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Pictured during her installation ceremony, held Oct. 3 in Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus, App State Chancellor Heather Norris holds the university mace and wears the chain of command and university medallion — university emblems that represent the trust and authority invested in the chancellor by the institution’s governing body. The ceremonial event officially marked the beginning of her leadership tenure at App State.

Dr. Heather Norris installed as 8th chancellor of App State
Oct 10, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris was formally installed as the eighth chancellor of Appalachian State University on Oct.

Student researchers at App State estimate the economic impact of 2025 Blue Ridge Brutal bike ride
Oct 9, 2025

Students and faculty from Appalachian State University’s Department of Economics recently completed an economic impact study of the Blue Ridge Brutal,...

This artist’s rendering provides an exterior view of the new addition for App State’s Peacock Hall, home of the university’s Walker College of Business. The addition is anticipated to open in 2027. Note, this image does not reflect the project’s final design, which is still in development. Click on the image for a full view.

Board of Trustees approves 15 named spaces in Peacock Hall expansion
Oct 6, 2025

New naming honors alumni, partners, and donors supporting the future of business education at App State

Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees has approved the naming of 15 new spaces...

Free tax help for Appalachian students, faculty and staff

Free tax help available for students, faculty and staff
Jan 28, 2019

The Department of Accounting is operating a free tax help lab for Appalachian State University students, faculty and staff. The department is...

Business researchers provide insights on public perception related to stormwater runoff

Business researchers provide insights on public perception related to stormwater runoff
Jan 28, 2019

Research from professors in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business provides insight on public concern about stormwater...

Pictured, from left, are Vivian Meadows, Kim Zahller, Jesse Mazza, Sierra Abee and Chelsea Ledford.

Accounting student earns Joseph F. Ryan Scholarship from IMA
Jan 25, 2019

Jesse Mazza, a master of accounting student in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, has earned the ...

Walker College alumnus named chair of NAI Global 2019 Leadership Board

Walker College alumnus named chair of NAI Global 2019 Leadership Board
Jan 25, 2019

Walker College of Business alumnus Jimmy Barnes '84 has been named chair of the NAI Global 2019 Leadership Board....

Courageous Conversations 2018

2019 Courageous Conversations
Jan 25, 2019

2019 Courageous Conversations
Wednesday, February 20th
Panel Discussion begins at 6:00 p.m., 4th Floor Holland...

Research suggests sales managers should pay attention to the salespeople’s perceptions of justice norms

Research suggests sales managers should pay attention to the salespeople’s perceptions of justice norms
Jan 24, 2019

Faculty research from professors at Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business has shown that organizations' justice norms enhance...

Zach Covington, a first-year exercise science major at Appalachian, looks at his laptop while taking notes. Photo by Chase Reynolds

US News and World Report recognizes Appalachian for ‘Best Online Programs’
Jan 16, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s online bachelor’s and graduate education programs are ranked among the best in the nation — within...

A delegation from Appalachian State University visits NIDA Business School in Thailand during a January 2019 study abroad trip.

Witness the tourism supply chain in Thailand through students’ study abroad online album
Jan 10, 2019

MBA students from Appalachian State University are studying abroad in Thailand this week, in advance of the spring 2019 semester beginning on...