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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.

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App State and Watauga County Schools Receive Grant to Strengthen Teacher Cadet Program and Celebrate Local Educators Nov 10, 2025

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) and Watauga County Schools (WCS) received a $7,500 gift from the Sun Belt Conference as part of the... Features, Teacher Education

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Grant Supports Teacher Cadet Programming for RCOE and WCS Sep 17, 2024

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) and Watauga County Schools (WCS) received a $6,000 gift from the Sun Belt C

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App State partners with 27 NC community colleges to expand Aspire Appalachian program Aug 21, 2024

From the Appalachian Mountains to the Coastal Plains, transfer students across North Carolina stand to benefit from the expanded ... At Appalachian, Teacher Education, Features

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Alumni Update: Sarah LaFrance ’20 Apr 23, 2024

Sarah LaFrance, originally from Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, graduated from Appalachian State University with a ... Features, Alumni Update, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration

Cara Buckwell

Alumni Update: Cara Buckwell ’19 Apr 23, 2024

Cara Buckwell, originally from Concord, North Carolina, graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in building... Features, Alumni Update, Teacher Education