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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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Free tax help lab for App State students now open Feb 6, 2026

The Department of Accounting operates a Free Tax Help Lab for Appalachian State University...

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App State’s online bachelor’s programs and graduate programs in business, education and nursing — offered through App State Online — are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which recognized the university in its “2026 Best Online Programs” rankings. Pictured, two Mountaineer students smile while working on their laptops.

US News rankings spotlight quality of App State Online degree programs Feb 6, 2026

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Student members of ASE, founders of Carolina Sweet Water, at their first-ever production run

Entrepreneurship students help build Sweet Carolina Water company Feb 3, 2026

An article by Alayna Day and Nathaniel Eaton, published in The Appalachian, Appalachian State...

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App State's Brantley Risk & Insurance Center helps coordinate career fairs on App State's campus

In the News: Insurance professor weighs in on insurance industry 'talent crisis' in IA Magazine Feb 2, 2026

IA Magazine has highlighted insights from Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s...

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Q4 2025 Economic Indicators Report cover from Boone Chamber of Commerce with large Q4 and Boone Chamber logo within Q.

Guidance from banking professor featured in Boone Chamber's 'Economic Indicators' report Jan 29, 2026

A summary of local economic impacts written by Dr. Harry Davis, NC Bankers Professor at  Appalachian State University, was featured in the...

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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...

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