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Second Cohort of Professional School Counseling Journal Emerging Scholars Announced
Mar 3, 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Dejanell Mittman!The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is pleased to announce the second class of Emerging Scholars ...

Emily Rubio Pérez ’25 named 2026 North Carolina Council for the Social Studies Student Teacher of the Year
Mar 3, 2026

Emily Rubio Pérez ’25, a graduate of Appalachian State University's History/Social Studies Education program from Sanford, has been named the 2026 ...

From 800 picture books to one: App State’s Jewel Davis leads Caldecott Medal selection
Feb 24, 2026

App State professor Jewel Davis read over 800 picture books to lead the selection of this year’s Caldecott Medal winner — an opportunity to elevat...

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App State offers accelerated training to help address child care shortages in Western NC
Feb 17, 2026

To address child care staffing shortages in the region, App State and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are partnering to off...

National designation affirms App State’s commitment to community engagement
Feb 17, 2026

App State has received the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation, which recognizes schools that demonstrate an institutiona...

App State alumni lead the nation in earning teaching’s top credential for 10th year in a row
Feb 3, 2026

For the 10th consecutive year, App State leads the nation for its number of alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers, with 2,461 alumni having...

NC Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
Feb 3, 2026

Congratulations to App State alumna Gina Holste!Nine North Carolina educators have been named regional Teachers of the Year in recognition of their ou...

Finishing School: Woodworking is In High Demand at Cedar Ridge
Feb 3, 2026

Congratulations to App State alum Avery Pipkin!At Cedar Ridge High School, one of the toughest tickets to get isn't for a championship game—it’s a...

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Dr. Jason Lynch Receives Excellence in Teaching Award
Jan 20, 2026

Dr. Jason Lynch, an associate professor in the Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education and program director for the Trauma-Info...