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  • Appalachian Dance Ensemble marks half-century with over 500 original creative works, 5,700 participants
    Appalachian Dance Ensemble marks half-century with over 500 original creative works, 5,700 participants
    April 4, 2025

    Since its inception in 1975, the Appalachian Dance Ensemble at App State has premiered over 500 original works — involving more than 5,700 students, faculty, guest artists and community members. Learn about the ensemble’s history and the people who have shaped it over the years.

  • App State-based research alliance awarded $7.2M to launch Rural Talent Lab in 5 states
    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.

  • App State lab school pilots innovative teaching model to support teacher retention and student success
    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
    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.

  • How Niche Programs Are Saving Higher Education
    How Niche Programs Are Saving Higher Education
    Forbes
    March 16, 2025

    With niche knowledge and skill sets in high demand, higher education institutions are implementing more programs in specialized fields. Forbes recognizes App State’s fermentation sciences program as an example of how niche programs can position universities as leaders in their fields. The App State program teaches students the science behind brewing beer, fermenting foods and producing biofuels, in a blend of chemistry, biology and entrepreneurship.

  • The Appalachian Wins ‘Best Newspaper’ at National College Media Convention in New York City
    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.”

  • Norris wants to continue building relationships as chancellor
    Norris wants to continue building relationships as chancellor
    Watauga Democrat
    March 5, 2025

    In a Q&A with media, App State Chancellor Heather Norris spoke about her commitment to continuing work to strengthen relationships and build trust between the university, the Town of Boone and Watauga County.

  • App State's new chancellor visits Hickory for a celebratory reception
    App State's new chancellor visits Hickory for a celebratory reception
    Hickory Daily Record
    March 3, 2025

    App State celebrated its new chancellor, Dr. Heather Norris, at the Hickory campus on Friday, Feb. 28. The reception was attended by App State employees from the Boone and Hickory campuses, students, the president of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, and others from across the region.

  • Appalachian State has a new chancellor. She’s already led the school through Helene
    Appalachian State has a new chancellor. She’s already led the school through Helene
    The Charlotte Observer
    Feb. 27, 2025

    Heather Norris, who has spent more than two decades on the faculty and in leadership at App State, and most recently led the campus through the devastation of Helene, is the university’s next chancellor. The UNC System Board of Governors approved the recommendation to hire Norris for the job, which she has held on an interim basis since last April.

  • myFutureNC’s 2025 Champions for Attainment: Recognizing Excellence in Adult Education
    myFutureNC’s 2025 Champions for Attainment: Recognizing Excellence in Adult Education
    EdNC
    Feb. 20, 2025

    myFutureNC honors the 2025 Champions for Attainment — a distinction awarded to individuals and organizations demonstrating outstanding dedication to expanding access, success and completion for adult learners across N.C. App State was recognized for its Aspire Appalachian program, which provides transfer students from 27 partner community colleges with a clear pathway to completing their associate and bachelor’s degrees.

  • App State New River Light and Power scholarship supports aspiring lineworkers in Watauga County
    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
    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
    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.

  • Small notes, big impact through Letters of Love
    Small notes, big impact through Letters of Love
    The Appalachian
    Jan. 25, 2025

    The Appalachian features App State’s chapter of Letters of Love, a nonprofit organization directed toward sending handmade messages of support to children in hospitals around the world. Emily Pearl, a first-year psychology major from Raleigh, founded the App State chapter, which meets twice a month to create new letters.

  • App State honors former Chancellor Francis Thomas Borkowski
    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
    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.

  • Mountain Strong: How App State Football United a Community After Disaster
    Mountain Strong: How App State Football United a Community After Disaster
    YouTube
    Dec. 31, 2024

    Former NFL player Jason Kelce documents his trip to Boone after Hurricane Helene, where he attended the App State homecoming football game and experienced the “Mountain Strong” community firsthand. Kelce and his team speak with App State football players and coaches, faculty and staff, students and community members, who reflect on the devastation of Helene and the resilience of the High Country community.

  • 2024 — App State’s 125th year was marked by resilience, progress and opportunity
    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.

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