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 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...
Doug Johnson ’77 honored as 2026 Walker College Alumnus
Jul 27, 2026
Nine alumni from the university’s academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Graduate Studies and University Libraries, we...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ’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...