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Congratulations Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris, Chancellor

Feb. 27, 2025

On Feb. 27, 2025, the UNC Board of Governors elected Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris as the next leader of Appalachian State University. Norris has served as interim chancellor since April 2024. Her career has been characterized by her strong, collaborative leadership and service to both App State and the greater community, and she brings more than two decades of academic leadership, vision and expertise to her role as chancellor.

Healthier farmlands: App State’s Dr. Ashley Adams studies soil biotic communities to improve soil quality
March 12, 2025
App State assistant professor Dr. Ashley Adams is conducting research on soil biotic communities across rangelands in California — work that is vital for sustaining one of the world’s top agricultural producers. Her work is part of a $7.9 million USDA investment to promote soil health.
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named chancellor of Appalachian State University
Norris assumes role with more than 2 decades of academic leadership, vision and expertise
Feb. 27, 2025
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named App State’s next chancellor, effective March 1. University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans made the announcement upon election by the UNC Board of Governors of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System on Feb. 27.
myFutureNC recognizes App State as a Champion for Attainment for work to ease transfer student pathways
Feb. 26, 2025
App State’s Aspire Appalachian program for transfer students has earned recognition as a 2025 myFutureNC Champion for Attainment for its dedication to expanding access, success and completion for adult learners across North Carolina.
Transferring to a UNC System university is quicker with streamlined process
Feb. 25, 2025
A new UNC System policy, to be implemented by spring 2026, will help create a streamlined process that shortens a transfer student’s wait period for transcript review — ensuring accelerated access for students seeking to transfer to UNC System schools.
App State reports record spring 2025 enrollment, strong retention rate despite Helene impacts
Feb. 11, 2025
Despite the impacts of Hurricane Helene in fall 2024, App State has experienced a 2.2% increase in spring 2025 enrollment numbers compared with spring 2024. The university’s retention of first-year students from the fall to spring semester is 94.4%, a five-year high.
App State New River Light and Power scholarship supports aspiring lineworkers in Watauga County
2025 application deadline is April 10
Feb. 10, 2025
App State’s New River Light has partnered with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute to establish the NRLP Lineworker Scholarship, which supports graduating seniors from Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy who take part in the college’s Electrical Lineworker Institute.

Spring Family Weekend

March 28 – 30, 2025
Family Engagement

App State Family Weekend promotes the engagement of Mountaineer families through unique programming opportunities in the High Country. Paired with a sporting event and community events, Family Weekend provides families with a chance to experience Boone through the eyes of a student.

Events

Mar
21
Todd M. Campbell: “Risk and Reward: The Transformative Power of YES in Business and Life”
Boyles Distinguished Lecture
Friday, March 21, 2025
11 a.m.
Appalachian State Univesity's Walker College of Business will host the 66th Boyles Distinguished Lecture featuring Todd M. Campbell '87, President and Chief Executive Officer of Builders Insurance Group. The lecture is open to the public with no cost to attend.
Mar
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Spring Family Weekend
Family Engagement
March 28 - 30, 2025
App State Family Weekend promotes the engagement of Mountaineer families through unique programming opportunities in the High Country. Paired with a sporting event and community events, Family Weekend provides families with a chance to experience Boone through the eyes of a student.
Apr
12
Spring 2025 Open House (Boone campus)
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Open House is your opportunity to learn more about App State. Meet faculty and current students, tour campus, and learn more about financial aid, scholarships, the admissions process, and what student life at App State is really like.
Apr
12
“Battle at the Rock” FanFest and Spring Football Game
Saturday, April 12, 2025
FanFest begins at 10 a.m. Kickoff at 1 p.m.
App State will host its “Battle at The Rock” spring football game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Admission will be free, and fans will be treated to a variety of pregame and in-game opportunities to engage with App State Football and purchase special opportunities. There will be a Pregame FanFest from 10 a.m. – noon in the Jerry Moore Plaza featuring football team autographs and a DJ, as well as a Kid Zone with bounce houses and more.
Apr
26
Spring 2025 Open House (Hickory campus)
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Open House is your opportunity to learn more about App State. Meet faculty and current students, tour campus, and learn more about financial aid, scholarships, the admissions process, and what student life at App State is really like.
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Spring 2025 Commencement
May 9 - 10, 2025
Commencement is the ultimate celebration of one of the most significant accomplishments of our students' lifetimes. We are proud to honor your achievement.

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App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production

University’s commitment to applied research benefits students, communities and industries

Feb. 13, 2025

App State has earned a Research 2 designation through the Carnegie Classification system for high research activity and doctorate production. App State’s research expenditures in fiscal year 2023 were more than $8.4 million and, in 2022–23, the university awarded 20 doctoral degrees.

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