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App State to host academy aimed at preparing Appalachian region’s future entrepreneurs
Feb 25, 2022

This July, Appalachian State University will host the 2022 Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) — an Appalachian Regional Commi...

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Ninth Annual Selu Lecture is March 14, 2022
Feb 22, 2022

Appalachian State University’s Gadugi Partnership, which is housed in the Reich College of Education, is hosting the ninth annual Selu Lecture March...

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N.C.'s 7th lab school opens in Elkin this fall
Feb 22, 2022

Education is taking new shape in North Carolina through laboratory schools. The state’s seventh lab school will open in Elkin for the 2022-23 a...

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App State named nation’s leader for certified teachers for 6th consecutive year
Feb 22, 2022

For the sixth consecutive year, Appalachian State University leads the nation for the number of its alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers (...

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Six faculty members honored with UNCSA Excellence in Teaching Awards
Feb 22, 2022

Congratulations to Allen Smith '02 '04. He received his B.S. and M.A. in history education and is currently enrolled in the Ed.D. program.In 1994, the...

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Wells Fargo North Carolina Regional Principals of the Year Named
Feb 22, 2022

Congratulations to alumnae Dr. Heather Melton Freeman (Ed.D. '21 and M.A. in mathematics education '05) and Dr. Marsha S. Justice (M.S.A. '07) on bein...

Education Peer Ambassadors Spring 2022

Meet the Spring 2022 Education Peer Ambassadors
Feb 22, 2022

The Education Peer Ambassador Program is a unique leadership opportunity for students of undergraduate teacher education programs at Appalachian State...

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4 App State faculty publish books on teaching, counseling and student support
Feb 18, 2022

Four faculty in Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) published books in 2021, with topics ranging from careers...

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C.D. Spangler Foundation’s $2M gift funds literacy professorship at App State
Feb 18, 2022

A $2 million gift from the C.D. Spangler Foundation has established the Spangler Distinguished Professorship of Early Child Literacy at Appalachian St...

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Lees-McRae College hires Charles E. Gibson, III as inaugural chief diversity officer
Feb 17, 2022

Congratulations to alum Charles E. Gibson, III on being named the Chief Diversity Officer at Lees-McRae College. He is a graduate of our M.A. and...