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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 at App State!

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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 special education teachers in rural Appalachia... Features, At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Special Education, Teacher Education

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University Forum Speaker Series Presents Joe Waters on Thursday, April 3 Mar 12, 2025

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education presents “Flourishing Futures?

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