Topic: Accolades

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2020’s Best Colleges in North Carolina – WalletHub Study
Creative Loafing
Jan. 16, 2020
Appalachian State University is among the top 10 colleges and universities in North Carolina, according to WalletHub.
US News & World Report names App State Online programs among nation’s ‘best’
Jan. 15, 2020
Appalachian’s online bachelor’s and graduate education programs — including those financially beneficial for student veterans and active-duty military members — rank among the best in the nation for 2020, according to U.S. News & World Report.
App State remains at No. 1 for certified teachers
Mountain Times
Dec. 26, 2019
Appalachian State University has been recognized — for the fourth consecutive year — as a national leader for the number of Reich College of Education alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers. The university topped the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards’ 2019 list of “Top 50 Alma Maters by Total Number of NBCTs,” with 2,057 alumni having earned the national credential to date.
App State named No. 1 nationally for certified teachers
Dec. 18, 2019
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards ranked Appalachian No. 1 in its “Top 50 Alma Maters by Total Number of NBCTs” list for the fourth consecutive year. Appalachian leads the nation for the number of National Board Certified Teachers — 2,057.
Best new N.C. structures: 2019 Building North Carolina awards
Business North Carolina
Nov. 1, 2019
App State’s Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences was named Best Public Project in Business North Carolina’s sixth annual Building North Carolina awards. The awards highlight some of the state’s most impressive commercial real estate projects completed between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, based on design, innovation and impact on their communities.
App State ranked a 'Best' by 5 national publications
Sep. 19, 2019
Appalachian has been recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing schools for its academics, value, innovation and student veteran services, among other aspects.
Peterson’s recognizes App State as top-20 school for outdoor enthusiasts
June 18, 2019
Peterson’s — the world’s leading educational services company — recently named Appalachian in its “The 20 Best Colleges for Outdoor Enthusiasts” list, highlighting the university’s Outdoor Programs and academic programs that may lead to outdoor careers.
Top 17 Schools for Pursuing an Industrial Sustainability Degree
ThomasNet®
June 12, 2019
With hundreds of open jobs and high starting salaries, sustainability careers are especially promising. Appalachian State University is recognized in ThomasNet’s list as one of the best U.S. schools for degrees in sustainability studies.
5 Most Beautiful U.S. College Towns
Travel Trivia
June 7, 2019
The United States is home to thousands of colleges, many of which are surrounded by gorgeous towns. To really escape from it all, head deep into the Blue Ridge Mountains to Boone, North Carolina, home to Appalachian State University. The mix of the mountain and college cultures creates an eclectic vibe for dining and relaxation.
Boone, ASU water treatment plants among 57 honored for surpassing standards
Watauga Democrat
May 30, 2019
The N.C. Division of Water Resources has honored 57 water treatment plants, including the town of Boone’s and Appalachian State University’s, for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2018.
Top 8 Renewable Energy Colleges You Didn’t Know About
Clean Energy Jobs List
April 22, 2019
Prestigious universities like Stanford, Duke, Boston University and MIT have renowned alternative energy programs with cutting-edge technology and globally recognized instructors. But there are lesser-known colleges, such as Appalachian State University, offering first-rate renewable energy programs and grooming young leaders to make a lasting impact.
Appalachian — a Tree Campus since 2014 — welcomes new trees to campus
April 12, 2019
Appalachian has earned the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus USA distinction for the fourth consecutive year. The university will plant 25 new trees near Walker Hall as part of its continued commitment to preserving trees.
Appalachian ties for top producer of Fulbright Scholars among master’s institutions
Feb. 15, 2019
With four Fulbright Scholars, Appalachian ties with College of Charleston for the highest number of people receiving the prestigious honor in 2018–19, among master’s institutions.
6 University Marketing Campaigns From 2018 That Inspire & Innovate
Digital Media Solutions
Feb. 11, 2019
Appalachian State University leverages their beautiful location for an effective commercial. The 15-second spot manages, in one ad, to highlight Appalachian’s beautiful location, diversity and opportunities by effectively weaving the mountain metaphor throughout, even giving the school mascot a shout out.
Appalachian, a 2019–20 Military Friendly® School, earns Gold distinction
Feb. 1, 2019
Appalachian has held the Military Friendly® School designation for nearly a decade and continues to help military-affiliated students thrive on campus and in the Boone community.
US News and World Report recognizes Appalachian for ‘Best Online Programs’
Jan. 15, 2019
Appalachian’s online bachelor’s and graduate education programs rank among the best in the nation for 2019, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Appalachian ranks No. 1 in nation for highest number of NBPTS-certified alumni
Jan. 9, 2019
Appalachian has topped the National Board for Professional Teaching Standard’s list of schools with the highest number of National Board Certified Teachers for the third consecutive year.
‘Beefriending’ pollinators
Appalachian named one of nation’s 61 Bee Campuses
Jan. 3, 2019
The Xerces Society has recognized Appalachian’s efforts to create a safe campus with sustainable habitats for pollinators by naming the university among its 61 national and eight North Carolina Bee Campuses.