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The image is a collage of three photos. The top photo shows a group of people posing in front of a sign that reads "Future Mountaineers Library." The bottom left photo shows a small room with bookshelves filled with children's books, a table with chairs, and toys on the floor. The bottom right photo shows another part of the room with more bookshelves filled with books, and additional toys and decorations.

Future Mountaineer Library Opens Its Doors with Over 1,000 Books Donated Apr 29, 2025

The Future Mountaineer Library at Appalachian State University’s Hickory Campus has officially opened its doors — and it’s already making a big impact.

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Sarah Macaluso and Adam Ray

Macaluso and Ray Join RCOE Staff Apr 29, 2025

Sarah Macaluso and Adam Ray have joined the Reich College of Education (RCOE) staff in the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC). 

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During a recent visit to the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork, Reich College of Education Dean Melba Spooner, left, works with kindergarten and first grade students on a small-group writing assignment.

App State lab school pilots innovative teaching model to support teacher retention and student success Mar 25, 2025

At the App State Academy at Middle Fork, instead of a single teacher handling all responsibilities for one classroom for one grade, a collaborative team of academy educators supports student... Features, Lab School News

The James Center for Student Success and Advising, named for Steve and Judy James, is located on the first floor of the Reich College of Education. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Reich College of Education’s James Center for Student Success and Advising Rededicated on November 16 Dec 18, 2018

Invited guests gathered in the Reich College of Education (RCOE) Rotunda on Friday, November 16, 2018 for an event honoring donors Steve and Judy... Features

Katie Shoaf

Katie Shoaf ‘11 ‘15 ‘18 Inducted into the Cratis D. Williams Society of Outstanding Graduates Dec 11, 2018

Katie Shoaf ‘11 ‘15 ‘18, originally from Lexington, North Carolina, has been inducted into the... Features, Library Science

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education and Watauga County Schools Receive $10,000 Gift from the Sun Belt Conference. Photo by Marie Freeman

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education and Watauga County Schools Receive $10,000 Gift from the Sun Belt Conference Dec 3, 2018

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) and Watauga County Schools (WCS) received a $10,000 gift from the Sun Belt

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Jennifer Lowe

Alumni Update: Jennifer Lowe ‘92 Nov 29, 2018

Jennifer Lowe (née Godwin), originally from Mount Airy, North Carolina, graduated in 1992 with a B.S. in English. She completed her M.A.

Alumni Update, Features
On a frightfully damp and chilly Saturday late in October, costumed creatures gathered on the fog-shrouded campus of Appalachian State University for the 8th annual Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest.

Spooky Duke 2018: Thank You Participants and Sponsors Nov 27, 2018

On a frightfully damp and chilly Saturday late in October, costumed creatures gathered on the fog-shrouded campus of Appalachian State University... Features

Rachel Herrick '13

Alumni Update: Rachel Herrick '13 Nov 15, 2018

Rachel Herrick, originally from Shoreham, Vermont, graduated in 2013 with an M.A.

Alumni Update, Features
500 for 50th Goods Drive poster

500 for the 50th Goods Drive: 766 Items Collected Nov 5, 2018

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Cody Weavil plays a Chinese Erhu. Photo submitted

Alumni Update: Cody Weavil ‘13 Nov 1, 2018

Cody Weavil, originally from High Point, North Carolina, graduated in 2013 with a dual bachelor’s in instrumental music education and saxoph

Alumni Update, Features
Mountaineer Readers Celebrated at Appalachian Football Game on September 29. Photo by Heather Brandon

Mountaineer Readers Celebrated at Appalachian Football Game on September 29 Oct 30, 2018

Mountaineer Readers were recognized for their reading achievements during Appalachian State University’s Education Day football game on Satu

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Seeking Applicants for a 2019 Fulbright-Hays Group Seminar to Indonesia

Seeking Applicants for a 2019 Fulbright-Hays Group Seminar to Indonesia Oct 29, 2018

The Reich College of Education is seeking applicants for a summer 2019 Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Seminar.

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