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Kathy Pou, center, earned her BSBA degree in economics from App State's Walker College of Business in 1979. In 2025, she was named alumna of the year for the Walker College of Business. She stands with her husband, Bill, and Walker College Dean Sandra Vannoy.

Kathy Pou ’79 honored as 2025 Walker College Alumna Jul 17, 2025

Kathryn 'Kathy' Oszmianski Pou ’79 ECO has been named alumna of the year for the Walker College of Business by Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association.

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The App State Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the university’s 2025 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 12 on the Boone campus. Pictured with App State Chancellor Heather Norris, center, from left to right, are Outstanding Service Award recipient Phillip Ostwalt ’83, Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Kimberly Shepherd ’97, Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Retired U.S. Army Col. Edna Cummings ’78 and Young Alumni Award recipient Bryson Stewart ’09.

Ostwalt, Stewart honored as App State Alumni Awardees Jul 17, 2025

Phil Ostwalt '83 holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting; Bryson Stewart '09 holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Alumni, Dept - ACC, Dept - MKT SCM, Front Page
App State’s Disaster Relief Hub, which operated from Oct. 1 until Oct. 18 in Plemmons Student Union, offered in-person and virtual resources and support for faculty, staff and students impacted by Hurricane Helene.

App State alum donates $1 million to Disaster Relief Fund Nov 8, 2024

Dr. Lee Barnes ’90 catalyzes support for students, faculty and staff impacted by Hurricane Helene Alumni, Front Page
Luke Combs, left, and Eric Church perform at Concert for Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

In the News: Luke Combs, Eric Church help raise millions for WNC with concert [alumni featured] Oct 27, 2024

App State alumni and country music stars Luke Combs and Eric Church ’00 hosted a Hurricane Helene relief concert at Bank of America Stadium in...

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From left are Robert Lackey, Brad Lail, Lori Alala '90, Sandra Vannoy '94 '96, Darrell Johnson, and Guy Holbrook '96
Chamber to honor nine during Spirit of Boone event

Chamber to honor nine during Spirit of Boone event Aug 26, 2024

The Boone Chamber of Commerce will honor nine local leaders and businesses at its 75th Annual Membership Gathering on Thursday, September 12....

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Jeff and Liz Mick ’81 support multiple scholarships at App State. Jeff, left, and Liz, right, are pictured with App State alumnus Carlos Franco ’00, a previous recipient of The Elizabeth and Jeffrey Mick Endowed Scholarship in Business.
The six faculty and staff winners of the 2024 Sywassink Awards for Excellence, awarded by App State’s Walker College of Business. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Jim Westerman, Dr. Dennis Guignet, Chris Taylor, Sabrina Cheves, Katharine Stone and Dr. David Marlett.
Accounting department releases Summer 2024 alumni newsletter

Accounting department releases Summer 2024 alumni newsletter Aug 7, 2024

The Department of Accounting at Appalachian State University has released its Summer 2024 alumni...

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The North Carolina School of Banking has relocated its headquarters to App State, forming a strategic partnership to enrich academic and professional development opportunities for future banking leaders. More than 200 financial professionals across the state took part in the school’s 2024 program, held July 22–26 at App State’s Boone campus.

NC School of Banking moves headquarters to App State to foster ‘excellence in banking education’ Aug 1, 2024

More than 200 financial professionals took part in the school’s 2024 program at App State

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Walker College Dean Sandra Vannoy, Craig Stephenson ’82 and Alumni Affairs Director Stephanie Billings

Craig Stephenson ’82 honored as 2024 Walker College Alumnus, business alumni celebrated Jul 19, 2024

Craig Stephenson ’82 was celebrated as the Walker College of Business alumni honoree at Appalachian State University's 2024...

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Wayne and Gigi Miller

Wayne and Gigi Miller ’85: App State provided us with a launchpad for our careers May 28, 2024


Wayne and Gigi Miller, both 1985 graduates of Appalachian State University, met on campus in Boone. Today they own and operate...

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