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Panelists speak to students at App State Hickory's Bridge Day. Photo by Jackson Shoe

NCACPA Bridge Day connects business students with accounting professionals Oct 4, 2026

More than 30 students gathered at Appalachian State University’s Hickory campus on Sept.

Alumni, Dept - ACC, Events, Front Page
Doug Johnson, center,with two fellow awardees at the 2026 Alumni Gala. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

Doug Johnson ’77 honored as 2026 Walker College Alumnus Jul 27, 2026

Nine alumni from the university’s academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Graduate Studies and University Libraries...

Alumni, Front Page, Dept - FIN, Business Advisory Council, Walker College News
App State’s Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the university’s 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 on the Boone campus. Pictured with App State Chancellor Heather Norris, center, from left to right, are Young Alumni Award recipient Kendall Lamm ’14, Honorary Alumni Award recipient Shawn Poole, Outstanding Service Award recipient Donna Fiori ’80 and Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Dr. M. Lee Barnes ’90.

4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements Jul 16, 2026

9 alumni awardees from App State’s colleges also recognized

By Brian Miller and Courtney Roberts

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Dr. Brandy Hadley
Christopher W. Taylor ’09 ’11, practitioner-in-residence in the Walker College of Business’ Department of Computer Information Systems, who is leading the Western North Carolina Cyber Resilience Initiative.
Chris Taylor holds the inaugural Hickory Innovation Award in front of a banner with repeating App State Hickory logo
App State honored more than 4,300 Mountaineer graduates — the largest graduating class in university history — during its seven Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies, held May 7–9 in Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus. Pictured, App State Chancellor Heather Norris addresses the Class of 2026.

A record 4,300+ App State graduates are ready for what’s next May 13, 2026

graduates — the largest graduating class in university history — during its Spring 2026 Commencement, with seven ceremonies held May 7–9 at...

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Jade Zonato

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...

Students, Alumni, International
Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26

Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26 — Choosing progress over pace May 8, 2026

Alan Sonato‑Ruiz is a first-generation student at Appalachian State University, ...

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Francisca M. Campos ’26

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:...

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Aidan Heyl ’26

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...

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