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Lauren Solomon '06 MKT with students who earned Stanley Quencher cups for their engagement

Stanley sales director visits her alma mater, advises students on the power of perspective
May 22, 2024

Stanley cups, especially the brand's "quencher cup" that comes in an array of colors, have risen in popularity in recent years, and Stanley 1913, a co...

During App State’s Spring 2024 Commencement, undergraduate students celebrated the tradition of moving their tassels as they joined the more than 147,000 alumni of the university. Just over 4,000 students graduated during the commencement ceremonies, which took place May 10 and 11 on the Boone campus.

Over 4,000 App State grads set to innovate, embrace new challenges and better their communities
May 21, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Thousands of graduates, each with their own unique stories, crossed the stage at Appalachian State University’s Spring 2024 Commence...

App State Interim Chancellor Heather Norris, far left, App State Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Alyson Ebaugh, second from right, and Walker College of Business Dean Sandra Vannoy, far right, with Samantha Williams, department administrator in App State’s Department of Computer Information Systems, at App State’s 2024 Awards of Distinction ceremony, held April 25 on the Boone campus. Williams is one of nine recipients of the 2024 Staff Excellence Award.

App State honors 27 students, faculty and staff at 2nd annual Awards of Distinction ceremony
May 9, 2024

Appalachian State University recognized 27 students, faculty and staff at its second annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, honoring these Mountaineer...

From top left, clockwise, are: First Place Winners Elcie Blackman and Tori Humler, Second Place Winners Avery Clark and Macie Wilson, and Third Place Winners Ashley Meacham and Jack Beatson.

Six named 'excel'lent in first intra-college Excel competition
May 8, 2024

Six Walker College of Business students have won the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge (MECC) at Appalachian State University, earning cash prizes ...

App State has earned high rankings for having graduates with low student loan debt — lower than that of their statewide and national peers, according to recent reports from The Institute for College Access and Success and U.S. News & World Report. Pictured are App State students on the university’s Boone campus.

Less college debt + more lifetime earnings = the App State advantage
May 7, 2024

Is a college degree a good investment? At Appalachian State University, the answer is clear: An App State education continues to be a pathway to a bet...

Economics professor selected as author for U.S. Global Change Research Program’s ‘First National Nature Assessment’

Economics professor selected as author for U.S. Global Change Research Program’s ‘First National Nature Assessment’
Apr 29, 2024

Dr. John Whitehead, a professor in the Department of Economics at Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, has been selected by the ...

From left are Cody Zimmerman, Christine Parker, Barrett Garner, Kennedy Burton and Heatherlyn Hardesty

Professional selling students earn accolades, prize money at National Shores Sales Challenge
Apr 29, 2024

Students from Appalachian State University traveled to Salisbury, Maryland to compete in the National Shores Sales Challenge (NSSC) April 5-6.Sen...

Layla Koroleva, Tanner Landolt

Koroleva, Landolt named to Cratis D. Williams Society
Apr 29, 2024

Two graduate students in the Walker College of Business have been named to the Cratis D. Williams Society at Appalachian State University.The students...

Interim chancellor named for Appalachian State University

Interim chancellor named for Appalachian State University
Apr 22, 2024

Provost and executive vice chancellor Heather Norris assumes the role of interim chancellorRALEIGH, N.C. — University of North Carolina System Presi...

Management, MBA, and Economics students to present their research at 'Student Research and Creative Endeavors' event

Management, MBA, and Economics students to present their research at 'Student Research and Creative Endeavors' event
Apr 12, 2024

Walker College of Business students will be included as part of Appalachian State University's Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors ...