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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,...

Middle school students work on a hands‑on IT project during a previous summer camp.

Camps scheduled to be held in Peacock Hall, home of the Walker College of Business
May 1, 2026

Two summer education camps will be hosted in Peacock Hall this June, offering middle school and high school students hands‑on exposure to careers in...

From left are Jonah Chapman, Matteo Di Martino, Kiera Murphy, Sawyer O'Donnell, Skyler Perguidi, Noah Sorg

Six student businesses selected for Student Venture Funding
Apr 30, 2026

Six Appalachian State University students have been selected to receive Student Venture Fund awards to support the development of businesses with...

Dr. Shishir Shakya

Faculty featured: Economics professor on AI to improve student learning outcomes
Apr 30, 2026

An article titled "We Designed an AI Tutor That Helps College Students Reason Rather Than Give Them Answers," examines how artificial i...

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...

A student competes in the 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition at App State on April 17

Students showcase strategic thinking in 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition
Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business hosted the first-ever 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition, bringing together undergraduate and graduate s...

Grace Lisi, left, received the

WCOB celebrates student excellence at honors convocation
Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized outstanding student leaders during its annual Honors Convocation on April 17. It's one of many celebrat...

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...

Dr. Clarice Moran (left) and Dr. Sabina Pandey (right).

Finance professor earns Baden-Württemberg–North Carolina Faculty Mobility Grant
Apr 18, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Two Appalachian State University faculty members have been awarded the Baden-Württemberg–North Carolina Faculty Mobility Grant, mar...

2026 Broyhill Fellows stand with certificates and a trophy after winning the CFA Institute Research Challenge Americas Region first round

Bowden Investment Group reaches Americas Regional Final of CFA Institute Research Challenge
Apr 15, 2026

After winning the Southeast sub-regional and the first round of the Americas Region, students from Appalachian State University’s Bowden Investment ...

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