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G.A. Sywassink wearing academic regalia and medallion

G.A. Sywassink awarded App State's honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for decades-long commitment to education Dec 17, 2025

At Appalachian State University’s December 12, 2025 Commencement ceremony, Chancellor Heather Norris bestowed an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters upon George Albert “G.A.” Sywas

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This artist's rendering provides an interior view of the Peacock Hall addition. Note, this image does not reflect the project’s final design, which is still in development.

Board of Trustees approves names for two spaces in Peacock Hall expansion Dec 9, 2025

Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees has approved the naming of two spaces in the...

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In the News: Walker College of Business is helping students lead in an AI-enabled world

In the News: Walker College of Business is helping students lead in an AI-enabled world Nov 16, 2025

Appalachian State University was included on a list of universities incorporating AI into the business school curriculum and helping students lead in an AI-enabled world.

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Walker College welcomes new faculty for Fall 2020 term

Walker College welcomes new faculty for Fall 2020 term Aug 14, 2020

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University announces the appointments of nine new faculty members for the Fall 2020 term. 

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Das named director of Appalachian State University’s MBA program

Das named director of Appalachian State University’s MBA program Aug 13, 2020

Dr. Neel Das has been named director of Appalachian State University’s MBA program.

Dr. Das, a professor in the Walker College of...

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App State researchers estimate lost economic activity of $52.4 million due to April restaurant closures

App State researchers estimate lost economic activity of $52.4 million due to April restaurant closures May 19, 2020

The economic impact of COVID-19-related restaurant and bar closures in April 2020, alone, is estimated as $52.4 million in lost gross regional...

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Master's degree candidates named outstanding achievers by Walker College of Business

Master's degree candidates named outstanding achievers by Walker College of Business May 14, 2020

Fifteen graduate students have been named high achievers by the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University.

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An April drone photograph of the Appalachian State University campus. While the campus remains closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Spring 2020 graduates will celebrate a virtual commencement May 16.

3,600-plus Mountaineer graduates set to make history during App State’s virtual Spring 2020 Commencement May 5, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Despite two world wars and a crippling depression, Appalachian State University has never canceled a commencement ceremony during...

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Walker College of Business names 30 students to App State's Best List

Walker College of Business names 30 students to App State's Best List Apr 30, 2020

Faculty in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business have selected App State's Best for 2020, the top students by business major...

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Appalachian launches professional certificate in business analytics

Appalachian's professional certificate in business analytics, alumni discount Apr 15, 2020

New for Spring 2020, Appalachian State University will offer a certificate in business analytics for working professionals.

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Appalachian again named a Tier One Global MBA program by CEO Magazine

Appalachian again named a Tier One Global MBA program by CEO Magazine Mar 13, 2020

Appalachian State University has once again been named a Tier One MBA school by CEO Magazine.

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Appalachian named top accounting school Mar 4, 2020

Appalachian State University has been named a top accounting school by study.com.

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