Daniel Russom '26 — A self-taught builder taking flight
May 8, 2026
The following feature is included in an Appalachian Today story, A record 4,300+ App State graduates are ready for what’s next.Daniel Russom, o...
Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26 — Choosing progress over pace
May 8, 2026
Alan Sonato‑Ruiz is a first-generation student at Appalachian State University, completing both a BSBA with majors in Computer Information...
Francisca M. Campos ’26 — Saying yes to opportunity and leadership
May 7, 2026
Francisca Campos arrived at Appalachian State University with a promise to herself: say “yes” to opportunity, even when it felt uncomfortable. A f...
Aidan Heyl ’26 — A Mountaineer shaped by service and discipline
May 7, 2026
A Spring 2026 graduate of the Walker College of Business, Aidan Heyl brought a distinctive combination of military service, global perspective, and di...
Sean Owens ’26 — Curiosity and Connections in a Changing World
May 7, 2026
Sean Owens’ graduate experience at Appalachian State University is a continuation of a lifelong theme: curiosity.Sean brought to App State’s Walke...
Corin Palmer ’26 — “Never too late” for a first-generation Mountaineer earning two tech degrees
May 3, 2026
After falling in love with computers at age five, Corin Palmer took a different path before returning to that lifelong passion with renewed focus and ...
Carmen Concepcion ’26 — Turning involvement into experience and opportunity
May 3, 2026
When Carmen Concepcion arrived at Appalachian State University, she set out to make the most of every opportunity available to her. Through the W...
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,...
Appalachian Research in Business Symposium draws regional scholars
May 1, 2026
The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University recently hosted the Appalachian Research in Business Symposium (ARBS) on the university...
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...