Aidan Heyl ’26 — A Mountaineer shaped by service and discipline
May 7, 2026
A Spring 2026 graduate of the Walker College of Business, Aidan Heyl brought a distinctive combination of military service, global perspective, and di...
Sean Owens ’26 — Curiosity and Connections in a Changing World
May 7, 2026
Sean Owens’ graduate experience at Appalachian State University is a continuation of a lifelong theme: curiosity.Sean brought to App State’s Walke...
Corin Palmer ’26 — “Never too late” for a first-generation Mountaineer earning two tech degrees
May 3, 2026
After falling in love with computers at age five, Corin Palmer took a different path before returning to that lifelong passion with renewed focus and ...
Carmen Concepcion ’26 — Turning involvement into experience and opportunity
May 3, 2026
When Carmen Concepcion arrived at Appalachian State University, she set out to make the most of every opportunity available to her. Through the W...
29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
May 1, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony,...
Walker College earns national attention for AI teaching approach
May 1, 2026
AACSB, the accrediting body for Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business, has shared a report on how business schools are scaling A...
Six student businesses selected for Student Venture Funding
Apr 30, 2026
Six Appalachian State University students have been selected to receive Student Venture Fund awards to support the development of businesses with...
Faculty featured: Economics professor on AI to improve student learning outcomes
Apr 30, 2026
An article titled "We Designed an AI Tutor That Helps College Students Reason Rather Than Give Them Answers," examines how artificial i...
Six earn App State Awards of Distinction
Apr 29, 2026
Six faculty, staff and students in the Walker College of Business were celebrated for exemplary contributions to the success of Appalachian State...
Students showcase strategic thinking in 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition
Apr 26, 2026
The Walker College of Business hosted the first-ever 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition, bringing together undergraduate and graduate s...