The Chancellor of appalachian state university in boone, north carolina is resigning...Sheri everts has held the job since 2014.Denise - when I first heard the

R ALEIGH, N.C. ( WBTV) - An interim chancellor has been named for Appalachian State University, the University of North Carolina System said Friday. Heather Hulburt Norris, provost and executive vice chancellor at App State, will succeed Sheri Everts, who stepped down as chancellor after 10 years. The appointment became effective Friday.

Sheri Everts’ tenure as chancellor brought a decade of “growth and momentum” to the Boone university, but was not without controversy.

Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts is stepping down, citing health problems. Her last day will be Friday. “Over the last few months, I have been experiencing significant health challenges,

The chancellor of Appalachian State University announced Monday that she will step down later this week, citing health issues.

The chancellor of Appalachian State University is resigning. Chancellor Sheri Everts announced Monday she would be stepping down on Friday. She’s making the decision in order to focus on her health and wellbeing after facing “significant health challenges,” she said.

App State’s Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Heather Norris will take on the role following the resignation of Sheri Everts on Monday.

The chancellor at Appalachian State University is stepping aside after a 10-year run, citing health challenges as the reason, officials announced.

App State's chancellor is stepping down after 10 years leading the school, a period that saw significant growth in enrollment and fundraising.