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App State marks its 125th year with strong enrollment
Sep 11, 2024

Boone campus population held steady for 5th consecutive year as Hickory campus and online enrollment continue growth....

Department of Labor Awards $49M for Job Training in High-Demand Sectors for Appalachian, Lower Mississippi Delta, Northern Border Regions' Workers
Sep 11, 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority and the Northern Border Regional Commi...

Dr. Mark Dougherty Receives Presidential Medallion for Staff Excellence
Sep 11, 2024

Dr. Mark Dougherty’s commitment to the well-being of the Tri-County Technical College community, through student engagement and proactive leadership...

Asheville City Schools names Principal of the Year
Sep 11, 2024

Asheville City Schools has selected Carrie Buchanan as the district’s Principal of the Year. Buchanan serves as the principal at Hall Fletcher Eleme...

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App State awarded $35 million grant to expand GEAR UP college access program
Sep 5, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a seven-year, $35 million GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Prog...

Welcome New Staff Members: Fall 2024
Aug 27, 2024

Welcome new staff members to Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education (RCOE). Read on to learn about everyone and why they joined the...

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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 Aspire Appalachi...

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Women in Educational Leadership Symposium is October 3-4, 2024
Aug 15, 2024

The ninth annual Women in Educational Leadership Symposium (WIELS) will be held virtually, Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, 2024. The sympo...