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Appalachian named a top producer of Fulbright scholars
Feb. 23, 2016
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recently announced the U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most Fulbright U.S. Scholars in 2015-16 and Appalachian State University is on the list.
Appalachian named a “Best College Value”
Dec. 17, 2015
BOONE—Appalachian State University is one of 300 institutions named a “Best College Value” in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list for 2016.
Appalachian remains 4th among master’s degree granting institutions for study abroad participation
Nov. 16, 2015
The strength of Appalachian State University’s study abroad programs and student interest in living and learning in a different culture has placed the university near the top of rankings released Nov. 16 by the Institute of International Education.
Appalachian earns 2016 Military Friendly® School designation
Nov. 5, 2015
Appalachian State University has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, a leader in connecting the military and civilian worlds, and publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM JobsSM and Military Spouse.
Appalachian receives national Climate Leadership Award
Oct. 8, 2015
Appalachian State University has received a national Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature, a national nonprofit agency, and the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Center for Green Schools.
Appalachian maintains top positions in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Sep. 9, 2015
Appalachian State University has once again received top honors in U.S. News and World Report 2016 rankings related to the university’s academics, cost, retention and graduation rates, value and other factors.
Appalachian included in Sierra magazine’s 2015 list of greenest colleges and universities
Aug. 26, 2015
Sierra magazine has released its 2015 list of “Cool Schools” and once again Appalachian State University is included among the nation’s 153 “greenest” colleges and universities.
M.S. Shook Student Health Service at Appalachian receives AAAHC reaccreditation
Aug. 25, 2015
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) accreditation distinguishes the campus health clinic from many other outpatient facilities by providing the highest quality of care to its patients as determined by an independent, external evaluation process.
Appalachian named in Washington Monthly’s “Best Bang for the Buck” list
Aug. 25, 2015
Appalachian State University has been ranked No. 9 in the Southeast on Washington Monthly magazine’s “Best Bang for the Buck” list. The list is included in the publication’s annual college guide.
Appalachian retains STARS® Gold rating for sustainability achievements
Aug. 20, 2015
Appalachian State University has maintained its STARS® Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements in academics, research, campus and public engagement, and operations.
Appalachian named a “Best in the Southeast” college by The Princeton Review
Aug. 5, 2015
The education services company lists Appalachian among its “Best in the Southeast” recommended schools in its “2016 Best Colleges: Region by Region” website feature. Only 140 colleges in 12 Southeastern states made the list for 2016.
Appalachian included in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 353 Green Colleges: 2015 Edition
April 17, 2015
As the nation gears up to celebrate Earth Day, The Princeton Review has released its sixth annual free guide to the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges.
2015 rankings of public colleges released by The Business Journals
Feb. 17, 2015
The rankings keep rolling in for Appalachian State University and other N.C. schools. Recently The Business Journals, a division of American City Business Journals, published their top ranking of the nation’s 484 public colleges and universities.
Appalachian retains Carnegie Foundation’s community engagement classification
Feb. 12, 2015
Appalachian is among a select group of colleges and universities holding the “community engagement” classification by the Carnegie Foundation.
Hayes School of Music receives re-accreditation
Feb. 10, 2015
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University has received a renewal of membership and accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music.
Carnegie Foundation renews Appalachian’s community engagement classification
Jan. 12, 2015
Community engagement is defined as the collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity.
Appalachian’s emphasis on study abroad gains continued recognition
Dec. 17, 2014
More and more Appalachian students are studying abroad, bringing continued recognition from the International Institute of Education.
Appalachian included in Princeton Review’s 2014 “Guide to 332 Green Colleges”
June 3, 2014
Appalachian State University is among the most environmentally responsible colleges listed in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 332 Green Colleges: 2014 Edition.” The guide was created in collaboration with the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).