Mountaineer resiliency is in full force as the university community rallies to meet the challenges presented by COVID-19. Across our campus, faculty, staff and students are exhibiting tremendous ingenuity, determination and resourcefulness as we pull together to safeguard and protect our community. Please know I recognize and appreciate your efforts.

Be assured, we are working together to keep our community safe and our academic mission on course. As the situation continues to change, your single source for the most recent Appalachian updates and directives is App State's coronavirus site.

Our staff and faculty are employing their expertise to quickly and creatively address many questions and logistical considerations, and I greatly appreciate their resourcefulness and expertise.

Please stay informed as we continue to navigate this evolving global challenge. These are difficult times, but Mountaineer Spirit prevails.

Sheri Everts, Chancellor

Messages

• Remarks from the September 29, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Trustees

  Friday, September 29, 2023

  Thank you, Acting Chair Ricks, and good afternoon!

  It's hard to believe it's nearly October already! It's been a very busy beginning to the semester, and I thank you all for the many events you have joined us for since the semester began just over a month ago.

  The first day of classes represents new beginnings for students, faculty and staff, and it's always full of promise and excitement.

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• Important Budget Update

  Friday, September 22, 2023

  Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,

  Budget news from Raleigh is once again, excellent for App State, and we extend our sincere thanks to our legislators for securing important appropriations specifically for our Boone and Hickory campuses, as well as key compensation increases for university employees.

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• State of the University Address

  Friday, September 15, 2023

  Good afternoon and welcome!

  Thank you to those who are joining us today in person, as well as to the faculty, staff and students who are joining via livestream from the Hickory campus.

  The annual State of the University Address is an important opportunity for us to come together as a university community as I share a review of some of the issues we are facing as an institution, along with key accomplishments and plans for the coming year.

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