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Sustainability and resilience are guiding principles at App State and institutionally interwoven into our strategic plan, academic mission, engagement locally and globally and day-to-day best practices. We are recognized as a national leader for our endeavors.
We're enhancing the App State Experience with a stronger physical infrastructure and five-year goals that further empower human potential. Get the full picture by visiting the App State's Future website, which details our growth and change.
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UNC System President Peter Hans announced the formation of a 13-member committee that will search for the next chancellor of Appalachian State University. The committee will be led by Deanna Ballard, a former state senator who represented Watauga County from 2016 to 2023.
University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans has named Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris as the interim chancellor for Appalachian State University. She succeeds Sheri Everts, who stepped down as chancellor after 10 years. The appointment became effective April 19.
Several national publications, including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine, have named App State among the best schools in the nation — and the Southeast — for 2023–24, recognizing the university for its academics, innovation, value and more.
The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine have named App State’s Walker College of Business and its Master of Business Administration program among the best in the nation, Southeast and world for 2022–23 and 2023–24.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood donation, but only five percent of the eligible population typically donates. Life would be a nightmare without blood donors. Sign up to donate to the Homecoming Blood Drive at the Holmes Convocation Center. You can earn Homecoming points for your registered club or organization. All donors and volunteers will receive a FREE Homecoming Blood Drive t-shirt.
The Common Reading Program is delighted to offer “The Story of More: How We Got to Climate Change and Where to Go from Here,” from acclaimed scientist and author Hope Jahren, as the university’s common reading book for the 2024-2025 academic year. In “The Story of More,” Jahren uses her signature engaging, accessible and sensible style to expand awareness and understanding of the causes and challenges of the climate crisis.
The Office of Research and Innovation, with support from Hayes School of Music and University Libraries, is excited to host the sixth annual Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian event. This event celebrates all research, scholarship and creative endeavors of Appalachian State faculty and staff. Join us for oral presentations, posters, art pieces and performances. Light refreshments will be served.
The First Year Showcase connects first-year and new transfer students with upper-level students and faculty/staff in dance and theatre. Throughout the process, students form a new artistic community. This inclusive, site-specific campus production incorporates anyone who is interested in majoring or minoring in any of the six-degree concentrations within the department. ‘Climate of Change’ is this year’s theme for students to investigate, create, collaborate and devise as they begin their App State experience.
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.
ReSurgence is an all-star jazz septet born as an outgrowth of Chuck Owen’s 19-piece Jazz Surge. Garnering international acclaim with 7 GRAMMY nominations, a sold-out house at New York’s heralded Birdland Jazz Club, and guest appearances with Germany’s renowned WDR Big Band, Chuck sought an opportunity to tour and connect with audiences more intimately.
Suzanne Lasky-Gerard's Emmy award-winning documentary highlights an annual, international educational program that brings individuals to Poland and Israel to study the Holocaust and examine the roots of prejudice, intolerance and hatred. The screening will be followed by a question-and-answer period with Lasky-Gerard.
Join or Die is a 2023 documentary film that explores the decline of civic engagement in the United States and how it has contributed to a national crisis. The film follows Harvard professor and social scientist Robert Putnam as he explores three questions: what makes democracy work, why American democracy is in crisis, and what can be done about it.
As climate change increases the damage associated with extreme events such as heatwaves, floods, hurricanes and fires, communities must work together with local, state, and federal agencies to adapt in ways that prevent harm from extreme events and facilitate post-event recovery. Join us for a (free and open to all) program to learn from two climate resilience experts, Brock Long and Ashley Ward.
Annual Employee Health and Benefits Fair includes health and wellness information from more than 30 campus and community organizations, flu vaccination clinic, and information about Open Enrollment and changes to benefits. Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff and Human Resources sponsor the annual event.
Make your plans to be in the High Country for Homecoming 2024. The fun lasts all week long and culminates with the App State football game on Saturday, October 26. Break out your black and gold — there will be events for all Mountaineers!