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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...

Meet the banks: the first of 3-part industry night will bring 13 partners to Peacock Hall on September 10

Meet the banks: the first of 3-part industry night will bring 13 partners to Peacock Hall on September 10
Sep 10, 2024

According to staff from the Walker College's Business Career Services Office and the NC Bankers Association, Appalachian State University...

From left to right, sharing a hammock during the Welcome to App Field Day on Sanford Mall, inside the new cyberlab, inside a Sanford Hall classroom in Boone...

App State marks its 125th year with strong enrollment
Sep 9, 2024

Boone campus population held steady for 5th consecutive year as Hickory campus and online enrollment continue growth

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian...

Burt, Odom selected participate in 2024 BRIDGES program

Burt, Odom selected participate in 2024 BRIDGES program
Sep 6, 2024

Two staff members in the Walker College of Business have been selected to participate in the 2024 BRIDGES Academic Leadership Program.

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Marlett noted as expert reviewer for US News & World Report

Marlett noted as expert reviewer for US News & World Report
Sep 6, 2024

U.S. News & World Report, a media company that publishes independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice, includes Dr. David...

App State accounting students and faculty at 2024 Beta Alpha Psi's annual meeting

Accounting students attend BAP conference, Buie earns first place in Project Run With It
Sep 4, 2024

Members of Appalachian State University’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), an...

Faculty and Staff Faces

32 join faculty, staff in the Walker College to begin Fall 2024 term
Sep 4, 2024

For fall 2024, 29 new faculty and two staff members joined Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business.

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App State recognized as Beta Gamma Sigma honors chapter
Sep 1, 2024

Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a 2023-24 Honors Chapter — the third highest level of recognition that...

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This semester, meet the Walker College leadership team in Hickory
Aug 29, 2024

For the Fall 2024 term, business students and faculty members in Hickory are invited to stop by the Hickory Student Commons to meet members of...