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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...

IBSA executive lecture series featuring Mark Schneider to be held Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 pm

IBSA executive lecture series featuring Mark Schneider to be held Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 pm
Apr 5, 2016

The International Business Student Association invites you to attend its annual Executive Business Lecture on Wednesday, April 13, at 6:30 pm in...

Faculty, staff participate in the third annual Appalachian Research in Business Symposium

Faculty, staff participate in the third annual Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
Apr 4, 2016

Eight representatives from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business traveled to Eastern Kentucky University in...

Study Abroad Trip to China 2016
Mar 31, 2016

Over spring break this year a group of business students traveled to China with supply chain management professor Charlie Chen...

Wells Fargo’s David Carroll to speak March 24 at Appalachian

Wells Fargo’s David Carroll to speak March 24 at Appalachian
Mar 24, 2016

ASU NEWS—David Carroll, executive vice president of wealth and investment...

Pi Sigma Epsilon's Golf for Grayson

Pi Sigma Epsilon's Golf for Grayson
Mar 22, 2016

Pi Sigma Epsilon will host the 17th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 16 at...

Hospitality and Tourism Student Association Week

Hospitality and Tourism Student Association host Hospitality Week
Mar 21, 2016

March 21 through March 24 the Hospitality and Tourism Student Association (HTMSA) at Appalachian State...