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Chancellor’s and dean’s lists celebrate academic excellence for spring 2026 May 18, 2026

Appalachian State University has released the dean’s and chancellor’s lists for the Spring 2026 semester.

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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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Charlie Chen, Shishir Shakya, and Jason Xiong

Three Walker College professors to present business research at Research and Creative Activity event Sep 24, 2024

The Research and Creative Activity event on Thursday, September 26 has been postponed to a later date.

More information will be...

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From left to right, sharing a hammock during the Welcome to App Field Day on Sanford Mall, inside the new cyberlab, inside a Sanford Hall classroom in Boone...

App State marks its 125th year with strong enrollment Sep 9, 2024

Boone campus population held steady for 5th consecutive year as Hickory campus and online enrollment continue growth

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian...

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Marlett noted as expert reviewer for US News & World Report

Marlett noted as expert reviewer for US News & World Report Sep 6, 2024

U.S. News & World Report, a media company that publishes independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice, includes Dr.

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32 join faculty, staff in the Walker College to begin Fall 2024 term Sep 4, 2024

For fall 2024, 29 new faculty and two staff members joined Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business.

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Vannoy, Meznar, Reed and Xiong

This semester, meet the Walker College leadership team in Hickory Aug 29, 2024

For the Fall 2024 term, business students and faculty members in Hickory are invited to stop by the Hickory Student Commons to meet members of...

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David Dickinson

Dickinson named Research Excellence Professor Aug 28, 2024

Dr. David Dickinson, a professor in the Department of Economics at Appalachian State University,...

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