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App State’s Disaster Relief Hub, which operated from Oct. 1 until Oct. 18 in Plemmons Student Union, offered in-person and virtual resources and support for faculty, staff and students impacted by Hurricane Helene.

App State alum donates $1 million to Disaster Relief Fund
Nov 8, 2024

Dr. Lee Barnes ’90 catalyzes support for students, faculty and staff impacted by Hurricane HeleneBOONE, N.C. — When Hurricane Helene hit Western N...

Luke Combs, left, and Eric Church perform at Concert for Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

In the News: Luke Combs, Eric Church help raise millions for WNC with concert [alumni featured]
Oct 27, 2024

App State alumni and country music stars Luke Combs and Eric Church ’00 hosted a Hurricane Helene relief concert at Bank of America Stadium in Charl...

From left are Robert Lackey, Brad Lail, Lori Alala '90, Sandra Vannoy '94 '96, Darrell Johnson, and Guy Holbrook '96

Hickory Leadership Forum brings together Walker College faculty, alumni and Hickory business leaders
Sep 6, 2024

Appalachian State University recently launched The Hickory Leadership Forum, with a focus on “Leading with Compassion.”The first event, featuring ...

Chamber to honor nine during Spirit of Boone event

Chamber to honor nine during Spirit of Boone event
Aug 26, 2024

The Boone Chamber of Commerce will honor nine local leaders and businesses at its 75th Annual Membership Gathering on Thursday, September 12. Three in...

Jeff and Liz Mick ’81 support multiple scholarships at App State. Jeff, left, and Liz, right, are pictured with App State alumnus Carlos Franco ’00, a previous recipient of The Elizabeth and Jeffrey Mick Endowed Scholarship in Business.

Significant gift from Jeff Mick and Liz Mick ’81 will support App State academics and athletics
Aug 9, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has received a significant gift from Mountaineers Jeff Mick and Liz Mick ’81, of Jefferson, benefitting...

The six faculty and staff winners of the 2024 Sywassink Awards for Excellence, awarded by App State’s Walker College of Business. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Jim Westerman, Dr. Dennis Guignet, Chris Taylor, Sabrina Cheves, Katharine Stone and Dr. David Marlett.

App State recognizes 6 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence
Aug 8, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Six faculty and staff members in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have earned Sywassink Awards for Exc...

Accounting department releases Summer 2024 alumni newsletter

Accounting department releases Summer 2024 alumni newsletter
Aug 7, 2024

The Department of Accounting at Appalachian State University has released its Summer 2024 alumni newsletter. The newsletter includes a ...

The North Carolina School of Banking has relocated its headquarters to App State, forming a strategic partnership to enrich academic and professional development opportunities for future banking leaders. More than 200 financial professionals across the state took part in the school’s 2024 program, held July 22–26 at App State’s Boone campus.

NC School of Banking moves headquarters to App State to foster ‘excellence in banking education’
Aug 1, 2024

More than 200 financial professionals took part in the school’s 2024 program at App StateBOONE, N.C. — The North Carolina School of Banking (NCSB)...

Walker College Dean Sandra Vannoy, Craig Stephenson ’82 and Alumni Affairs Director Stephanie Billings

Craig Stephenson ’82 honored as 2024 Walker College Alumnus, business alumni celebrated
Jul 19, 2024

Craig Stephenson ’82 was celebrated as the Walker College of Business alumni honoree at Appalachian State University's 2024 Alumni Awards Gala....

Wayne and Gigi Miller

Wayne and Gigi Miller ’85: App State provided us with a launchpad for our careers
May 28, 2024

Wayne and Gigi Miller, both 1985 graduates of Appalachian State University, met on campus in Boone. Today they own and operate PrintMarketing, LLC., a...

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