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...
Meet the Patterson Scholars 2025-2026
Oct 14, 2025
Each year, the James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarships, which are generously funded by the Patterson Family Foundation, support aspiring educat...
North Carolina Teaching Fellows at App State: Apply by January 31, 2026
Oct 13, 2025
Apply to join a vibrant community of future educators committed to making a lasting difference in North Carolina classrooms through the North Carolina...
Meet the 2025-2026 Education Peer Ambassadors
Oct 13, 2025
The Education Peer Ambassador Program is a unique leadership opportunity for students of undergraduate teacher education programs at Appalachian State...
Appalachian Community of Education Scholars: Apply by November 30, 2025
Sep 2, 2025
Are you a prospective App State student planning to major in education? Apply now to be a part of the Appalachian Community of Education Scholar...
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...
ARRC-Led Rural Talent Lab Launches Inaugural Cohort
Aug 19, 2025
The Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC), in collaboration with the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) and HCM...
Welcome 2025-26 New Faculty Members
Aug 18, 2025
Welcome new faculty members to Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education. Read on to learn more about each, including research interes...
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:...
Alumni Brooks ’85 ’97 ’11, Thompson ’93, and Worrell ’88 Inducted into the Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society
Jun 9, 2025
Appalachian State University alumni Dr. James “Jim” Brooks ’85 ’97 ’11, John Thompson ’93, and Dr. Terry Worrell ’88 were inducted into ...