Alumni

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, were honored alongside the f...

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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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Finance alumnus shares why he gave to the Mountaineer Emergency Fund

Finance alumnus shares why he supports the Mountaineer Emergency Fund Sep 9, 2020

Appalachian State University's University Advancement Office recently sent...

Alumni, Dept - FIN, Bowden Investment Group
Finance alumna featured as district leader in Brooklyn, New York
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...

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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 ...

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