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Three passport books with text "Sustainably, Boone Passport - Boone's Green Passport, Presented by the Student Sustainable Business Association of App State"

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...

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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 Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone

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Insurance students travel to RISKWORLD, participate in global conference May 9, 2025

Appalachian State University students traveled to the Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.)...

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Tori Humler

Data analytics student named to Cratis D. Williams Society May 2, 2025

Tori Humler, a graduate student in the Walker College of Business, has been named to the ...

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Will Sears appointed vice chancellor of university advancement at App State

Walker College alumnus appointed App State vice chancellor of university advancement May 2, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — William James Sears Jr. has been appointed vice chancellor of university advancement at Appalachian State University, announced...

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Sparks to serve as Macebearer for May 10 Commencement

Sparks to serve as Macebearer for May 10 Commencement May 1, 2025

Dr. Richard Sparks will serve as macebearer for this semester's Walker College of Business Commencement.

Dr. Jeff Kaleta will carry the...

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From left are Clark, Hamlin, Perdue, Ramos, Lievano and Meacham

Walker College students take on an Excel challenge Apr 30, 2025

Students from Appalachian State University exhibited data analytics skills during a Microsoft Excel competition, testing their abilities against...

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From left are Dr. Chris McNeil, Ella Fabion, Connor Perdue, Ashley Meacham, Sarah Bergin, Hailey Martin, Enzo Ramos, Amelia Griffith, and Tori Humler.

Students 'excel' on Rocky Top Apr 28, 2025

Students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 5 to participate in...

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