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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.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted March 5
Feb. 25, 2025
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
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.
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.
UNC System, App State Police honor officers with valor, lifesaving awards
Jan. 29, 2025
The Appalachian State University Police Department conferred its 2024 awards of distinction to four App State Police officers — Lt. Kevin Wilson, Sgt. Petey Hausley, Officer Tylor Greene and Officer Cameron Masin — in honor of their outstanding service, valor and lifesaving efforts.
Johnny Brown named director of public safety and chief of police at App State
Jan. 28, 2025
Watauga County native and veteran App State Police Officer Johnny Brown has been named director of public safety and chief of police at Appalachian State University, after having served in the interim capacity of the role since September 2024. His new role became effective Jan. 20.
App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 5
Jan. 28, 2025
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
App State Online degree programs earn high rankings from US News & World Report
The 2025 US News rankings recognized App State business, education and nursing programs
Jan. 24, 2025
App State ranks among the nation’s top schools for online education, with its App State Online bachelor’s and master’s programs recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s “2025 Best Online Programs” rankings. App State has experienced five consecutive years of online student enrollment growth.
App State honors former Chancellor Francis Thomas Borkowski
Borkowski, who died Jan. 19, led the university from 1993 to 2003
Jan. 23, 2025
Dr. Francis T. Borkowski, App State’s chancellor from 1993 to 2003, died Jan. 19 at the age of 88. Under his leadership, the university strengthened academic and student success programs, expanded global education and helped establish the area as a cultural tourism destination.
App State alumnus, photographer Jesse Barber ’22 ’24 documents Western NC’s resilience after Hurricane Helene
Jan. 16, 2025
Documentary photographer and App State alumnus Jesse Barber ’22 ’24 has played a key role in media efforts to cover the stories of Western North Carolina mountain communities after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Barber drove over 1,000 miles in three days to visit communities impacted by the storm.
2024 — App State’s 125th year was marked by resilience, progress and opportunity
Dec. 20, 2024
Milestones from App State’s 125th anniversary year include new pathways to expand education access, record support for research funding, the continued improvement of campus facilities and recovery from Hurricane Helene — a historic natural disaster.
App State student-athletes extend 3.0 GPA streak to 25 semesters
Dec. 20, 2024
App State student-athletes extended their 3.0 GPA streak to 25 consecutive semesters as of fall 2024. All 17 athletic programs finished the fall with both a semester GPA and cumulative GPA above 3.0. Combined, all student-athletes achieved the highest semester GPA since fall 2020 and the highest cumulative GPA since spring 2021.
Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall
John Blackburn awarded honorary doctorate for support of the university and High Country communities
Dec. 17, 2024
More than 1,500 Mountaineer students celebrated their graduation from Appalachian State University in Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus during the university’s Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 13.
App State earns national recognition as a top 10 Food Allergy-Friendly College
The Spokin ranking honors App State’s efforts to provide a campus dining experience designed for all
Dec. 10, 2024
App State has been recognized on a national scale for its efforts to provide a safe and inclusive campus dining experience for all. The university is ranked among the nation’s top 10 Food Allergy-Friendly Colleges according to Spokin, a food allergy app and lifestyle platform.