Dr. Heather Norris, chancellor of Appalachian State University | Focus On

Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Dr. Heather Norris, the eighth chancellor of Appalachian State University, discusses the highlights, growth and challenges that the university has faced in recent years.

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