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App State Chancellor Heather Hulburt Norris, center, Walker College of Business Dean Sandra Vanny, left, and Reich College of Education Dean Melba Spooner pose for a photo at the meet and greet event for Norris, App State’s newest chancellor. University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans announced Norris’ chancellor appointment as part of the UNC System Board of Governors’ Feb. 27 meeting, upon her election by the board. The meet and greet was held Feb. 27 in Plemmons Student Union on the Boone c

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named chancellor of Appalachian State University Mar 5, 2025

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named App State's next chancellor, effective March 1.

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Transferring to a UNC System university is quicker with streamlined process Mar 5, 2025

A new UNC System policy, to be implemented by spring 2026, will help create a streamlined process that shortens a transfer student's wait period for transcript review - ensuring accelerated... At Appalachian

myFutureNC recognizes App State as a Champion for Attainment for work to ease transfer student pathways Mar 5, 2025

App State's Aspire Appalachian program for transfer students has earned recognition as a 2025 myFutureNC Champion for Attainment for its dedication to expanding access, success and completion for... At Appalachian

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App State partners with 27 NC community colleges to expand Aspire Appalachian program Aug 21, 2024

From the Appalachian Mountains to the Coastal Plains, transfer students across North Carolina stand to benefit from the expanded ... At Appalachian, Teacher Education, Features

Students in "Antebellum Slavery in Appalachia" course design exhibit for Lenoir's Fort Defiance May 7, 2024

Students and faculty members from Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences and Reich College of Education collaborated to... At Appalachian

Chancellor’s Grant Funds Partnership To Create Local Food Network With County's Early Childhood Learning Centers Apr 17, 2024

Preschool children across Watauga County may soon be tasting vegetables like leafy swiss chard and bell peppers grown by local farmers thanks to... At Appalachian, Child Development, Lucy Brock Child Development Program, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education

App State partners with Mebane Charitable Foundation to improve literacy in the High Country and Catawba Valley Mar 4, 2024

The Mebane Charitable Foundation has donated $100,000 to Appalachian State University to fund the expansion of reading assistance services for K... At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Literacy Education

App State selected to join North Carolina Teaching Fellows program Mar 4, 2024

Beginning next fall, Appalachian State University will be among 10 colleges and universities statewide that are partnered with the North Carolina... At Appalachian, Teacher Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Mathematics Education, Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Geology Education, Middle Grades Education