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Carly Court in front of Appalachian State University sign

Carly Court '25 — Leading early, building connections
Dec 12, 2025

There is no question that Carly Court is a hard worker. Her diligence and commitment to her studies in high school, community college, and at Appalach...

Emily Bills stands with a Presidents' Roundtable sign, holding a certificate that says

Emily Bills '25 — Creating opportunities for others and shaping industries, before graduation
Dec 11, 2025

Emily Bills, Appalachian State University’s 2025 Management Student of the Year, has left a lasting mark on the Walker College of Bus...

Kimberly Shellman is a December 2025 graduate of App State's MS in Applied Data Analytics Program

Kimberly Shellman '25 — Combining technical expertise and creativity to make her own way
Dec 11, 2025

After earning her industrial engineering degree from Clemson University with an emphasis in computing, and with both her parents teaching at Appalachi...

Julien Sagnol '25 — Balancing academics and leadership as an international student
Dec 11, 2025

Julien Sagnol turned challenges into success, earning a perfect academic record and recognition as the Walker College of Business’s outstanding grad...

Victor Salgado as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps

Victor Salgado '25 — Lifelong learning and service and a 20-year journey to a dual graduate degree
Dec 11, 2025

Victor Salgado’s collegiate journey has been more than 20 years in the making. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Victor pursued his education whenever hi...

App State students and faculty with the COP30 sign in Brazil

App State students attend COP30 in Brazil, engage in global climate talks
Dec 9, 2025

Six Appalachian State University students and two faculty members recently traveled to Belém, Brazil, to participate in the 30th Annual Conference of...

This artist's rendering provides an interior view of the Peacock Hall addition. Note, this image does not reflect the project’s final design, which is still in development.

Board of Trustees approves names for two spaces in Peacock Hall expansion
Dec 9, 2025

Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees has approved the naming of two spaces in the expanding Kenneth E. Peacock Hall, a milestone in the un...

App State's scholarship portal is open through February 7
Dec 8, 2025

The 2026-27 Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (ASAP) is open to continuing undergraduate students through Saturday, February 7, 2026.All...

Bolick's group (left) and McPherson's group at App State Hickory Campus with industry professionals and Dr. Jose Riera.

In the news: Two business students featured in Hickory Herald
Dec 3, 2025

Walker College of Business students were featured in the December edition of Appalachian State University's Hickory Herald, a monthly newsletter ...

Michelle Barnhardt

In the news: Barnhart receives LEDA’s first 'Her Legacy of Leadership' Award
Dec 3, 2025

Michelle Barnhardt, a special faculty member in the Department of Management, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Her Legacy of Leaders...