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Photographer documents resilience after Hurricane Helene

Documentary photographer Jesse Barber, a two-time alumnus of Appalachian State University, has been instrumental in capturing the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

By High Country Times | Jan 16, 2025

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23 Avery County Schools 11th-graders ready for college based on math performance on 2022-23 ACT

Of the 150 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Avery County Schools, 23 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

By High Country Times | Dec 24, 2024

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25 Mitchell County Schools junior students met math college readiness benchmark on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 23, 2024

Of the 122 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Mitchell County Schools, 25 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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122 Wilkes County Schools 11th-graders ready for college based on math performance on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 22, 2024

Of the 568 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Wilkes County Schools, 122 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Math scores on ACT increased among Yancey County Schools 11th-graders in 2022-23 school year

By High Country Times | Dec 21, 2024

Of the 127 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Yancey County Schools, 32 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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54 Ashe County Schools 11th-graders ready for college based on math performance on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 20, 2024

Of the 188 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Ashe County Schools, 54 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Appalachian State reflects on growth amid challenges in its 125th anniversary year

By High Country Times | Dec 20, 2024

As Appalachian State University concludes its 125th year, the institution reflects on a period characterized by growth and achievement.

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Math scores on ACT increased among Alleghany County Schools 11th-graders in 2022-23 school year

By High Country Times | Dec 19, 2024

Of the 94 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Alleghany County Schools, 27 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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113 Watauga County Schools junior students met math college readiness benchmark on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 18, 2024

Of the 345 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Watauga County Schools, 113 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Appalachian State researchers aid in relocating giant salamanders for conservation

By High Country Times | Dec 18, 2024

Slithering through the rocky streams and rivers of the eastern United States, hellbenders are a rare species of giant salamanders. Dr. Michael Gangloff, a professor at Appalachian State University’s Department of Biology, has been studying these...

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21 Mitchell County Schools 11th-graders ready for college based on science performance on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 17, 2024

Of the 122 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Mitchell County Schools, 21 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Over 1,500 App State graduates honored during fall commencement

By High Country Times | Dec 17, 2024

Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, celebrated the achievements of its graduates during the Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on December 13.

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Science scores on ACT decreased among Avery County Schools 11th-graders in 2022-23 school year

By High Country Times | Dec 16, 2024

Of the 150 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Avery County Schools, 31 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Science scores on ACT increased among Wilkes County Schools 11th-graders in 2022-23 school year

By High Country Times | Dec 15, 2024

Of the 568 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Wilkes County Schools, 127 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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24 Alleghany County Schools junior students met science college readiness benchmark on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 14, 2024

Of the 94 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Alleghany County Schools, 24 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Science scores on ACT increased among Ashe County Schools 11th-graders in 2022-23 school year

By High Country Times | Dec 13, 2024

Of the 188 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Ashe County Schools, 52 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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40 Yancey County Schools junior students met science college readiness benchmark on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 12, 2024

Of the 127 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Yancey County Schools, 40 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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129 Watauga County Schools 11th-graders ready for college based on science performance on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 11, 2024

Of the 345 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Watauga County Schools, 129 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Wilkes County Schools registered 173 junior students ready for college based on reading performance on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 10, 2024

Of the 568 junior students taking the reading portion of the ACT in Wilkes County Schools, 173 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Appalachian State recognized as top food allergy-friendly college

By High Country Times | Dec 10, 2024

Appalachian State University has been recognized for its efforts to accommodate students with food allergies, earning a spot as No. 10 on Spokin’s list of “Top 100 Food Allergy-Friendly Colleges” for 2024.