App State and regional artists channel Helene’s impact into creative works of hope and healing
Oct 7, 2025
After Hurricane Helene, artists at App State and in the surrounding communities of Western North Carolina turned to creative expression for healing, h...
High-quality academics, innovation and value secure App State’s spot among America’s top schools for 2025–26
Oct 7, 2025
Six national publications — including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine — have recognized App State among the...
Education Policy Fellowship Program 2025-2026 Cohort
Oct 7, 2025
The Public School Forum has announced the newest cohort for the 2025-2026 Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP). Five faculty and staff members f...
Board of Education Appoints Don Phipps as Next Superintendent
Oct 7, 2025
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) Board of Education has appointed Dr. Don Phipps to be the district’s next superintendent, effectiv...
Taking Flight: Mills River’s Sarah Schwartz Named HCPS Beginning Teacher of the Year
Sep 23, 2025
Congratulations to elementary education alumna Sarah Schwartz '24!Sarah Schwartz, a 3rd Grade teacher at Mills River Elementary School, has been named...
Southport woman excited for Peace Corps service in the Dominican Republic
Sep 16, 2025
Sophia Ordonez, a recent Appalachian State University graduate, will serve in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. She prepared for the Peace Co...
2025 Community FEaST
Sep 5, 2025
AppalFRESH, the Appalachian Food Research for Equity, Sustainability, and Health Collaborative, invites students, faculty, staff, and community member...
3 App State teams confront flood risks and teacher shortages with Chancellor's Innovation grants
Sep 4, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Aftynne Cheek, Dr. Kelly Clark, and Dr. Debra Prykanowski — recipients of the 2025 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program...
Appalachian Community of Education Scholars: Apply by November 30, 2025
Sep 2, 2025
Are you a prospective App State student planning to major in education? Apply now to be a part of the Appalachian Community of Education Scholar...
App State awarded $1.4M grant to strengthen special education workforce in rural Appalachia
Aug 25, 2025
With more than $1.4 million in federal grant support, App State has developed a new career pathways initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of spe...