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App State names 12 Holland Fellows for 2026
Dec 19, 2025

Twelve outstanding students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been selected for the prestigious 2026 Holland Fello...

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. He was featured in Appalachian State University's feat...

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 u...

Bailey Tumas is among the students earning their degrees from Appalachian State University's Hickory campus — the second class to do so.

Bailey Tumas '25 — Perseverance and pride at App State Hickory
Dec 15, 2025

Bailey Tumas is among the students earning their degrees from Appalachian State University's Hickory campus — the second class t...

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 International Economics, but also strong analytical ski...

Zach Needles '25

Zach Needles '25 — From transfer to trailblazer, a home in the insurance industry
Dec 12, 2025

When Zach Needles transferred from North Carolina State University to Appalachian State University, he didn’t know anyone, but he quickly found...

Aidan Sands

Aidan Sands '25 — Leading, collaborating, driving excellence
Dec 12, 2025

Aidan Sands has made his mark in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University through leadership, academic excellence, and a commitm...

Jonah Smith turns his tassel at Appalachian State University's December 12, 2025 commencement Ceremony

Jonah Smith '25 — Turning vision into reality
Dec 12, 2025

Jonah Smith has made an impact on Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business by breathing new life into a student organization that h...

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...