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Jillian Goldstein, left, accepts a certificate with the text

17 present at WCOB Honors program celebration, digital marketing major earns 'best paper'
Jan 7, 2026

Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business Honors students presented on special topics during the college's senior honors celebration o...

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Chancellor’s and dean’s lists celebrate academic excellence for fall 2025
Jan 6, 2026

Appalachian State University has released the dean’s and chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2025 semester.1,097 students in the Walker College of Bus...

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. He was featured in Appalachian State University's feat...

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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 u...

Bailey Tumas is among the students earning their degrees from Appalachian State University's Hickory campus — the second class to do so.

Bailey Tumas '25 — Perseverance and pride at App State Hickory
Dec 15, 2025

Bailey Tumas is among the students earning their degrees from Appalachian State University's Hickory campus — the second class t...

Sarah Lingle at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Appalachian State University's campu

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 International Economics, but also strong analytical ski...

Zach Needles '25

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 Appalachian State University, he didn’t know anyone, but he quickly found...

Aidan Sands

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 University through leadership, academic excellence, and a commitm...

Jonah Smith turns his tassel at Appalachian State University's December 12, 2025 commencement Ceremony

Jonah Smith '25 — Turning vision into reality
Dec 12, 2025

Jonah Smith has made an impact on Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business by breathing new life into a student organization that h...

Carly Court in front of Appalachian State University sign

Carly Court '25 — Leading early, building connections
Dec 12, 2025

There is no question that Carly Court is a hard worker. Her diligence and commitment to her studies in high school, community college, and at Appalach...