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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...

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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 ...

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Appalachian ties for top producer of Fulbright Scholars among master’s institutions
Feb 18, 2019

Appalachian State University is a top producer of Fulbright Scholars, tying for first place with College of Charleston for the highest number of facul...

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4 Appalachian faculty and staff receive Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Awards
Feb 13, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — Four faculty and staff members at Appalachian State University have been selected to receive Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal ...

Representatives from each of the 2019 YALI institute partners at the partner retreat held in Washington, D.C., in late January.

Appalachian selected to host 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Feb 11, 2019

Appalachian State University is among 27 universities across the country selected to host the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders ...