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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’s annual economic impacts: $2.2 billion statewide, $573 million locally Nov 28, 2023

In fiscal year 2021–22, Appalachian State University generated an estimated $573 million in added income for the five-county regio

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Best Buddies, a SDAP suborganization, hosts a speed dating for friends event in the Reich College of Education Building.

SDAP’s milestone: A decade of progress and success Nov 2, 2023

Started by a local parent and App State faculty member 12 years ago who wanted to give their children an opportunity to attend college, Scholars... At Appalachian, Scholars with Diverse Abilities, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education

10 first-year App State students named Chancellor’s Scholars for 2023–24 Oct 4, 2023

Ten first-year students were selected as this year's recipients of Appalachian State University's ... At Appalachian, Elementary Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum

App State places among national publications’ ‘best’ and ‘top’ lists for academics, value, innovation and more Sep 26, 2023

Appalachian State University’s status as both a leader and an innovator in higher education has been highlighted in recent college rankings

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Take a Hike: Academy at Elkin Recognized as North Carolina Year of the Trail School Aug 1, 2023

Students at the Appalachian State University’s Academy at Elkin are used to hiking — it’s part of their motto of Honesty,&n

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Mary Moretz and Dean Spooner at the Alumni Gala

App State Alumni Awards honor 3 Mountaineers for outstanding accomplishments Jul 26, 2023

6 alumni awardees from university’s colleges also recognized

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App State earns designation as a Top 10 Military Friendly School for 2023–24 May 26, 2023

Appalachian State University has been designated by VIQTORY as a Military Friendly® School for the 14th year in a row, ranking among the top 1

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App State honors 14 students, faculty and staff at inaugural Awards of Distinction ceremony May 24, 2023

Congratulations to RCOE faculty - Dave Koppenhaver, Bill Gummerson, and Matthew Thomas-Reid - and RCOE middle grades alum, Christian Martin '... At Appalachian, Literacy Education, School Administration, Middle Grades Education

Dean Spooner hands graduate diploma at commencement

Over 3,600 App State graduates earn degrees at Spring 2023 Commencement May 18, 2023

More than 3,600 students graduated at the Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus of Appalachian State University during Spring... At Appalachian