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Teaching with heart, vision and an eye for innovation: App State's Dr. Charlie Chen
A Q&A with the university's 2025 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award winner
April 3, 2025
In this Q&A, Dr. Charlie Chen, App State’s winner of the 2025 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award, reflects on his 22-year career at the university. The annual award is given to one outstanding faculty member at each UNC System school. Six additional App State faculty have been recognized by the board with campus-based awards.
App State-based research alliance awarded $7.2M to launch Rural Talent Lab in 5 states
The Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges project aims to advance higher education, workforce development in rural communities
March 26, 2025
Supported by a $7.2 million grant from Ascendium Education Group, the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges, housed at App State, will work to advance higher education and workforce development in rural communities over the next four years as part of its Rural Talent Lab project.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 2
March 26, 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 lab school pilots innovative teaching model to support teacher retention and student success
March 21, 2025
At the App State Academy at Middle Fork, instead of a single teacher handling all responsibilities for one classroom for one grade, a collaborative team of academy educators supports student learning across two combined grade levels.
Over 350 cybersecurity professionals, educators and students convene at App State Cyber Summit
March 19, 2025
More than 350 people — including cybersecurity professionals from 12 states — took part in App State’s fourth annual Cyber Summit, held Feb. 21 at the Boone campus. The event was hosted by the Walker College of Business’ Department of Computer Information Systems.
From philosophy to AI: App State alumnus Tommy Guy ’07 champions interdisciplinary learning
Guy's support benefits students and programs in the College of Arts and Sciences
March 17, 2025
Tommy Guy ’07 said the out-of-the-box thinking he learned as a Mountaineer has been fundamental to his success since graduating from the university. Now Guy — who works at Microsoft as a principal architect for Copilot AI — remains an engaged member of the App State Community, investing in students and programs across the university.
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.
The Appalachian Wins ‘Best Newspaper’ at National College Media Convention in New York City
March 6, 2025
App State’s student-run newspaper, The Appalachian, won first place for “Best Newspaper” at ProCon 25, the College Media Association’s national convention in New York City. The Appalachian also won multiple other awards, including first place for “Best Crisis Coverage.”
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.