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Ashley Vinson, associate director in App State Student Affairs, stands to be recognized during the university’s 2026 Awards of Distinction ceremony, held April 28 on the Boone campus. Vinson is a recipient of the 2026 Staff Excellence Award.

29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
May 1, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony,...

Clockwise from back left are Justin Kent, David Itson, Kevin Eller, Asher Fazal, Ben Tugwell and Cele Burt

Six earn App State Awards of Distinction
Apr 29, 2026

Six faculty, staff and students in the Walker College of Business were celebrated for exemplary contributions to the success of Appalachian State...

App State student competitors at UT Knoxville

App State business students compete at MECC Regional Excel Competition in Knoxville
Apr 23, 2026

Seven students from Appalachian State University recently represented the university at the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge (MECC) Regional ...

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Jade Zonato Shares insights from her internship experience
Apr 22, 2026

Each year, an outstanding International Business student is chosen for an exclusive “student spotlight” interview. This year’s interviewee is Ja...

Dozens of recipients of App State Black and Gold Awards smiling at the awards ceremony

Walker College students, organizations recognized by App State
Apr 20, 2026

Appalachian State University's Office of Campus Activities recently announced the recipients of the 2025-26 Black and Gold Leadership A...

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In the News: International business major to serve as student body vp
Mar 31, 2026

According to a recent article in the Appalachian by Haley DiFruscio, sophomore international business major Yauri Hatcher will serve as Appalachian St...

Dr. Justin Kent, Appalachian State University School/College Awardee

Management faculty selected as App State college awardee by UNC Board of Governors
Mar 17, 2026

Appalachian State University has announced its 2026 winners of App State’s 2026 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Awards.Dr. Justin...

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Walker College welcomes new faculty members for Spring 2026 semester
Feb 12, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has welcomed 16 new faculty to begin the Spring 2026 term.Josh Sigmon, Accounting Lectu...

Clockwise from top left are Lana Butler, Yauri Hatcher, David Itson, Lorena Moors Cely, Harley Locklear, Tyler Nece, Ethan Salemy, Lucas Schwinger, Ethan Truesdale, Charlie Van Winkle, Jadon Williams, and Oscar Yarbrough.

App State names 12 Holland Fellows for 2026
Dec 19, 2025

Twelve outstanding students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been selected for the prestigious 2026 Holland Fello...

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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 2025 Management Student of the Year, has left a lasting mark on the Walker College of Bus...