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App State honored more than 4,300 Mountaineer graduates — the largest graduating class in university history — during its seven Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies, held May 7–9 in Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus. Pictured, App State Chancellor Heather Norris addresses the Class of 2026.

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 Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone

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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

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Broyhill Fellows named Southeastern U.S. CFA Institute Research Challenge champs

Broyhill Fellows named Southeastern U.S. CFA Institute Research Challenge champs Mar 28, 2025

Appalachian State University's Broyhill Fellows team has earned the title of Southeastern champions after triumphing in the Southeastern U.S.

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App State students at NCSLA meeting

Students present on insurance coverage gaps at statewide insurance meeting Mar 25, 2025

Twelve students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business traveled to Greensboro, NC to attend the...

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Appalachian students and faculty at GreenBiz(L-R): Jim Westerman,Grace Houle, Charlie Bourne, Tammy Kowalczyk

Appalachian students and faculty learn from sustainability experts at GreenBiz Mar 24, 2025

Students and faculty from Appalachian State University recently connected with sustainability experts at the...

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From left are Connor Perdue, Enzo Ramos, Rachel Hamlin, Nicholas Lievano, and Avery Clark

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Economics Department releases student newsletter Feb 13, 2025

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

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Steven Vogel, a second-year graduate student in the Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management program, presents at App State's 3MT competition January 24, 2025

Business student researchers find success at App State's 3MT competition Jan 28, 2025

Two Walker College of Business students were among the...

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Students: Drop into Tuesday's 12pm info session for pizza and study abroad inspo Jan 26, 2025

"With snow on the ground, summer can feel far away, but now's the time to plan a summer business study abroad," said Meredith Pipes, the Walker...

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