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Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
Feb. 10, 2020
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named interim provost and executive vice chancellor for Appalachian State University.
Dr. Sandra Vannoy named acting dean of Walker College of Business
Feb. 10, 2020
Dr. Sandra Vannoy has been named acting dean of Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business effective Feb. 10, 2020.
App State’s Common Reading Program announces ‘Rising’ as 2020–21 book selection
Feb. 7, 2020
“Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore” by Elizabeth Rush “guides readers through some of the places where (climate) change has been most dramatic.” All incoming first-year and transfer students at Appalachian will receive a copy of the book during their Summer Orientation session.
App State awarded AT&T grant to examine climate change resiliency, community impact
Feb. 7, 2020
Appalachian is one of five universities selected nationally to conduct rural climate resiliency research in partnership with AT&T.
On the Home Stretch — App Builds a Home project nears completion
Feb. 6, 2020
A dedication ceremony for the home is planned and future builds are discussed as App Builds a Home nears the completion of its first home built in partnership with Watauga County Habitat for Humanity.
App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 5
Jan. 27, 2020
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
Students contribute 1,350 service hours in App State’s 21st MLK Challenge
Jan. 24, 2020
Around 150 students participated in Appalachian’s 21st annual MLK Challenge, contributing 1,350 hours of service to 16 local organizations. The day of reflection, education and service honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
App State presents inaugural awards for inclusive excellence, welcomes poet Nikki Giovanni
Jan. 17, 2020
Appalachian honored Dr. Claudia Cartaya-Marin, Rabbi Stephen Roberts and the Watauga County Schools Coffee Talk program with the inaugural Chancellor’s Awards for Inclusive Excellence during a luncheon held Jan. 13 on the university’s campus.
US News & World Report names App State Online programs among nation’s ‘best’
Jan. 15, 2020
Appalachian’s online bachelor’s and graduate education programs — including those financially beneficial for student veterans and active-duty military members — rank among the best in the nation for 2020, according to U.S. News & World Report.
App State creates ‘roadmap to climate neutrality’
Dec. 20, 2019
Appalachian is creating a “roadmap to climate neutrality” with its 2020 Climate Action Plan. The new plan will be released April 22, 2020 — the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Jan. 8
Dec. 20, 2019
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and alert tone for all-clear signal.
App State named No. 1 nationally for certified teachers
Dec. 18, 2019
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards ranked Appalachian No. 1 in its “Top 50 Alma Maters by Total Number of NBCTs” list for the fourth consecutive year. Appalachian leads the nation for the number of National Board Certified Teachers — 2,057.
App State welcomes newest class of 1,300 alumni
Dec. 18, 2019
More than 1,300 Appalachian State University students crossed the stage during the university’s Fall 2019 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 13 in Holmes Convocation Center.
Shawn Clark named App State’s head football coach
Dec. 13, 2019
A champion as an Appalachian State player and coach, Shawn Clark has been chosen to lead App State's championship football program. Clark, 44, has agreed to become the 22nd head football coach in App State history. His five-year contract, which runs through the 2024 season, was approved Friday afternoon by Chancellor Sheri Everts and the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees and is subject to North Carolina Board of Governors approval.
App State expands international opportunities with new transfer program
Dec. 13, 2019
Appalachian and the American University of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates have signed an agreement for the development of a new transfer program in hospitality management. This agreement builds upon the partnership of the universities, which began in 2015.
App State awards Appalachian Community members and alumna for global leadership and engagement
Dec. 9, 2019
Appalachian’s 2019 Global Leadership Awards and Global Engagement Award were bestowed during the university’s annual Appalachian Global Symposium. Seven were honored for their support and significant contributions to advance global learning at Appalachian.
The power of gratitude
Dec. 4, 2019
Appalachian nursing professor Sarah Martin offers four ways to cultivate more gratitude in your life — and ultimately more happiness.
Brothers and sisters clock 132 combined years of dedicated service to App State
Nov. 21, 2019
Brothers Randy and Terry Edwards and sisters Sheila Perry and Kathy Deas were among the more than 120 staff members recognized for their service to the university at the inaugural Chancellor’s Service Awards Luncheon held Tuesday.

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