US News rankings spotlight quality of App State Online degree programs Feb 10, 2026
App State ranks among the nation’s top schools for online education, with its App State Online bachelor’s and master’s programs recognized in U.S.
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Three Reich College of Education Students Inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society of Outstanding Graduates Dec 9, 2025
Three Reich College of Education (RCOE) students have been inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society of Outstanding Graduates:
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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.
Features, Department of Leadership and Educational StudiesBoard of Education Appoints Don Phipps as Next Superintendent Oct 7, 2025
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) Board of Education has appointed Dr.
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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.
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App State awards degrees to over 4,200 graduates ready to shape the future May 14, 2025
Appalachian State University celebrated the resilience and achievements of more than 4,200 graduates during its Spring 2025 Commencement, with... Features, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
Two Reich College of Education Students Inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society of Outstanding Graduates May 6, 2025
Two Reich College of Education (RCOE) students have been inducted into the... Features, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Special Education, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
Wilson named interim president of Germanna Community College May 5, 2025
Dr. Van Wilson has been appointed as the Interim President of Germanna Community College (GCC) effective July 1.
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In surprise announcement, NCASA honors superintendents for exemplary leadership in Hurricane Helene Apr 10, 2025
Congratulations to alumna and Watauga County Superintendent, Dr. Leslie Alexander!
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Doctoral Program Offers Series of Workshops for Students Feb 18, 2025
The Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership is offering a series of five workshops for the spring 2025... Events, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production Feb 17, 2025
Appalachian State University has received a Research Activity Designation of Research 2 from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of... At Appalachian, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development
App State Online degree programs earn high rankings from US News & World Report Jan 31, 2025
The university placed within the top 30% of schools recognized for online master’s education programs as part of U.S.
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Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall Dec 17, 2024
Appalachian State University celebrated graduates’ achievements during Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec.
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