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Kathy Pou, center, earned her BSBA degree in economics from App State's Walker College of Business in 1979. In 2025, she was named alumna of the year for the Walker College of Business. She stands with her husband, Bill, and Walker College Dean Sandra Vannoy.

Kathy Pou ’79 honored as 2025 Walker College Alumna
Jul 17, 2025

Kathryn 'Kathy' Oszmianski Pou ’79 ECO has been named alumna of the year for the Walker College of Business by Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association.

The App State Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the university’s 2025 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 12 on the Boone campus. Pictured with App State Chancellor Heather Norris, center, from left to right, are Outstanding Service Award recipient Phillip Ostwalt ’83, Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Kimberly Shepherd ’97, Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Retired U.S. Army Col. Edna Cummings ’78 and Young Alumni Award recipient Bryson Stewart ’09.

4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards
Jul 17, 2025

Phil Ostwalt '83 holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting; Bryson Stewart '09 holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing.
Davis, second from right, receives the Daughtridge Lifetime Achievement Award

Alumnus receives lifetime achievement award for industry impact
Jul 16, 2025

Appalachian State University alumnus Freddie Davis ’84 has earned the 2025 Alvin W. Daughtridge Lifetime Achievement Award by the...

Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall
Dec 17, 2024

ppalachian State University celebrated graduates’ achievements during Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, marking the culmination of...

Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast

Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast
Dec 17, 2024

The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce will host its 9th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday, January 16,...

Wanjiru named to Cratis D. Williams Society
Dec 9, 2024

Kenneth Wanjiru, a graduate student in the Walker College of Business, has been named to the ...

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges in the face of climate change

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges in the face of climate change
Dec 9, 2024

Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk & Insurance...

App State's fourth delegation to United Nations' COP

App State students join global climate action at COP 29
Dec 6, 2024

A student delegation from Appalachian State University had a front-row seat to high-stakes negotiations and international diplomacy at the...

Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies are Dec. 13

Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies are Dec. 13
Dec 4, 2024

App State’s Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held Friday, Dec. 13, at Holmes Convocation Center. Visit the...

CERPA helps North Carolina retailers plan for success

CERPA helps North Carolina retailers plan for success
Dec 3, 2024

North Carolina Retail Merchants Association anticipates holiday shopping season

The Center for Economic...

In the news: RC2 participants earn funding to boost rural economic development
Dec 2, 2024

19 rural local governments across North Carolina will each receive $45,000 to support key economic development projects as part of the Rural...

In the News: Seriously Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies You Can Order Online

In the News: Seriously Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies You Can Order Online
Dec 2, 2024

Appalachia Cookie Company, a Boone-based business that Appalachian State University Alumnus...

'Beans from the Dean' invites students to free cups on exam mornings
Dec 1, 2024

Beans 2 Brew is a unique partnership between student entrepreneurs at Appalachian State University and Walker College of Business clubs. Each...