App State Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars aim to boost Western NC cybersecurity, trades workforce
Jun 24, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Two Appalachian State University projects designed to strengthen Western North Carolina’s building trades workforce and cyber defens...
UPLIFT program wraps after three years supporting community-driven tourism in rural communities
Jun 22, 2026
A three-year program supporting community-driven tourism initiatives across rural communities, UPLIFT, has concluded. Program partners shared a v...
App State Online BSBA in supply chain management named among Forbes’ best, ranks top for transfer students
Jun 19, 2026
App State Online's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Supply Chain Management has been included in Forbes' Best Online Supp...
In the news: Morgan, research on economic impact of outdoor recreation featured on NPR
Jun 18, 2026
Appalachian State University Professor of Economics Dr. Ash Morgan was recently featured in a WFAE-FM show, Charlotte Talks With Mike Collin...
Student entrepreneur leverages campus network to launch JIT energy drink
Jun 12, 2026
Cooper Himan, a Walker College of Business student who started a business while at Appalachian State University, is featured in the Watauga Democrat a...
Chris Taylor earns inaugural Hickory Innovation Award for advancing cybersecurity education at App State
May 28, 2026
Chris Taylor ’09 ’11, a senior lecturer in Appalachian State University’s Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS), has earned the unive...
Camps scheduled to be held in Peacock Hall, home of the Walker College of Business
May 27, 2026
Two summer education camps will be hosted in Peacock Hall this June, offering middle school and high school students hands‑on exposure to careers in...
Chancellor’s and dean’s lists celebrate academic excellence for spring 2026
May 18, 2026
Appalachian State University has released the dean’s and chancellor’s lists for the Spring 2026 semester.1,071 students in the Walker College of B...
In the News: Green Passport connects Boone with environmentally friendly local businesses
May 14, 2026
The Student Sustainable Business Association (SSBA), a student organization in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, is helping c...
A record 4,300+ App State graduates are ready for what’s next
May 13, 2026
graduates — the largest graduating class in university history — during its Spring 2026 Commencement, with seven ceremonies held May 7–9 at Holm...