Students

From left are: (Back Row) Audrey Sumner, Keiran Capuano, Mike Aquino, Avery Clark, Colin McElroy, Ricky Ruckart, Riley Jackson, and Mark Bolinger (Front Row) Kayleigh Torres, Kassandra Mendez Salinas, Madison Hudgins, Grace Houle, and Grace Lisi.

Walker College students gain real-world experience through international competition
Jun 25, 2026

Students in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business are gaining real-world experience by competing against other universities thro...

Amaya Dean, Alex Jenkins, Cooper Himan, Nicholas Villavicencio and Lyla Rowe promoting JIT Energy on Sanford Mall.

Student entrepreneur leverages campus network to launch JIT energy drink
Jun 12, 2026

Cooper Himan, a Walker College of Business student who started a business while at Appalachian State University, is featured in the Watauga Democrat a...

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Chancellor’s and dean’s lists celebrate academic excellence for spring 2026
May 18, 2026

Appalachian State University has released the dean’s and chancellor’s lists for the Spring 2026 semester.1,071 students in the Walker College of B...

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In the News: Green Passport connects Boone with environmentally friendly local businesses
May 14, 2026

The Student Sustainable Business Association (SSBA), a student organization in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, is helping c...

App State honored more than 4,300 Mountaineer graduates — the largest graduating class in university history — during its seven Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies, held May 7–9 in Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus. Pictured, App State Chancellor Heather Norris addresses the Class of 2026.

A record 4,300+ App State graduates are ready for what’s next
May 13, 2026

graduates — the largest graduating class in university history — during its Spring 2026 Commencement, with seven ceremonies held May 7–9 at Holm...

App State alumnus Daniel Russom

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...

Jade Zonato

Jade Zonato '26 — Internship insight and global perspectives
May 8, 2026

A Spring 2026 graduate of the Walker College of Business, Jade Zonato leaves App State with a global mindset shaped by hands‑on experience.An Intern...

Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26

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

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

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...