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5 Watauga High graduates awarded App State’s New River Light and Power Scholarship
Sep 18, 2024

Five first-year Mountaineer students — all graduates of Watauga High School — have been named recipients of Appalachian State University’s ...

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Appalachian Community of Education Scholars: Apply by February 1, 2025
Sep 17, 2024

Are you a prospective App State student planning to major in education?  Apply now to be a part of the Appalachian Community of Education Scholar...

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Grant Supports Teacher Cadet Programming for RCOE and WCS
Sep 17, 2024

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) and Watauga County Schools (WCS) received a $6,000 gift from the Sun Belt Conferenc...

App State marks its 125th year with strong enrollment
Sep 11, 2024

Boone campus population held steady for 5th consecutive year as Hickory campus and online enrollment continue growth....

Department of Labor Awards $49M for Job Training in High-Demand Sectors for Appalachian, Lower Mississippi Delta, Northern Border Regions' Workers
Sep 11, 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority and the Northern Border Regional Commi...

Dr. Mark Dougherty Receives Presidential Medallion for Staff Excellence
Sep 11, 2024

Dr. Mark Dougherty’s commitment to the well-being of the Tri-County Technical College community, through student engagement and proactive leadership...

Asheville City Schools names Principal of the Year
Sep 11, 2024

Asheville City Schools has selected Carrie Buchanan as the district’s Principal of the Year. Buchanan serves as the principal at Hall Fletcher Eleme...

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App State awarded $35 million grant to expand GEAR UP college access program
Sep 5, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a seven-year, $35 million GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Prog...

Welcome New Staff Members: Fall 2024
Aug 27, 2024

Welcome new staff members to Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education (RCOE). Read on to learn about everyone and why they joined the...