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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 nationa...

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)...

1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter
Dec 18, 2025

At its three Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 12, App State conferred degrees upon more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates. University suppo...

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Dr. Amy Washburn to Retire After Nearly Two Decades of Service
Dec 8, 2025

Dr. Amy Washburn, professor and chair of the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, will retire at the end of this calendar year. For nearl...

Byars chosen to lead Polk County Schools preschool program
Nov 18, 2025

Polk County Schools has named Lori Byars as the district’s preschool director, bringing 25 years of educational experience and deep community roots ...

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App State and Watauga County Schools Receive Grant to Strengthen Teacher Cadet Program and Celebrate Local Educators
Nov 10, 2025

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) and Watauga County Schools (WCS) received a $7,500 gift from the Sun Belt Conferenc...