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Derrick Barnes signs books

Author visits Middle Fork Academy, talks to kids about new book Apr 2, 2019

Award-winning children’s author Derrick Barnes stopped by the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork this week to read to the s

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Gentry taps Cave as teacher of year Mar 26, 2019

Kelly Cave received her master's in instructional technology in 2006.

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Amber Flippen

Flippen named EC director Mar 11, 2019

Alumna Amber Flippen '07 '09 has been named exceptional children director for Surry County schools.

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Since becoming University of North Georgia’s dean of Mike Cottrell College of Business in February, Marty Gowan has taken strides to better prepare students for their careers. (Photo/Peggy Cozart, University of North Georgia)

How University of North Georgia’s new business college dean is paving a path for other first-generation college students Mar 11, 2019

Alumna Mary Gowan '81 has been named Dean of the University of North Georgia’s Mike Cottrell College of Business.

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Rayjon Davis acts as President Barack Obama in the Academy at Middle Fork's Living Wax Museum.

Breathing life into black history at the Academy Mar 7, 2019

During the month of February, the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork Elementary School celebrated Black History Month through... In the Media

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One Reason Rural Students Don't Go To College: Colleges Don't Go To Them Mar 7, 2019

Andrew Koricich, an assistant professor with the Higher Education Program (LES), was interviewed for the article.

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Nina Meadows

Union County’s 50 most powerful women Mar 5, 2019

Alumna Nina Meadows '06, a graduate of the library science program, has been named one of Union County's 50 most powerful women.

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Cherokee High School Students

Cherokee High School students share Valentine's Day lesson at Green Valley Mar 1, 2019

Cherokee High School students traveled to Green Valley Elementary School on Feb.

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Dr. Chris Blanton and his family

Blanton named WCS Principal of the Year Mar 1, 2019

 Alumnus Dr. Chris Blanton '02 named Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year.

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Dr. Chris Blanton accepting his award

Watauga High School Principal Dr. Chris Blanton Named Principal of the Year Mar 1, 2019

 Alumnus Dr. Chris Blanton '02 named Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year.

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