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Five are top performers during February 25 Excel competition
Mar 17, 2025

Five students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business earned top spots during the college's Excel competition on February 25.Th...

Broyhill Fellows win NC CFA Institute research challenge

Broyhill Fellows win state round of CFA Institute Research Challenge
Mar 14, 2025

Appalachian State University students have won the sub-regional (North Carolina) round of the CFA Institute Research Challenge, a global security...

Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy recipient, wears a custom blazer designed by Mitch Purgason. Courtesy of Mitch Purgason.

In the news: App State alum entrepreneur becomes official designer for Heisman blazer
Mar 13, 2025

In a recent article entitled App State alum entrepreneur becomes official designer for Heisman blazer, The Appalachian News Editor Madalyn E...

Jonathan Bitting

Finance professor's research on executive accountability is featured in Forbes
Mar 11, 2025

Dr. Jonathan Bitting, an assistant professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance at Appalachian State University's Walker College of B...

Avery Clark, Ashley Meacham, William Landrum, Rachel Hamlin

App State students' first Excel challenge of the new year
Mar 4, 2025

Students from Appalachian State University participated in the Excel Esports Weekend Battle Feb 20-23, part of the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challeng...

Dr. Brandy Hadley

Finance professor is a finalist in Boone Chamber's 4 Under 40 Awards
Mar 4, 2025

Associate Professor of Finance, Dr. Brandy Hadley, has been named a finalist in the Boone Chamber's 4 Under 40 Awards, which showcase emerging le...

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris, Chancellor

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named chancellor of Appalachian State University
Feb 27, 2025

Norris assumes role with more than 2 decades of academic leadership, vision and expertiseBOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named cha...

An App State student in front of

90+ employers are set to attend Feb. 27 career fair, 'Spring Connect'
Feb 25, 2025

Students at Appalachian State University are encouraged to connect classroom experiences to careers this Thursday, February 27, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m....

App State leaders and faculty meet with the Project Kitty Hawk team on the Boone campus in February to discuss App State Online degree programs to be supported by Project Kitty Hawk. In the 2024–25 academic year, the university will launch five App State Online undergraduate degree programs supported by the project, all designed to serve adult learners.

Walker College offers two of App State's five, and UNC System's 14, Flight Path programs for adult learners
Feb 19, 2025

Established in 1970 and accredited by AACSB since 1976, the Walker College of Business has a long history of providing in-person business degree progr...

App State students are pictured in a fermentation sciences lab on the Boone campus, working under the direction of Dr. Folarin Oguntoyinbo, associate professor and research mentor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences.

App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production
Feb 14, 2025

University’s commitment to applied research benefits students, communities and industriesBOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has received a...