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US Department of Education funds Appalachian Fulbright-Hays GPA Program in Indonesia
Dec 19, 2018

During summer 2019, faculty and students in the Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE), along with practicing K–12 teach...

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute President Dr. Mark Poarch, left, and Appalachian State University Chancellor Dr. Sheri Everts sign the Aspire Appalachian Co-Admission Program agreement on Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the B.B. Dougherty Administration Building on Appalachian’s campus in Boone. Photo by Marie Freeman

CCC&TI, Appalachian announce Aspire Appalachian Co-Admission Program agreement
Dec 18, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Leadership from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) and Appalachian State University announced a new co-ad...

Graduating senior Maya Brown-Hughston approaches the podium as Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts looks on. Photo by Chase Reynolds

‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement
Dec 18, 2018

About 1,600 students crossed the platform during the university’s Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies held Saturday in Holmes Convocation Center.Chanc...

The James Center for Student Success and Advising, named for Steve and Judy James, is located on the first floor of the Reich College of Education. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Reich College of Education’s James Center for Student Success and Advising Rededicated on November 16
Dec 18, 2018

Invited guests gathered in the Reich College of Education (RCOE) Rotunda on Friday, November 16, 2018 for an event honoring donors Steve and Judy Jame...

Katie Shoaf

Katie Shoaf ‘11 ‘15 ‘18 Inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society of Outstanding Graduates
Dec 11, 2018

Katie Shoaf ‘11 ‘15 ‘18, originally from Lexington, North Carolina, has been inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society of Outstanding Graduat...

Can Innovative Rural Schools Stem the Urban Bleed?

Can Innovative Rural Schools Stem the Urban Bleed?
Dec 6, 2018

Dr. Andrew Koricich (LES) featured in Chapter 1: Rural America is BleedingChapter 1: Rural America Is BleedingIn the 16 years between 1994 and 2010,&n...

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National Board Welcomes New Members of Board of Directors
Dec 6, 2018

National Board welcomes new directors from North Carolina, Alabama, Michigan, the NEA Executive Committee, Past President of the National School Board...

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Educators Show Appreciation for Extra Yard Gift Connected to App State Football, University
Dec 4, 2018

The connection between Appalachian State Athletics, its record-setting FBS football program, the Sun Belt Conference and the College Football Playoff ...

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education and Watauga County Schools Receive $10,000 Gift from the Sun Belt Conference. Photo by Marie Freeman

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education and Watauga County Schools Receive $10,000 Gift from the Sun Belt Conference
Dec 3, 2018

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) and Watauga County Schools (WCS) received a $10,000 gift from the Sun Belt Conferen...

Jennifer Lowe

Alumni Update: Jennifer Lowe ‘92
Nov 29, 2018

Jennifer Lowe (née Godwin), originally from Mount Airy, North Carolina, graduated in 1992 with a B.S. in English. She completed her M.A. in reading e...