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• Dr. Neva J. Specht appointed Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

  Thursday, April 24, 2025

  Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,

  I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Dr. Neva J. Specht to the role of Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, effective May 1. Neva has held the position of acting provost since April of 2024.

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• Message from Chancellor Heather Norris regarding changes to the organizational structure of the university

  Friday, March 21, 2025

  Dear Members of the App State Community,

  As we move into the next chapter for the university, I have made some changes to the organizational structure of our university. This will mean some units will change divisions, while others will remain the same. We believe these changes will streamline our operations and maximize our ability to support student success.

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• Remarks from the March 14, 2025, Meeting of the Board of Trustees

  Friday, March 14, 2025

  Thank you, Chair Ricks, and I'd like to take a moment to convey a special thank-you also to Vice Chair Sofield, Secretary Harris and the full board for your support and encouragement during the last 11 months. I am deeply honored to be Appalachian State University's chancellor, and I look forward to continuing to work with all of you.

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