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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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Emma Hatfield-Sidden named principal of App State’s Academy at Elkin Apr 22, 2022

Appalachian State University has appointed alumna Emma Hatfield-Sidden ’08 ’19 as principal of its newest lab school, the 

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High Country migrant and refugee populations share ‘Stories of Migration’ — a grant-funded App State project Apr 19, 2022

Through its grant-funded project “Roots and Routes: Stories of Migration in the High Country,” Appalachian State University is providi

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5 App State faculty share takeaways from BRIDGES women’s leadership program Apr 12, 2022

For nearly 30 years, the University of North Carolina System has supported the professional development of women in higher education by offering... At Appalachian

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App State named nation’s leader for certified teachers for 6th consecutive year Feb 22, 2022

For the sixth consecutive year, Appalachian State University leads the nation for the number of its alumni who are National Board Certified... At Appalachian, Teacher Education

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Eris Jenkins

App State honors champions of inclusive excellence, on campus and in the community Jan 31, 2022

Congratulations to Eris Jenkins, a second-year graduate student in our student affairs administration program.

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