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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

App State alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) serve on a panel at the Jan. 27 National Board Support Workshop for NBCT candidates in App State’s Public School Partnership.

App State alumni lead the nation in earning teaching’s top credential Feb 13, 2024

Appalachian State University is known nationally as an established leader in teacher education — a fact supported by the university’s

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App State’s 2023 Spooky Duke breaks fundraising record, scares up $31,600 to support regional children with special needs Feb 9, 2024

Runners and walkers costumed as ghouls, superheroes, cartoon characters and more gathered on the Boone campus of Appalachian State University... At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Parent to Parent Family Support Network

Next NC Scholarship offers a minimum $5,000 annually to attend any UNC System university Feb 2, 2024

North Carolinians from households earning $80,000 or less will receive a minimum scholarship of $5,000 per year to attend any University of North... At Appalachian, Scholarships

App State Hickory Campus Hosts First Professional Development Workshop for Teachers Jan 24, 2024

December 7, 2023 marked not only the first Reading Day at Appalachian State University’s Hickory campus, but also the first professional dev

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Reflections on App State’s 124th year of continued innovation and excellence Jan 4, 2024

Throughout its 124th year, Appalachian State University reaffirmed its status as an innovator and leader in higher education, setting historic... At Appalachian

Doctoral student graduates for Fall 2023

App State’s Fall 2023 Commencement honors more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates Jan 4, 2024

Appalachian State University recognized more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates during its Fall Commencement ceremonies, held Dec.

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Physics Secondary Education Major Michaela Moon Awarded NASA Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship Dec 12, 2023

Michaela Moon, senior physics secondary education major from Pfafftown, is the recipient of a 2023-24 ... At Appalachian, Physics Education, Scholarships

App State announces newest recipients of the Bill and Hughlene Frank Scholarship Nov 28, 2023

 Appalachian State University has selected three first-year students as the newest recipients of the ... At Appalachian, Elementary Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum

Father Duck: Meet App State’s duck caretaker Nov 28, 2023

It’s less than 20 degrees outside, there’s snow on the ground and campus is still.

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