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 Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone
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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‑o
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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 Com
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Jonah Smith '25 — Turning vision into reality Dec 12, 2025
Jonah Smith has made an impact on Appalachian State University’s Walker College of...
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Carly Court '25 — Leading early, building connections Dec 12, 2025
There is no question that Carly Court is a hard worker.
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Emily Bills '25 — Creating opportunities for others and shaping industries, before graduation Dec 11, 2025
Emily Bills, Appalachian State University’s ...
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Kimberly Shellman '25 — Combining technical expertise and creativity to make her own way Dec 11, 2025
After earning her industrial engineering degree from Clemson University with an emphasis in computing, and with both her parents teaching at...
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Julien Sagnol '25 — Balancing academics and leadership as an international student Dec 11, 2025
Julien Sagnol turned challenges into success, earning a perfect academic record and...
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Victor Salgado '25 — Lifelong learning and service and a 20-year journey to a dual graduate degree Dec 11, 2025
Victor Salgado’s collegiate journey has been more than 20 years in the making...
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Board of Trustees approves names for two spaces in Peacock Hall expansion Dec 9, 2025
Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees has approved the naming of two spaces in...
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