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The cover of “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption” by Bryan Stevenson. Penguin Random House image

Common Reading Program announces ‘Just Mercy’ as its 2019–20 selection
Mar 7, 2019

The Common Reading Program at Appalachian State University announces its 2019–20 book selection — “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption...

Pictured from left to right, SDAP student Reid Pond, from Boone, Mary Strong ’16 ’17, transition and career coordinator for SDAP, and SDAP students Elizabeth Droessler, from Wake Forest, and Luke Wilcox, from Boone, practice counting money as part of the training at ECRS. Photo by Marie Freeman

Registering success: Appalachian’s SDAP partners with technology firm ECRS
Mar 7, 2019

Appalachian State University’s Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program (SDAP) — a program designed to prepare college-age students with intellectu...

Patrick Setzer ’90 ’98. Photo by Marie Freeman

Setzer named executive director of national alumni and parent engagement for Appalachian State University
Mar 5, 2019

Alumnus Patrick Setzer ’90 ’98 has been named executive director of national alumni and parent engagement. Setzer earned a Mas...

Kelly Johnson ‘02 with her son, Charlie, at Twetsie. Photo submitted

Alumni Update: Kelly Johnson ‘02
Mar 4, 2019

Kelly Johnson (née Riddle), originally from Mount Airy, North Carolina, graduated in 2002 with a B.S. in elementary education. In addition, she recei...

Dr. Chris Blanton and his family

Blanton named WCS Principal of the Year
Mar 1, 2019

 Alumnus Dr. Chris Blanton '02 named Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year.After being appointed as the Watauga High School principal two ...

Dr. Chris Blanton accepting his award

Watauga High School Principal Dr. Chris Blanton Named Principal of the Year
Mar 1, 2019

 Alumnus Dr. Chris Blanton '02 named Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year.Watauga High School Principal Dr. Chris Blanton has been named ...

Barnanne Creech ‘90

Alumni Update: Barnanne Creech ‘90
Feb 19, 2019

Barnanne Creech (née Wilder), originally from Zebulon, North Carolina, graduated in 1990 with a B.S. in exercise science. She went on to complete her...

Gaston teachers earn national certification

Gaston teachers earn national certification
Feb 18, 2019

Twelve teachers in Gaston County Schools have earned National Board Certification, the highest standard for the teaching profession. The newly-certifi...

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OSEP funding supports Appalachian iSHINE scholars
Feb 18, 2019

Students in the speech-language pathology, reading education and special education programs at Appalachian State University will continue to receive s...

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JustPax Fund supports sustainability leadership development for educators, administrators at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork
Feb 18, 2019

Appalachian State University’s mission of “creating a sustainable future for all” extends to its new K–5 public laboratory school — the ...