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Group of people outdoors on a hiking or study-abroad trip, standing near a sign with trees in the background.

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 nationally for the number of Mountaineer students

At Appalachian, Features, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum

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)

At Appalachian, Teacher Education, Features
Daniel Prouty

Alumni Update: Daniel Prouty ’09 Apr 13, 2021

Daniel Prouty, originally from North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, graduated in 2009 with a B.S.

Features, Alumni Update, History Education
Ann Grogan

Alumni Update: Ann Grogan ’19 Mar 29, 2021

Ann Grogan (née Furr), from Hudson, North Carolina, graduated in 2019 with a... Features, Alumni Update, Career and Technical Education

Bethany Jones

Alumni Update: Bethany Coelho Jones ’04 Mar 23, 2021

Bethany Jones (née Coelho), originally from Smithfield, North Carolina, graduated in 2004 with a B.S.

Features, Alumni Update, Special Education
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Appalachian Remains First in Number of NBCT Teachers for Fifth Consecutive Year Mar 12, 2021

Appalachian State University has topped the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards’ list of “... Features, Teacher Education

HPC Student Presentation to Academy

Lessons Learned Project: A Successful Collaboration Proves Beneficial for Students Mar 8, 2021

A recent collaboration between Appalachian State University’s Academy at Middle Fork and the Reich College of Education’s (RCOE) Depar

Features, Lab School News, Lessons Learned
Jill DeBord

Alumni Update: Jill DeBord ’97 Mar 8, 2021

Jill DeBord (née Connor), originally from Colfax, North Carolina, graduated in 1997 with a B.S. in elementary education.

Features, Alumni Update, Elementary Education
Sharon Sterken with Yosef

Alumni Update: Sharon Sterken ’97 Feb 17, 2021

Sharon Sterken, originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, graduated in 1997 with a B.S.

Features, Alumni Update, Mathematics Education