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A large group of SHRM members in Boone and a SHRM logo. Photo submitted

App State SHRM student chapter earns national recognition Jul 23, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Society for Human Resource Management Appalachian Student Chapter (SHRM-ASC) has received a 2025–26 Outstanding Chapter Award.

Students, Dept - MGT, Front Page
From left are: (Back Row) Audrey Sumner, Keiran Capuano, Mike Aquino, Avery Clark, Colin McElroy, Ricky Ruckart, Riley Jackson, and Mark Bolinger (Front Row) Kayleigh Torres, Kassandra Mendez Salinas, Madison Hudgins, Grace Houle, and Grace Lisi.

Walker College students gain real-world experience through international competition Jun 25, 2026

Students in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business are gaining real-world experience by competing against other universities through opportunities like the 62nd...

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Amaya Dean, Alex Jenkins, Cooper Himan, Nicholas Villavicencio and Lyla Rowe promoting JIT Energy on Sanford Mall.

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...

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Biology graduate student Haley Martin ’23 ’25 conducts research on fruit flies.

Mountaineer Discovery: Spotlighting Student Research, Creativity and Innovation at App State Apr 15, 2026

Increasing global access to life-changing prosthetics — through human-centered 3D design.

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App State Master of Business Administration student Karlee Cook has analyzed data from 1.6 million births spanning 15 years, with preliminary findings linking lower birth weight and preterm birth to chemical accident sites in North Carolina.
This year’s Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors will be the largest in App State history, with 240 students participating. Pictured, an App State student presents their research poster during last year’s event.
From left are Harrison Cash, Kiera Murphy, Skyler Perguidi and Evan Smith

Student entrepreneurs recognized at App State's Spring Launch Party Apr 10, 2026

Three student-led ventures and the student entrepreneurs associated with them were recognized during Appalachian State University’s seventh...

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Valerie Mason

Military Student Spotlight: Valerie Mason Apr 9, 2026

At Appalachian State University, student veterans and military-affiliated students bring unique perspectives, resilience, and leadership to...

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From left are Clark, Blau, Perdue, Gainey, Adiga, Hungerford, Klotz

Students shine during the Spring 2026 Walker College of Business Excel Challenge Apr 7, 2026

On March 24, rapid keystrokes and the hum of analytical thinking marked the Walker College of Business Excel Challenge.

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Hatcher and Ford embrace
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Economics Department releases March newsletter Mar 24, 2026

The Department of Economics at Appalachian State University has released its March newsletter for...

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Flier for WCOB Transfer Student Connect

WCOB Transfer Student Club presents Transfer Connect Mar 22, 2026

The Walker College of Business Transfer Club invites students to Transfer Connect, a special welcome event designed exclusively for transfer...

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