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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

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)

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Rhododendron Recipients

Alumni Hardy ’98, Wilson ’68, and Witcher ’74 ’87 Inducted into the Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society Jun 13, 2023

Appalachian State University alumni Nakia Hardy ’98, Tommy Wilson ’68, and William “Bill” Witcher ’74 ’87 were

Alumni Update, Features, Music Education, Chemistry Education
Tori Hunt

Alumni Update: Tori Hunt ’21 Jun 8, 2023

Tori Hunt, originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, and a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, graduated with her Bachelor of Science in... Features, Chemistry Education, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Alumni Update

Joe Meyerson

Meyerson Receives NC TEACH Scholarship Jun 8, 2023

Joe Meyerson, a first-year middle grades education student, has received a $10,000... Features, Middle Grades Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum

Amy Walker receives award

Alumni Update: Amy Walker ’90 ’00 Jun 7, 2023

Amy Walker, originally from West Jefferson, North Carolina, graduated with her B.S. in business education in 1990 and her M.A.

Features, Alumni Update, Career and Technical Education, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Media, Technology and Learning Design