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App State alumnus Elver DePaz-Lopez.

Elver DePaz-Lopez '25 featured in '1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter.' Dec 18, 2025

Elver DePaz-Lopez is one of 399 December 2025 graduates of the Walker College of Business.

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G.A. Sywassink wearing academic regalia and medallion

G.A. Sywassink awarded App State's honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for decades-long commitment to education Dec 17, 2025

At Appalachian State University’s December 12, 2025 Commencement ceremony, Chancellor Heather Norris bestowed an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters upon George Albert “G.A.” Sywas

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Fortune includes App State in its best in-person master's in data science programs for 2025

Fortune includes App State in its best in-person master's programs for data science Dec 20, 2024

Fortune magazine has ranked Appalachian State University's ...

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Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall Dec 17, 2024

ppalachian State University celebrated graduates’ achievements during Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, marking the culmination of...

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Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast

Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast Dec 17, 2024

The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce will host its 9th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday, January 16,...

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From left are Emily Charlip, Sofie Crump, Grace Houle, Breana Meyer, Tyler Nece, and Alex Pecoraro

Six App State students to travel to Belém, Brazil to participate in United Nations Conference of the Parties Dec 12, 2024

Six students from Appalachian State University have been selected for the 2025...

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Wanjiru named to Cratis D. Williams Society Dec 9, 2024

Kenneth Wanjiru, a graduate student in the Walker College of Business, has been named to the ...

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App State's fourth delegation to United Nations' COP

App State students join global climate action at COP 29 Dec 6, 2024

A student delegation from Appalachian State University had a front-row seat to high-stakes negotiations and international diplomacy at the...

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CERPA helps North Carolina retailers plan for success

CERPA helps North Carolina retailers plan for success Dec 3, 2024

North Carolina Retail Merchants Association anticipates holiday shopping season Dept - ECON, Centers - CERPA, Faculty, Economy, Front Page, Research
In the News: Seriously Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies You Can Order Online

In the News: Seriously Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies You Can Order Online Dec 2, 2024

Appalachia Cookie Company, a Boone-based business that Appalachian State University Alumnus...

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App State has been named a national — and international — leader for business education in 2024–25, receiving recognitions from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes magazine, Fortune magazine and CEO Magazine. Pictured are attendees at the 2023 Business for Good event, hosted by App State’s Walker College of Business. This annual event highlights sustainable business practices.

App State named a national and world leader in business education for 2024–25 Nov 26, 2024

App State’s Walker College of Business, business degree programs have been recognized by US News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine, Fortune... Front Page, Walker College News, MBA, MSADA, Faculty, Students, Dept - MGT, Dept - MKT SCM