App State alumni lead the nation in earning teaching’s top credential for 10th year in a row Feb 3, 2026
For the 10th consecutive year, App State leads the nation for its number of alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers, with 2,461 alumni having earned the national credential to date.
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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 nationally for the number of Mountaineer students
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Laura Brooks ‘14 Named North Carolina Regional Teacher of the Year Mar 25, 2019
Laura Brooks (née Snipes), originally from Wilkesboro, North Carolina, was named North Carolina Regional Teacher of the Year for the Northw
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Alumni Update: Natalie Mercer ‘15 Mar 21, 2019
Natalie Mercer (née Haakinson), from Wilson, North Carolina, graduated in 2015 with a M.A.
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Students and Faculty Present at the 2019 North Carolina Association for Research in Education Conference, Jennifer McGee Installed as 2019-20 NCARE President Mar 15, 2019
Reich College of Education (RCOE) students and faculty members gave presentations at the 2019 North Carolina... Features
James Center for Student Success and Advising Coordinates Hospitality House Volunteer Opportunities for ACES Students Mar 12, 2019
The Reich College of Education’s James Center for Student Success and Advising coordinates m
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Alumni Update: Kelly Johnson ‘02 Mar 4, 2019
Kelly Johnson (née Riddle), originally from Mount Airy, North Carolina, graduated in 2002 with a B.S. in elementary education.
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Students and Faculty Present and Volunteer at the 2019 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Conference Feb 7, 2019
Undergraduate students, Michael Jefferies, Raiann Rosier and Alex Trejo-Sanchez, along with Dr.
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Alumni Update: Jennifer Clark ‘98 ‘03 Feb 1, 2019
Jennifer Clark (née Warren), originally from Taylorsville, North Carolina, graduated in 1998 with a B.S. in special education.
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Alumni Update: Sarah Peatross '18 Jan 10, 2019
Sarah Peatross, originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, graduated in 2018 with a B.S. in elementary education.
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Charlcy Carpenter Named Recipient of the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics Western Region Outstanding Mathematics Education Student Award Jan 8, 2019
Middle grades major Charlcy Carpenter, from Lawndale, North Carolina, received the North Carolina Council of... Features
Appalachian is FIRST for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs): Ranked #1 in 2018 for Top 50 Alma Maters by Total Number of NBCTs Jan 7, 2019
For the third consecutive year, Appalachian State University has topped the National Board for Profes... Features