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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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2023-24 Outstanding Graduate Student Service Awardee Layla Koroleva with Walker College of Business Dean Sandra Vannoy

MBA, MSADA student named Outstanding Graduate Student Service Awardee Apr 3, 2024

The Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies held its annual awards ceremony on Appalachian State University's campus on Tuesday, April 2,...

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App State economics students measure the impact of Fire Mountain Bike Trails

App State economics students measure the impact of Fire Mountain Bike Trails Mar 26, 2024

The economic impact of the Fire Mountain Bike Trails (FMBT) on the surrounding region is significant, according to research from...

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Alumna Tammy DeBoer '91 will speak as March 22 Boyles Lecturer

Alumna Tammy DeBoer '91 serves as March 22 Boyles Lecturer Mar 22, 2024

The 65th event in Appalachian State University's Boyles Distinguished Lecture Series took place Friday, March 22 (10:00 a.m.) in the Holmes...

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Spring 2024 Courageous Conversations Recap Mar 21, 2024

A recent article published by the Appalachian highlights the spring edition of the Walker College of Business' Courageous Conversations series....

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The students are Economics Junior Sitara Bren, Senior Sustainable Development Major Bella Carpenter, Senior Management Major Josh Derienzo, and Senior International Business Catie Holder.

App State students attend Sustainable Business & Social Impact conference Mar 21, 2024

Four Appalachian State University students recently attended the Sustainable Business & Social Impact (SBSI) conference at Duke University’s...

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From left are Josh Derienzo, Bella Carpenter, Ethan McAlonen and Matthias Von Feilitzsch. The four App State students attended GreenBiz 2024 as part of a Walker College of Business program dedicated to sustainable business.

App State students, faculty members seek hands-on, tangible solutions at Greenbiz Mar 13, 2024

Four Appalachian State University students and three Walker College of Business faculty members recently attended Greenbiz – a sustainability...

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App State Alumnus Bob Hatley

An iBackAPP Day challenge: Alumnus Bob Hatley invites support for the Peacock Hall addition Mar 6, 2024

On March 6, 2024, Appalachian State University alumnus Bob Hatley '72 invited the Walker College Network to 'Back APP' by supporting the...

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Walker College Alumni Alyssa Bouchard, Omar Gonzalez

‘How I funded my App State education’ Feb 20, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Being a Mountaineer doesn’t have to come with a mountain of debt. As App State alums can attest, you might be surprised by just how...

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