At Appalachian

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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)...

1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter
Dec 18, 2025

At its three Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 12, App State conferred degrees upon more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates. University suppo...

11 new Chancellor’s Scholars join App State’s academic community for 2025–26
Nov 5, 2025

Congratulations to education majors Emily Kookier (middle grades education), Derek Hoeung (theatre education), and Griffin Duncan (mathematics, second...

App State and regional artists channel Helene’s impact into creative works of hope and healing
Oct 7, 2025

After Hurricane Helene, artists at App State and in the surrounding communities of Western North Carolina turned to creative expression for healing, h...

High-quality academics, innovation and value secure App State’s spot among America’s top schools for 2025–26
Oct 7, 2025

Six national publications — including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine — have recognized App State among the...

Education Policy Fellowship Program 2025-2026 Cohort
Oct 7, 2025

The Public School Forum has announced the newest cohort for the 2025-2026 Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP). Five faculty and staff members f...

3 App State teams confront flood risks and teacher shortages with Chancellor's Innovation grants
Sep 4, 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Aftynne Cheek, Dr. Kelly Clark, and Dr. Debra Prykanowski — recipients of the 2025 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program...

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...