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Apr 2, 2025
Like mother, like daughters. Jennifer Custer was a teacher of exceptional children. Both of her daughters – Abbey and Lindsey – are exceptional ch...
App State lab school pilots innovative teaching model to support teacher retention and student success
Mar 25, 2025
At the App State Academy at Middle Fork, instead of a single teacher handling all responsibilities for one classroom for one grade, a collaborative te...
ACS educators honored by App State GEAR UP program
Mar 21, 2025
On March 3, Ashe County Schools celebrated several exceptional educators for receiving awards from Appalachian State University’s GEAR UP program....
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named chancellor of Appalachian State University
Mar 5, 2025
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named App State's next chancellor, effective March 1. University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans mad...
Transferring to a UNC System university is quicker with streamlined process
Mar 5, 2025
A new UNC System policy, to be implemented by spring 2026, will help create a streamlined process that shortens a transfer student's wait period for t...
myFutureNC recognizes App State as a Champion for Attainment for work to ease transfer student pathways
Mar 5, 2025
App State's Aspire Appalachian program for transfer students has earned recognition as a 2025 myFutureNC Champion for Attainment for its dedication to...
NC SHAPE Names Dr. Brooke Towner 2024 Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Feb 26, 2025
NC Shape, a statewide organization representing athletics, health, physical education, recreation, dance and sport management professionals, has named...
AMY Regional Director Briggs named NC’s PLDA Library Director of the Year
Feb 26, 2025
Amber Westall Briggs, director of the Avery-Mitchell-Yancey Regional Library System, recently received the prestigious N.C. Library Director of the Ye...
App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production
Feb 17, 2025
Appalachian State University has received a Research Activity Designation of Research 2 from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Edu...
For the 9th straight year, App State alumni lead the nation in earning top teaching credential
Feb 12, 2025
As a nationally recognized leader in teacher education, Appalachian State University remains the top alma mater for National Board Certified Teachers ...