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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.” Sywassink, Jr.,...

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Zach Needles '25 — From transfer to trailblazer, a home in the insurance industry
Dec 12, 2025

When Zach Needles transferred from North Carolina State University to Appalachian State University, he didn’t know anyone, but he...

Appalachian State University launches original programming on student-run AppTV
May 26, 2015

ASU NEWS - Appalachian State University's television station, AppTV, kicks off its daily original programing with Health Talk at 7 p.m. (EDT) on...

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Finance Professor joins InVEST board of directors
May 13, 2015

Walker College Professor of Finance David Marlett has been appointed to the InVEST board of directors, bringing more than 20 years of...

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Deadline extended to submit energy-related posters for Appalachian Energy Summit contest
May 12, 2015

As part of the 2015 Appalachian Energy Summit, scheduled for July 13-15 on the campus of Appalachian State University, the Appalachian Energy...

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Food Lion executive to speak on sustainable business practices during third annual Business Connections event
May 12, 2015

Kyle Mitchell, Vice President of Engineering for Delhaize, the parent company of the Salisbury-based Food Lion, will speak to students...

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More than 2,600 receive degrees during Appalachian’s May ceremonies
May 12, 2015

ASU NEWS - A sea of black robes, mortar boards and gold tassels...