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Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Oct 15, 2018

During Homecoming Week 2018, Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley ’84, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), was recognized by the Appalachian State ...

Alumna Michelle Baker '13 chosen as McDowell’s Principal of the Year

Alumna Michelle Baker '13 chosen as McDowell’s Principal of the Year
Oct 15, 2018

Michelle Baker, principal of Eastfield Global Magnet, has been selected by her fellow principals as the 2019 Principal of the Year for McDowell County...

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Brock Long receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Oct 15, 2018

During Homecoming Week 2018, Brock Long ’97 ’99, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was recognized by the Appalachia...

Edgecombe Early College High School Principal Matt Smith.

Alumnus Matt Smith '94 Named 2018-19 Principal of the Year for Edgecombe County Public Schools
Oct 15, 2018

The principal of Edgecombe Early College High School has been named the 2018-19 Principal of the Year for Edgecombe County Public Schools.Matt Smith, ...

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Carole Wilson receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Outstanding Service Award
Oct 15, 2018

“Making a difference is the only thing that matters,” said Carole Wilson ’75, Appalachian State University Board of Trustee member, on being rec...

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Dr. Alicia Muhammad Publishes Book Review of "High-Impact Advising: A Guide for Academic Advising"
Oct 10, 2018

Dr. Alicia Muhammad, Reich College of Education Professional Advisor in the James Center for Student Success and Advising, has published a review...

Meet the 2018-19 Patterson Scholars

Meet the 2018-19 Patterson Scholars
Oct 9, 2018

The Patterson Family Foundation funds James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students that are studying educatio...

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Sustainability Awareness Month Composting Fun Event is Thursday, October 25
Oct 8, 2018

October is Sustainability Awareness Month. Learn more and get involved at the Composting Fun Event:Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018Time: 11:00 am - 3:...

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SoundAffect: Damon Williams on how to move the needle on campus diversity and inclusion
Oct 5, 2018

SoundAffect is a podcast series of conversations with smart people about stuff that affects our world, and how we affect it.Dr. Damon Williams, c...

An aerial view of Appalachian State University’s campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Photo by Marie Freeman

Appalachian named among nation’s top colleges and universities by 4 recognized national publications
Oct 5, 2018

The value of an Appalachian State University education, along with Appalachian’s academics, innovation, and benefits for student veterans, has consi...