App State names 12 Holland Fellows for 2026
Dec 19, 2025
Twelve outstanding students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been selected for the prestigious 2026...
Elver DePaz-Lopez '25 featured in '1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter.'
Dec 18, 2025
Elver DePaz-Lopez is one of 399 December 2025 graduates of the Walker College of Business. He was featured in Appalachian State University's feature story about its Commencement ceremonies,...
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.,...
"Under 40" WCOB alumni, friends honored by Boone Area Chamber of Commerce
Apr 12, 2019
Four emerging leaders and a trusted advocate for young professionals were honored during the 3rd annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40...
Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi to speak April 26 at Appalachian
Apr 9, 2019
Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi will speak Friday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Schaefer Center for the...
CARE director presents beekeeping technology to United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, further aligns Walker College with sustainable development goals
Apr 4, 2019
In September 2015, The United Nations developed 17 sustainable development goals that could transform the world. In response, administrators in...
2018 graduate finds her career path with help from Brantley Risk and Insurance Center
Apr 4, 2019
Shelby Weatherman ’18 works as a risk analyst in Charlotte for SCOR, a top-tier global reinsurer and the largest individual life reinsurer in the...
Accounting professor earns college teaching award from UNC Board of Governors
Apr 3, 2019
Kennard (Ken) Brackney, a professor in Appalachian State University's ...
Q&A with MBA alumnus Matt Pegram
Apr 3, 2019
Matt Pegram ’12 & ’14
B.S. Applied Physics
M.S., Engineering Physics, Instrumentation and Automation (PSM)
M.B.A., Master of...
2019 Workman Distinguished Lecture
Apr 3, 2019
2019 Workman Distinguished Lecture
Energy Transitions, Carbon Pricing and the Green New Deal
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Innovative business ideas showcased in Appalachian’s GEAR UP Pitch Competition
Mar 31, 2019
By Harley Nefe
BOONE, N.C. – A GEAR UP Pitch Your Idea Competition took place at Appalachian State University on March 22, 2019...
Collaborative design thinking workshop focuses on eliminating plastic waste
Mar 28, 2019
Education at Appalachian State University means preparing students to live as engaged global citizens working to create a sustainable future for...