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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...

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Walker College offers "brown bag" series on sustainable business
Mar 27, 2015

Faculty and staff in the Walker College of Business recently completed a series of meetings on topics relating to sustainable business at...

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Appalachian Holland Fellows and Chinese partners visit Krispy Kreme Headquarters
Mar 26, 2015

Twelve Appalachian students and their twelve Fudanese partners visited Krispy Kreme's Headquarters in Winston-Salem, NC, March 25.

Meet 4 of Our 2014- 2015 Dean's Club Scholarship Recipients
Mar 20, 2015

Boris Salvador moved to the United States at the age of seven with his mother who worked hard to support her family. Her hard...

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Walker College ranks among top online bachelor’s in business administration programs, according to BestColleges.com
Mar 19, 2015

BestColleges.com has recognized the Walker College of Business for its outstanding online Bachelor's in Business Administration program.

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