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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...

Dr. David Marlett

Insurance expert: Homeowners insurance rates are climbing across the state of NC
Jun 24, 2026

Dr. David Marlett, an insurance expert, says inflation, population migration and severe weather are contributing to higher homeowners insurance rates ...

Dr. Brandy Hadley

In the News: Hadley weighs in as inflation pressures spread beyond gas prices
Jun 24, 2026

An article in The Conversation entitled "It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy," explains that rising ...

Middle school students work on a hands‑on IT project during a previous summer camp.

Camps scheduled to be held in Peacock Hall, home of the Walker College of Business
May 27, 2026

Two summer education camps will be hosted in Peacock Hall this June, offering middle school and high school students hands‑on exposure to careers in...

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...

Carmen Concepcion

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...

App State student competitors at UT Knoxville

App State business students compete at MECC Regional Excel Competition in Knoxville
Apr 23, 2026

Seven students from Appalachian State University recently represented the university at the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge (MECC) Regional ...

Dr. Clarice Moran (left) and Dr. Sabina Pandey (right).

Finance professor earns Baden-Württemberg–North Carolina Faculty Mobility Grant
Apr 18, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Two Appalachian State University faculty members have been awarded the Baden-Württemberg–North Carolina Faculty Mobility Grant, mar...

2026 Broyhill Fellows stand with certificates and a trophy after winning the CFA Institute Research Challenge Americas Region first round

Bowden Investment Group reaches Americas Regional Final of CFA Institute Research Challenge
Apr 15, 2026

After winning the Southeast sub-regional and the first round of the Americas Region, students from Appalachian State University’s Bowden Investment ...