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 '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 '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 — 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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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...