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In the News: Entrepreneurship students help build Sweet Carolina Water company Feb 3, 2026

An article by Alayna Day and Nathaniel Eaton, recently published in The Appalachian, Appalachian State University's independent, student-r

Students, Alumni, Centers - Center for Entrepreneurship, Front Page
App State alumnus Elver DePaz-Lopez.

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.

Students, Alumni, Dept - MKT SCM, Front Page, International
G.A. Sywassink wearing academic regalia and medallion

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 upon George Albert “G.A.” Sywas

Alumni, Front Page, Walker College News, Business Advisory Council
Dawn Medlin presents a gift to Doris Medlin, to recognize the establishment of the Bob and Doris Medlin Scholarship, named for Medlin.

Dr. Dawn Medlin retires, Walker College invites former students and App State community to support future students Jul 27, 2020

After more than 30 years as a professor at Appalachian State University, Dr. Dawn Medlin is set to retire.

Alumni, Faculty, Dept - CIS, Giving
Alumnus, clothing designer featured in 'Think Christian McCaffrey looks fly?' article

Alumnus, clothing designer featured in 'Think Christian McCaffrey looks fly?' article May 12, 2020

Appalachian State University alumnus Edward "Mitch" Purgason '15 is a clothing designer based out of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Alumni, Dept - MGT
An April drone photograph of the Appalachian State University campus. While the campus remains closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Spring 2020 graduates will celebrate a virtual commencement May 16.

3,600-plus Mountaineer graduates set to make history during App State’s virtual Spring 2020 Commencement May 5, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Despite two world wars and a crippling depression, Appalachian State University has never canceled a commencement ceremony during...

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Pictured, clockwise from top left are Annas, Black, Dillon, Trevisan, Moore and Bagwell.

Brantley Center names six to advisory council Apr 28, 2020

Appalachian State University's Brantley Risk & Insurance Center (BRIC) recently gained six new members of its board of advisors, according to...

Alumni, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Business Advisory Council, Dept - FIN, Front Page
Women of Walker experience distance networking opportunities with potential employers

Women of Walker experience distance networking opportunities with potential employers Apr 24, 2020

Representatives from E & J Gallo Winery recently hosted Appalachian State University's ...

Events, Centers - Business Career Services, COVID-19, Students, Alumni
Appalachian launches professional certificate in business analytics

Appalachian's professional certificate in business analytics, alumni discount Apr 15, 2020

New for Spring 2020, Appalachian State University will offer a certificate in business analytics for working professionals.

Walker College News, Centers - CARE, Dept - CIS, Front Page, Alumni
App State Women of Walker participate in Zoom Session with Bowman

Walker College alumna, leadership expert, offers social distancing-approved interaction to female business majors Apr 6, 2020

In Spring 2020, when all Appalachian State University students have been instructed to stay at home and learn online, Walker College of Business...

Alumni, Dept - MKT SCM, Students, Front Page, Centers - Business Career Services, COVID-19

Alumni transition business from outdoor gear production to face mask production amid pandemic shortages Apr 5, 2020

In recent weeks, America's healthcare system has seen a mass shortage of PPE, personal protective equipment, and some citizens are assisting with...

Alumni, Dept - FIN, Dept - MGT, Holland Fellows, Sustainable Business, Front Page, COVID-19
Chase Warrington '08 and his wife, Allison, and their 50-pound husky Koda in Valencia, Spain, where they live and work remotely

Walker College alumnus offers tips for employees working from home Mar 26, 2020

Working remotely is top-of-mind for many Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alumni, Holland Fellows, Front Page, Staff, Sustainable Business, International, COVID-19