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
Jade Zonato '26 — Internship insight and global perspectives
May 8, 2026
A Spring 2026 graduate of the Walker College of Business, Jade Zonato leaves App State with a global mindset shaped by hands‑on experience.An Intern...
Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26 — Choosing progress over pace
May 8, 2026
Alan Sonato‑Ruiz is a first-generation student at Appalachian State University, completing both a BSBA with majors in Computer Information...
Francisca M. Campos ’26 — Saying yes to opportunity and leadership
May 7, 2026
Francisca Campos arrived at Appalachian State University with a promise to herself: say “yes” to opportunity, even when it felt uncomfortable. A f...
Aidan Heyl ’26 — A Mountaineer shaped by service and discipline
May 7, 2026
A Spring 2026 graduate of the Walker College of Business, Aidan Heyl brought a distinctive combination of military service, global perspective, and di...
Sean Owens ’26 — Curiosity and Connections in a Changing World
May 7, 2026
Sean Owens’ graduate experience at Appalachian State University is a continuation of a lifelong theme: curiosity.Sean brought to App State’s Walke...
Carmen Concepcion ’26 — Turning involvement into experience and opportunity
May 3, 2026
When Carmen Concepcion arrived at Appalachian State University, she set out to make the most of every opportunity available to her. Through the W...
