12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving draws over 3,100 App State supporters worldwide
Apr 22, 2025
During the 12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving, App State celebrated contributions from more than 3,100 donors spanning 45 states and six countries. Th...
North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association announces 2025 Dr. Samuel Houston Jr. leadership award recipients
Apr 22, 2025
Congratulations to alum Dr. Chris Blanton! The North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association (NCSSA), in partnership with the North Caroli...
App State opens Mofford and Giffin Food Hub at its Hickory campus
Apr 16, 2025
App State has opened a new food pantry - the Mofford and Giffin Food Hub - at its Hickory campus. A vital resource for Mountaineers who are experienci...
Father Duck returns: Duck committee forms
Apr 16, 2025
Around a year ago, the caretaker of App State's ducks was given a feature story in The Appalachian that led to the creation of the App State duck comm...
NC Teaching Fellows program announces record 530 awards offered for 2025-26
Apr 10, 2025
The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission has selected 530 teaching fellows for the 2025-26 academic year - the highest number of awards since th...
4 Under 40 winners announced as 16 emerging leaders recognized
Apr 10, 2025
Congratulations to App State alumni Justin Carver and Jessica Yates! A class of 16 emerging leaders and a longtime industry and community me...
In surprise announcement, NCASA honors superintendents for exemplary leadership in Hurricane Helene
Apr 10, 2025
Congratulations to alumna and Watauga County Superintendent, Dr. Leslie Alexander!"These leaders are dedicated to helping their communities recover an...
App State-based research alliance awarded $7.2M to launch Rural Talent Lab in 5 states
Apr 2, 2025
Supported by a $7.2 million grant from Ascendium Education Group, the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges, housed at App State, will work to ad...
Making Meaning in the Wake of Helene
Apr 2, 2025
To address both the impact of the storm and the potential student opportunities, GEAR UP Appalachia, in partnership with Institutions of Higher Educat...
Alumni Excellence in Action: Katherine McDonald, art teacher at Cotswold Elementary School
Apr 2, 2025
From a young age, Katherine McDonald loved art. As she got older and started exploring career opportunities, McDonald felt that combining her love of ...