From 800 picture books to one: App State’s Jewel Davis leads Caldecott Medal selection Feb 24, 2026
App State professor Jewel Davis read over 800 picture books to lead the selection of this year’s Caldecott Medal winner — an opportunity to elevate stories that spark a love of reading
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App State offers accelerated training to help address child care shortages in Western NC Feb 17, 2026
To address child care staffing shortages in the region, App State and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are partnering to offer three Child Care Academies in Western NC... At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Child Development
National designation affirms App State’s commitment to community engagement Feb 17, 2026
App State has received the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation, which recognizes schools that demonstrate an institutional commitment to community engagement that... At Appalachian
US News rankings spotlight quality of App State Online degree programs Feb 10, 2026
App State ranks among the nation’s top schools for online education, with its App State Online bachelor’s and master’s programs
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Passport, please! — App State ranks 4th nationally for study abroad participation Jan 14, 2026
Appalachian State University connects students to a world-class education and life-changing international experiences — earning top rankings
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Educating generations: App State’s Lucy Brock program marks 85 years of preparing children and future educators to thrive Jan 14, 2026
For over 85 years, Appalachian State University’s Lucy Brock Child Development Laboratory
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Building on its 126-year history as a rural-serving institution, Appalachian State University has launched the ... At Appalachian, Teacher Education, Features
1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter Dec 18, 2025
At its three Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 12, App State conferred degrees upon more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates.
At Appalachian11 new Chancellor’s Scholars join App State’s academic community for 2025–26 Nov 5, 2025
Congratulations to education majors Emily Kookier (middle grades education), Derek Hoeung (theatre education), and Griffin Duncan (... At Appalachian, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Middle Grades Education, Theatre Education, Mathematics Education
App State and regional artists channel Helene’s impact into creative works of hope and healing Oct 7, 2025
After Hurricane Helene, artists at App State and in the surrounding communities of Western North Carolina turned to creative expression for... At Appalachian, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, Expressive Arts
High-quality academics, innovation and value secure App State’s spot among America’s top schools for 2025–26 Oct 7, 2025
Six national publications — including U.S.
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The Public School Forum has announced the newest cohort for the 2025-2026 Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP).
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Congratulations to Dr. Aftynne Cheek, Dr. Kelly Clark, and Dr.
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