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Carole Wilson receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Outstanding Service Award
Oct 15, 2018

“Making a difference is the only thing that matters,” said Carole Wilson ’75, Appalachian State University Board of Trustee member, on being rec...

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Dr. Alicia Muhammad Publishes Book Review of "High-Impact Advising: A Guide for Academic Advising"
Oct 10, 2018

Dr. Alicia Muhammad, Reich College of Education Professional Advisor in the James Center for Student Success and Advising, has published a review...

Meet the 2018-19 Patterson Scholars

Meet the 2018-19 Patterson Scholars
Oct 9, 2018

The Patterson Family Foundation funds James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students that are studying educatio...

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Sustainability Awareness Month Composting Fun Event is Thursday, October 25
Oct 8, 2018

October is Sustainability Awareness Month. Learn more and get involved at the Composting Fun Event:Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018Time: 11:00 am - 3:...

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SoundAffect: Damon Williams on how to move the needle on campus diversity and inclusion
Oct 5, 2018

SoundAffect is a podcast series of conversations with smart people about stuff that affects our world, and how we affect it.Dr. Damon Williams, c...

An aerial view of Appalachian State University’s campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Photo by Marie Freeman

Appalachian named among nation’s top colleges and universities by 4 recognized national publications
Oct 5, 2018

The value of an Appalachian State University education, along with Appalachian’s academics, innovation, and benefits for student veterans, has consi...

Marie (far left) with her family at her daughter’s MPA hooding ceremony.

Alumni Update: Marie Larson ‘91
Oct 4, 2018

Marie Larson (née Arrington), originally from Pfafftown, North Carolina, graduated in 1991 with a B.S. in elementary education."I chose Appalachian f...

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Sarah Peatross was announced as the winner of the Brakefield Academic Award
Oct 4, 2018

Sarah Peatross was announced as the winner of the Brakefield Academic Award. The honor is given each semester to the student-athlete who graduated wit...

Lucas was surprised with this news at Royal Oaks Elementary School on Friday, Sept. 21 during a staff meeting.

Lucas named CCS Assistant Principal of the Year
Oct 2, 2018

Danielle Lucas, assistant principal at Royal Oaks Elementary School, has been selected as the 2018-2019 Assistant Principal of the Year for Cabarrus C...

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Fall Open House is Saturday, October 6
Oct 1, 2018

Appalachian State University’s annual Fall Open House activities for prospective students and their families will be held on Saturday...