Our alumni make up the Walker College network and provide outstanding opportunities to our students and graduates. Engage with the students and faculty in the Walker College of Business, and with your fellow App State alumni! Return to Campus: Opportunities to return to campus include Business Connections / Spring Connect, the Boyles Lecture, the Global Opportunities Conference, and the Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit, among others. Stay in Touch: Inform us of goings on by submitting news and sharing stories, and read your fellow alumni class notes. Follow Us on Social Media: Follow the Walker College on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Alumni News
Elver DePaz-Lopez '25 featured in '1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter.'
Dec 18, 2025
Elver DePaz-Lopez is one of 399 December 2025 graduates of the Walker College of Business. He was featured in Appalachian State University's feat...
G.A. Sywassink awarded App State's honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for decades-long commitment to education
Dec 17, 2025
At Appalachian State University’s December 12, 2025 Commencement ceremony, Chancellor Heather Norris bestowed an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters u...
Bailey Tumas '25 — Perseverance and pride at App State Hickory
Dec 15, 2025
Bailey Tumas is among the students earning their degrees from Appalachian State University's Hickory campus — the second class t...
Sarah Lingle '25 — Global perspective and career readiness
Dec 12, 2025
Sarah Lingle leaves Appalachian State University with not only a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics, but also strong analytical ski...
Zach Needles '25 — From transfer to trailblazer, a home in the insurance industry
Dec 12, 2025
When Zach Needles transferred from North Carolina State University to Appalachian State University, he didn’t know anyone, but he quickly found...
Aidan Sands '25 — Leading, collaborating, driving excellence
Dec 12, 2025
Aidan Sands has made his mark in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University through leadership, academic excellence, and a commitm...
