Topic: Accolades

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US News & World Report includes Appalachian in ‘Best Online Programs’
Jan. 9, 2018
Appalachian’s online programs rank among 2018’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Appalachian named to 9th spot on Victory Media’s 2018 Military Friendly® Schools Top 10 list
Dec. 19, 2017
Since 2010, Victory Media has awarded Appalachian the designation of Military Friendly® School, which places Appalachian in the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students, and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation. This is the first year, however, that Appalachian has made Victory Media’s Top 10 list.
Appalachian’s MBA program listed among The Princeton Review’s 2018 best
Nov. 29, 2017
Princeton Review's unranked list is based on a combination of institutional and student survey data, including career outcomes, admissions selectivity and academic rigor, among others. They noted Appalachian’s MBA program for having an international experience requirement, rigorous academics, and accessible and interesting professors.
Appalachian State University debuts on Military Times Best: Colleges 2018 list
Nov. 22, 2017
Appalachian has a debut ranking on the Military Times Best: Colleges 2018 list, an annual survey now in its eighth year. The survey assesses two- and four-year colleges, as well as online and nontraditional colleges and career and technical schools, based on their suitability for service members, military veterans and their families.
Appalachian earns No. 1 ranking from AASHE for sustainability among master’s institutions
Nov. 15, 2017
In the 2017 Sustainable Campus Index compiled by the standard bearer for tracking sustainability in higher education, Appalachian State University ranked first among institutions with master’s programs and second overall in curriculum.
U.S. News recognizes Appalachian for academics, value, innovation
Sep. 12, 2017
Appalachian State University has received high honors in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings for its academics, value, innovation and other factors. Appalachian has placed among the top 15 public and private southern universities since the rankings were first published in 1986.
Appalachian earns FIRE’S highest rating for protecting free speech
Sep. 5, 2017
Appalachian State University has earned the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education’s highest “green light” rating for protecting student and faculty free speech, a distinction held by only 35 institutions nationwide.
UNC Wilmington, Appalachian State earn FIRE’s highest rating for free speech
thefire.org
Aug. 29, 2017
The University of North Carolina Wilmington and Appalachian State University have both earned the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education’s highest, “green light” rating for protecting student and faculty free speech, a distinction held by only 35 institutions in the country.
Appalachian’s Risk Management and Insurance Program named Global Center of Insurance Excellence
June 9, 2017
The designation is awarded to universities with outstanding risk management and insurance programs, and in selecting designees, the International Insurance Society considers such factors as accreditation, curriculum, involvement with industry and faculty qualifications.
Appalachian’s doctoral program accepted into prestigious Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate
May 9, 2017
Appalachian’s doctoral program, the Ed.D. degree, prepares students for leadership roles in preK-20, including public schools, community colleges, universities and other community organizations.
Appalachian named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll for high-quality support programs
April 3, 2017
Appalachian State University has made Phi Theta Kappa’s 2017 Transfer Honor Roll, which recognizes four-year colleges and universities for creating “dynamic pathways” to support the transfer of students from community colleges.
LendEDU ranks Appalachian among its ‘30 Best Colleges for Outdoor Sports and Recreation’
Feb. 22, 2017
LendEDU said the Blue Ridge Mountains afforded Appalachian’s students “some of the best mountain sports in the country.” It also praised an environment conducive to studying such subjects as recreation and park management and outdoor experiential education.
Appalachian’s Alternative Service Experience among nation’s top 10 higher education institutions for number of programs
Feb. 9, 2017
The Alternative Service Experience (ASE) program allows students to use their fall, winter or spring break to serve alongside communities through various domestic and international service programs.
Appalachian graduate assistant advances bike-friendly campus, is instrumental in earning Bike Friendly University Award℠
Feb. 8, 2017
Appalachian Outdoor Programs graduate assistant Chris Bartram's lifelong love and advocacy for cycling played a large part in Appalachian earning a bronze Bike Friendly University (BFU℠) award from the League of American Bicyclists in November 2016.
Appalachian State University recognized for reducing energy use
Dec. 22, 2016
Appalachian State University has received a Utility Savings Initiative Achievement award from the N.C. Utility Savings Initiative and the N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service.
Appalachian named one of Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges: 2016 Edition
Dec. 21, 2016
Appalachian State University is one of 361 colleges and universities across the nation included in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 361 Green Colleges: 2016 Edition. This is the seventh year the guide has been released, saluting the nation’s most environmentally responsible green colleges. Appalachian has been included each time.
Appalachian State University named to Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly® Schools list
Dec. 20, 2016
The designation means that Appalachian is among those colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. It has been awarded to Appalachian every year since 2010.
Appalachian’s Walker College of Business featured in Princeton Review’s “Best 294 Business Schools: 2017 Edition”
Dec. 6, 2016
In the student survey, The Princeton Review asked WCOB students about their school’s academics, student body and campus life as well as about themselves and their career plans.

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