Appalachian Educators Club and graduate student Abby Silvers were recognized at Appalachian State University’s Black and Gold Leadership Awards ...

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Dr. Mark Schwarze Receives 2026 Leadership Excellence for Counselors by Counselors Award from the NBCC Foundation
Mar 24, 2026

Dr. Mark Schwarze, associate professor and program director of the Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling program at Appalachian State Un...

App State alumni lead the nation in earning teaching’s top credential for 10th year in a row
Feb 3, 2026

For the 10th consecutive year, App State leads the nation for its number of alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers, with 2,461 alumni having...

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Dr. Jason Lynch Receives Excellence in Teaching Award
Jan 20, 2026

Dr. Jason Lynch, an associate professor in the Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education and program director for the Trauma-Info...

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Passport, please! — App State ranks 4th nationally for study abroad participation
Jan 14, 2026

Appalachian State University connects students to a world-class education and life-changing international experiences — earning top rankings nationa...

App State's Office of Rural Promise fortifies student and teacher success in North Carolina
Jan 14, 2026

Building on its 126-year history as a rural-serving institution, Appalachian State University has launched the Office of Rural Promise (ORP)...