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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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Sarah Lingle at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Appalachian State University's campu

Sarah Lingle '25 — Global perspective and career readiness Dec 12, 2025

Sarah Lingle leaves Appalachian State University with not only a Bachelor of Arts in ...

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Business students honored, organizations recognized during 2018 SOLA ceremony

Business students honored, organizations recognized during 2018 SOLA ceremony Apr 20, 2018

Two Walker College of Business students were honored and four business-oriented student organizations were recognized during the 2018...

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From left, back row, clockwise: Appalachian State University Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Randy Edwards, North Carolina Representative Destin Hall, IIANC Vice President of Governmental Affairs Joe Stewart. Brantley Center Director David Marlett, Appalachian Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter President Christy Simpers and Appalachian Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter Vice President Shelby Weatherman (Photo Submitted)

NC State Representative Destin Hall meets with, advises business students at Appalachian Apr 18, 2018

NC State Representative Destin Hall addressed a capacity crowd of Appalachian State University students during a recent event in...

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Hospitality students help plan SAVOR

Hospitality students help plan SAVOR Blowing Rock Apr 16, 2018

Students at Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business are helping to document and plan SAVOR Blowing Rock, a...

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McNeil named chairperson for Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance

McNeil named chairperson for Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance Apr 9, 2018

Dr. Chris McNeil, an associate professor of finance at Appalachian State University, has been named chair of the ...

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Economics alumnus to speak April 10 on "Job Market for Quants in Bank Stress Testing" Apr 5, 2018

Frank Thomas, a quantitative team leader for funds management at BB&T, will speak on “The Job Market for Quants in Bank Stress Testing” ...

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Alumni Spotlight: Ole Mason Jar celebrates five years Apr 4, 2018

Men's clothing and lifestyle brand Ole Mason Jar is officially celebrating five years in business.

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Alternatives to Today's Capitalism: an April 18 lunch and learn opportunity

"Alternatives to Today's Capitalism" lunch and learn to be held April 18 Apr 4, 2018

Aldous Huxley once said "Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted."

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Alumni from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will speak at the 10th annual Global Opportunities Conference on Friday, April 13 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm in the Plemmons Student Union on Appalachian State University's campus.

Alumni to return to campus to speak about the importance of a global mindset Mar 29, 2018

Alumni from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will speak at the 10th annual Global Opportunities Conference...

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