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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)...

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Dr. Amy Washburn to Retire After Nearly Two Decades of Service
Dec 8, 2025

Dr. Amy Washburn, professor and chair of the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, will retire at the end of this calendar year. For nearl...

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App State and Watauga County Schools Receive Grant to Strengthen Teacher Cadet Program and Celebrate Local Educators
Nov 10, 2025

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) and Watauga County Schools (WCS) received a $7,500 gift from the Sun Belt Conferenc...

Dean Spooner Honored with Outstanding Contribution to Educator Preparation Award
Oct 28, 2025

Dr. Melba Spooner, dean of Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education, has been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Contribution to Edu...