Fall 2023 Graduates
Jan 18, 2024
On Friday, December 15th, the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership celebrated the accomplishments of eight doctoral students. Students were reco...
The Impact of a Doctoral Degree: Laura Shears-Alumni Spotlight
Nov 14, 2023
Profile:Dr. Laura Shears, a May 2022 graduate of the Doctoral Program, has written a book about experiences as a yoga practitioner, teacher train...
Faculty Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Ashley Carpenter
Oct 24, 2023
Faculty Bio:Dr. Ashley Carpenter is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education in the Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education Department. Thi...
Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) Convening 2023
Oct 12, 2023
This past week, AppState’s Doctoral Program members attended the 2023 Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) Convening in Pensacola...
Kesha Hood Named 2023-2024 Dudley Flood Center Fellow
Oct 10, 2023
Current Doctoral student, Kesha Hood has recently been selected for the 2023-2024 Dudley Flood Fellowship. The Fellowship exists to “recruit graduat...
Recent Spring and Summer 2023 Doctoral Graduates
May 30, 2023
On Saturday, May 13th, the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership celebrated the accomplishments of 11 doctoral students. Students were first reco...
Ny-Aja Boyd: Author, Speech Language Pathologist, and Public Speaker
Mar 30, 2023
Current Doctoral student, Ny-Aja Boyd is a pediatric speech-language pathologist, dog mom, and a published author. Her two children's books, Chri...
Faculty Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Alecia Jackson
Mar 28, 2023
Q: What is your current job title?A: Professor. Q: What is your current department?A: Leadership and Educational Studies. Q: How long have y...
Alumni Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Laura Shears
Mar 28, 2023
Q: When did you graduate from the doctoral program at Appalachian State University? A: May, 2022. Q: How have your doctorate stud...
Faculty Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Kindel Nash
Mar 28, 2023
Q: What is your current job title?A: Spangler Distinguished Professor of Early Literacy. Q: What is your current department?A: Reading Education ...