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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...

Accounting students provide free tax help for Appalachian community members through April 15
Feb 20, 2020

The Department of Accounting in the Walker College of Business will once again host a free tax help lab for Appalachian State...

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer receives grant from Alex Lee, Inc

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer receives grant from Alex Lee, Inc
Feb 20, 2020

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer has received a grant from Alex Lee, Inc. and this funding will...

Walker College announces new minor in business analytics

Walker College announces new minor in business analytics
Feb 18, 2020

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has announced the addition of a minor in business analytics beginning in the Fall...

A campus-wide luncheon and panel conversation on Christianity and climate change to be held March 31

A campus-wide luncheon and panel conversation on Christianity and climate change to be held March 31
Feb 18, 2020

Canceled: Tuesday, March 31
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Parkway Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union

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The "Boonerang" Effect: Mike and Rachel Clifton '03

The "Boonerang" Effect: Mike and Rachel Clifton '03
Feb 14, 2020

Like so many who came before them, graduates Mike and Rachel Clifton ’03 enrolled at Appalachian State University after falling in love with the...

Walker College of Business announces leadership changes

Walker College of Business announces leadership changes
Feb 10, 2020

Appalachian State University recently announced that Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been...

Dr. Sandra Vannoy has been named acting dean of Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business.

Dr. Sandra Vannoy named acting dean of Walker College of Business
Feb 10, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Sandra Vannoy has been named acting dean of Appalachian State University’s Walker...

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named interim provost and executive vice chancellor for Appalachian State University.

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
Feb 10, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named interim provost and executive vice chancellor for Appalachian State University. Dr....