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Fulbright recipient Grace Knapp

Grace Knapp '25 selected to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award
Nov 13, 2026

The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships is pleased to share that three recent Appalachian State University graduates have been selected to r...

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North Carolina Book Awards winners are announced [faculty featured]
Nov 13, 2026

The 2026 North Carolina Book Award recipients have been announced....

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Sherry Lambert named Foster Grandparent Program director, elected to national AmeriCorps Seniors board
Nov 11, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Following a national search, Sherry Lambert has been selected to lead the Foster Grandparent Program, succeeding longtime director Tam...

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Dr. Judkin Browning receives 2026 Ragan Old North State Award for Nonfiction
Nov 10, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Judkin Browning, I.G. Greer Distinguished Professor in the Appalachian State University Department of History, has received the 20...

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Dr. Katie Mawhinney receives NCCTM's highest honor
Nov 6, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Katie Mawhinney, Cain Distinguished Professor in Science Education in the Appalachian State University Department of Mathematical ...

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Department of Philosophy and Religion hosts NCRSA Annual Meeting, student earns Undergraduate Presentation Award
Nov 4, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Department of Philosophy and Religion welcomed scholars and students from across the region to App Stat...

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Patrick Richardson and Scott Roblee ’16 recognized with staff shout-outs
Nov 2, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Two members of Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) were recently recognized with staff shout-outs. Award...

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Lynn McNeil '09 honored as North Carolina's 2026 French Teacher of the Year
Oct 8, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Lynn McNeil '09, senior lecturer of French in Appalachian State University's Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, has b...

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Gwendolyn Zugarek receives Excellence in Academic Advising Award
Oct 8, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Gwendolyn Zugarek, lecturer in the Appalachian State University Department of Sociology, is the recipient of the 2025–26 Excellence ...

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Dr. Jesse Lutabingwa strengthens App State's global ties through Fulbright Specialist residency in South Africa
Oct 5, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Jesse Lutabingwa, professor of public administration in Appalachian State University's Department of Government and Justice Studie...

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