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Three passport books with text "Sustainably, Boone Passport - Boone's Green Passport, Presented by the Student Sustainable Business Association of App State"

In the News: Green Passport connects Boone with environmentally friendly local businesses
May 14, 2026

The Student Sustainable Business Association (SSBA), a student organization in Appalachian State University's Walker College of...

App State honored more than 4,300 Mountaineer graduates — the largest graduating class in university history — during its seven Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies, held May 7–9 in Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus. Pictured, App State Chancellor Heather Norris addresses the Class of 2026.

A record 4,300+ App State graduates are ready for what’s next
May 13, 2026

graduates — the largest graduating class in university history — during its Spring 2026 Commencement, with seven ceremonies held May 7–9 at Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus....

Meet the firms series provides forum for accounting students to gain internships, employment opportunities
Sep 13, 2016

Appalachian State University's Department of Accounting recently hosted the annual Meet the Firms ...

Summer Institute for high school students visits Asheville's Collider

Summer Institute for high school students visits Asheville's Collider
Sep 9, 2016

Participants of the 2016 Martha Guy Summer Institute (MGSI) for future business leaders recently attended the Dixon...

Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship and alumna entrepreneur featured in WNC Magazine

Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship and alumna entrepreneur featured in WNC Magazine
Sep 8, 2016

Bailey Williams, an Appalachian State University alumna and entrepreneur who utilized the Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship...

Jabari Myles

Research poster from computer information systems and economics student earns award during Energy Summit
Aug 31, 2016

Appalachian State University Senior Jabari Myles won second place in the student poster contest at the 2016 Appalachian...

Appalachian's Department of Economics ranks top in research faculties in the south

Appalachian's Department of Economics ranks top in research faculties in the south
Aug 29, 2016

Appalachian State University's Department of Economics has been ranked number one in research among regional...

Coyote Kitchen Danny Bock

Appalachian community partners are doing ‘business for good’
Aug 29, 2016

Appstate News -- In introducing the community partners...

Brew & Business: date set for MBA and MS Applied Data Analytics information session

Brew & Business: date set for MBA and MS Applied Data Analytics information session
Aug 26, 2016

The Walker College of Business will host an information session for those interested in learning more about Appalachian State University's...