Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris
Dr. Heather Norris
Interim Chancellor

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris became Appalachian State University’s ninth leader on April 19, 2024. She brings more than two decades of academic leadership, vision and expertise to the role, after having served as App State’s provost and executive vice chancellor since May 2021. She fulfilled that role in an interim capacity beginning in February 2020. Her career has been characterized by her strong, collaborative leadership and service to both App State and the greater community.

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Chancellor's messages

  • App State Update: A message from Interim Chancellor Heather Norris
    Friday, October 18, 2024

    When we began this week, we took a big step forward on our long and varied road to recovery. I commend our many students, who were unsure of what it would be like to return to the classroom and to campus, and our faculty and staff, who were uncertain of what needs would arise that they would be called on to meet and who, together, bravely took that important step forward.

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  • Message from Interim Chancellor Heather Norris
    Thursday, October 17, 2024

    Yesterday, we welcomed our university community back to a campus that is open and ready to serve, thanks to hundreds of staff, faculty and students who have worked and volunteered hundreds of hours since Hurricane Helene hit our area.

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  • Message from Interim Chancellor Heather Norris
    Wednesday, October 16, 2024

    Interim Chancellor Heather Norris shares a message of support for students, faculty and staff as fall 2024 classes resume following Hurricane Helene.

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