Gaston County Schools names ‘Of the Year’ winners for 2025-2026
May 5, 2025
The 2025-2026 Gaston County Schools Principal of the Year is Jaime Wallace from Brookside Elementary School.Wallace holds a bachelor’s deg...
Future Mountaineer Library Opens Its Doors with Over 1,000 Books Donated
Apr 29, 2025
The Future Mountaineer Library at Appalachian State University’s Hickory Campus has officially opened its doors — and it’s already making a big ...
Macaluso and Ray Join RCOE Staff
Apr 29, 2025
Sarah Macaluso and Adam Ray have joined the Reich College of Education (RCOE) staff in the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC). Mee...
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...