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• Remarks from welcome event celebrating Dr. Heather Norris’ appointment as App State Chancellor

  Thursday, February 27, 2025

  Watch the Feb. 27 livestreamed remarks from the welcome event celebrating Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris' appointment as chancellor of Appalachian State University. University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans announced Norris' appointment upon election by the Board of Governors of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System on Feb. 27.

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• A Tribute to Chancellor Francis T. Borkowski

  Wednesday, January 22, 2025

  It is with great sadness that I share that Dr. Francis Thomas Borkowski, Appalachian State University’s fifth leader, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19.

  Frank led our university for 10 years from 1993 to 2003, and during this time, he strengthened the university’s academic reputation, expanding our global education programs, supporting programs designed for first-year students’ success, and helping extend the reach of the university’s arts programs through An Appalachian Summer Festival and the Hayes School of Music, which was named under his tenure in honor of Mariam Cannon Hayes, who had contributed the university’s largest gift to date in support of the arts at the university.

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• Remarks from the December 6, 2024, Meeting of the Board of Trustees

  Friday, December 6, 2024

  Thank you, Chair Ricks.

  I’d like to begin by thanking Trustee Schaefer for hosting us for a fabulous reception last night. It was a lovely evening with wonderful people in a magical setting. A great way to end a semester and begin a holiday season! 

  My report today will focus on App State’s enduring resilience, as evidenced by our Mountain Strong recovery from Hurricane Helene, as well as our successes in teaching, research, fundraising and athletics.

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