Students

Daniel Russom

Daniel Russom '26 — A self-taught builder taking flight May 8, 2026

The following is an excerpt from an email update from Appalachian State University Chancellor Heather Norris, sent May 8, 2026.

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Jade Zonato

Jade Zonato '26 — Internship insight and global perspectives May 8, 2026

A Spring 2026 graduate of the Walker College of Business, Jade Zonato leaves App State with a global mindset shaped by hands‑o

Students, Alumni, International
Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26

Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26 — Choosing progress over pace May 8, 2026

Alan Sonato‑Ruiz is a first-generation student at Appalachian State University, completing both a BSBA with majors in Com

Alumni, Students, Dept - CIS, MSADA, Front Page
Rachel Hamlin, left, with faculty advisor Tori Humler. Hamlin, a CIS and IB double major, earned third place in the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship June 18, 2025.

CIS Major Named 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Champion Jul 1, 2025

Appalachian State University student Rachel Hamlin has been named a 2025...

Students, Dept - CIS, Competition, Front Page
Kyle Vetter, left, receives a certificate for best research poster

MBA student earns 'best paper' at annual celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors event May 27, 2025

Walker College of Business MBA student Kyle Vetter won the best research poster competition, which was awarded on April 16 as...

Students, Research, Front Page, MBA, Dept - ECON

Spring 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists announced May 19, 2025

Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Spring 2025 semester.

1,051 students in the Walker...

Students, Front Page

App State awards degrees to over 4,200 graduates ready to shape the future May 13, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University celebrated the resilience and achievements of more than 4,200 graduates during its Spring 2025...

Students, Front Page, Dept - MKT SCM
Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees at App State

40 students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma May 10, 2025

40 students at Appalachian State University were inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society that recognizes top-...

Students, Front Page
Kennedi Ratcliffe, right, is the 2025 top overall student in the Walker College of Business and the top student in the Economics program.

30 grads named 'App State Best' for 2025 May 10, 2025

30 Appalachian State University students have been named to the Walker College of Business “2025 App State Best” list.

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Insurance students travel to RISKWORLD, participate in global conference May 9, 2025

Appalachian State University students traveled to the Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.)...

Students, Dept - FIN, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Front Page