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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...

Professional Development Series - LinkedIn
Feb 1, 2018

LinkedIn

March 27, 2018, 5:00 – 6:00pm in Peacock Hall 2011

With graduation right around the corner, it is imperative to have a perfect...

Professional Development Series - How to Write a Cover Letter
Feb 1, 2018

How to Write a Cover Letter

March 20, 2018, 5:00 – 6:00pm in Peacock Hall 1010

You have perfected your resume; now how do you write a...

Professional Development Series - How to Work a Career Fair
Feb 1, 2018

How to Work a Career Fair

February 20, 2018, 5:00 – 6:00pm in Peacock Hall 1010

Professional Development Series - Interview Skills
Feb 1, 2018

Interview Skills

February 13, 2018, 5:00 – 6:00pm in Peacock Hall 1010

Spring is a busy time for employment and internship recruitment....

Professional Development Series - Dress the Part
Feb 1, 2018

Professional Development Series: Dress the Part

February 6, 2018, 5:00 – 6:00pm in Peacock Hall 1010

Economics professor secures UEA funding for research on competition for resources
Feb 1, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Brock Stoddard, assistant professor in Appalachian State...

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance includes Appalachian in 2018 ‘Best Values in Public Colleges’

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance includes Appalachian in 2018 ‘Best Values in Public Colleges’
Jan 30, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University ranks among 300 institutions named in...

Club Expo

Jan. 30 Club Expo to be held 10:30am-2:00pm
Jan 30, 2018

Due to the university's delayed opening, the Spring 2018 Business Club Expo will begin at 10:30am on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The...

Appalachian alum Grant Smith takes a bite of the Big Apple’s jazz scene
Jan 28, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Grant Smith ’16, an Appalachian State University alumnus and trombonist from Charlotte, is navigating the New York City jazz scene...

Appalachian junior Avery Fink, center, with NCAMIC President-Elect Jennifer Lineberry, left, and NCAMIC President Mike Williams

NCAMIC presents $2500 scholarships to Walker College juniors
Jan 25, 2018

Appalachian State University students Avery Fink and Catherine Lattimore were recently presented with $2,500...