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From left are Walker College Dean’s Club-funded student researchers Emma Kate Appleton, Brody Behm, Delaney Clark, Riley Jenkins, and Ryan Zigbuo.

Business students awarded Dean’s Club grants to support research projects
Nov 9, 2026

Five Appalachian State University students have received grant funding from the Walker College of Business Dean’s Club to pursue projects alongside ...

from left are Jon Bleakley, Dennis Guignet, Jesse Pipes, Meredith Pipes, Shirley Morris and Ayla Solomon, who were all recognized as Global Good awardees in 2026

Walker College honors Global Good, Triple E award recipients
Oct 7, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized six faculty, staff and students for their contributions to sustainability and global engagement during the S...

Morgan and Whitehead

App State economists examine the profitability of contact lenses in eye care practices
Sep 3, 2026

Appalachian State University Professors of Economics Dr. Ash Morgan and Dr. John Whitehead recently co-authored a report on contact lens profitab...

Renato Molina

Molina named inaugural Stephenson Family Distinguished Scholar
Aug 25, 2026

The Walker College of Business has named Dr. Renato Molina the inaugural Stephenson Family Distinguished Scholar at Appalachian State University. The ...

Walker College welcomes new faculty, staff, leadership for Fall 2026 semester
Aug 24, 2026

The Walker College of Business welcomes 15 new faces as faculty and staff members for the fall term.AccountingMike Neel, Associate ProfessorDr. Michae...

From left are faculty members newly named to professorships in the Walker College: Dennis Guignet, Alex Holcomb, Jeff Kaleta, Tammy Kowalczyk, and Doug Roberts

5 App State faculty members appointed to Partners in Excellence Professorships in the Walker College, 6 re-appointed to second terms
Aug 21, 2026

Five faculty members at Appalachian State University have been appointed to professorships in the Walker College of Business, and six have been reappo...

App State faculty and staff recipients of the Walker College of Business’ 2026 Sywassink Awards for Excellence. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Abhijit Ramalingam, Dr. Brandy Hadley, Scott Jensen, Dr. Harry Davis, Dr. Matt Crump, Cele Burt and Dr. Jonathan Bitting. Not pictured is Dr. Robin Romanus. Photo by Sabrina Cheves

App State honors 8 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence
Aug 4, 2026

New to this year’s awards — the Sywassink Legacy of Excellence Award BOONE, N.C. — Eight faculty and staff members in Appalachian State Uni...

App State’s Division of Academic Affairs recognized Dr. Dave McEvoy, chair of the Department of Economics, left, and Dr. Tracie McLemore Salinas, chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, as the recipients of this year’s Departmental Leadership Awards. McEvoy and Salinas received their awards on July 16, during the university’s Chancellor’s Chair Summer Institute, which was held on the Boone campus.

App State Departmental Leadership Awards: McEvoy, Salinas honored for impact on academic community
Jul 20, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University faculty Dr. Dave McEvoy and Dr. Tracie McLemore Salinas have been honored as the recipients of this yearâ...

A group of kayakers travel on the South Fork River.

In the news: Morgan, research on economic impact of outdoor recreation featured on NPR
Jun 18, 2026

Appalachian State University Professor of Economics Dr. Ash Morgan was recently featured in a WFAE-FM show, Charlotte Talks With Mike Collin...

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...

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