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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...

Dean Heather Norris with colleagues at Walker College Game Day / Appalachian Homecoming 2017

November Dean's Update
Nov 7, 2017

As the last of the leaves fall and winter break approaches, the students in Peacock Hall begin the final push for a successful semester's end.

Save the Date: 60th Boyles Lecture will feature Lord Michael Hastings, global head of citizenship for KPMG International
Nov 7, 2017

The 60th event in the Boyles Distinguished Lecture Series is scheduled for Friday, March 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m....

Robert Martichenko, CEO and founder of LeanCor Supply Chain Corporation, delivered comments to the AppState Supply Chain/APICS Foothills members.

Walker College supply chain students and local APICS chapter members break high attendance record
Nov 3, 2017

Ninety-two business students and supply chain management professionals came together November 2 for a joint meeting between Appalachian State...

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce

Davis to deliver economic forecast during 2018 High Country Economic Kickof Breakfast
Oct 31, 2017

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the date for the 2018 High Country Economic Kickoff Breakfast. Mark your calendars for ...

Sarah Freed ’09 of Seattle was awarded the Appalachian State University’s 2017 Young Alumni Award. The award honors individuals under age 40 for their exceptional service to the university and career accomplishments.

Accounting and international business alumna honored as 2017 Appalachian young alum
Oct 31, 2017

ASU NEWS–Three socially conscious, entrepreneurial alumni were recognized by...

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Dickinson to present research internationally
Oct 31, 2017

Appalachian State University Economics Professor David Dickinson will give research seminar talks November 7-8 at the ...

AppState Net Impact members Cullen Lee, left, and Meredith Lemon with Green Yosef.

Net Impact club members pitch in on zero waste efforts
Oct 30, 2017

Student members of the Appalachian State University chapter of Net Impact met up with Green Yosef during an October 21...

Pictured are Walker College Graduate Programs & Research Team October 26 at F.A.R.M. Cafe

In Pictures: Walker College Graduate Programs & Research Team Gives Back at F.A.R.M. Cafe
Oct 27, 2017

Faculty and staff members from the Walker College of Business' Graduate Programs and Research Office spent their lunch hours volunteering at...