Fulbright Recipient: Grace

Appalachian State graduate Grace Knapp earns a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship and will teach in Argentina in 2027.

2026 Fall Semester Gilman Application Prep Workshops

NCS will host six workshops and advising sessions in September 2026 to help Pell Grant recipients prepare strong Gilman Scholarship applications.

Gilman Spotlight: Brayden

A Gilman Scholarship helped Brayden study in Japan. During a three-week faculty-led program, he explored cultural perspectives on psychology and well-being.

Fulbright Recipient: Emma

Appalachian State graduate Emma Shepherd earns a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship and will teach in the Czech Republic in 2026-27.

App State a Fulbright Top Producer

The Fulbright Program recognized Appalachian State University for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of Fulbright Programs.

16 App State Students Awarded

Appalachian State University is proud to announce that a record 16 students have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

3 Appalachian Alumni Awarded

Three Appalachian State University alumni have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2025-2026 cycle.

Student Spotlight: Aleisha Whipple

Student spotlight article highlighting Aleisha Whipple’s Gilman Scholarship journey, sharing academic goals, international experience, and personal growth throu

Dara Carney-Nedelman

News article page announcing Summer Fulbright Student application preparation workshops, including dates, registration details, and guidance for applicants.

Student Spotlight: Saije Inman

Saijie Inman, a senior from Asheville, recently completed a study abroad program in New Zealand. We sat down with Saije to talk about their experience.

Faculty Spotlight: Misa Yamamoto

Ms. Misa Yamamoto is a senior lecturer of Japanese in Appalachian State University’s department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.