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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....

Business club expo allows students to explore 19 business-oriented student organizations
Feb 3, 2016

The Walker College of Business held its semi-annual Business Club Expo on Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

Walker Fellows help create the positive impact the Walker College has on Appalachian’s students, community
Feb 3, 2016

Sophomore finance and banking major Johnathan Smith is a Walker Fellow, and the first Walker Fellow to maintain...

Business majors Arnott and Price start study abroad ambassadors club

Business students found study abroad ambassador club
Feb 3, 2016

There is a new student-led club on campus this semester seeking to get students interested in studying abroad! Chase Price a senior International...

Walker College alumnus named president of Burton Snowboards
Feb 1, 2016

John Lacy '97 has been named President of Burlington, Vermont-based Burton Snowboards.  Lacy has worked in various roles in the...

Elizabeth Fowler Appalachian State University

Management student to present research at National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Jan 31, 2016

Elizabeth Fowler, senior management major with minors in supply chain management and international business, will present her research at the...

Vice President of Sustainability for Interface, Erin Meezan to speak at 2016 Global Opportunities Conference
Jan 27, 2016

Business has positively transformed the human experience over the centuries in ways that are difficult to fathom. Unfortunately, much of the...

Students and employers network at Appalachian's RMI Career Fair

RMI Career Fair
Jan 27, 2016

The Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) Career Fair will be held Thursday, February 18, 2016 i...

Bailey Winecoff Appalachian State University

Sustainable Business student to present during National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Jan 26, 2016

Appalachian State University senior Bailey Winecoff has received a nod of approval from the 30th annual National Conference on Undergraduate...

Pennie Bagley

Walker College professor to serve on editorial board of Issues in Accounting Education
Jan 26, 2016

Accounting professor Pennie Bagley has been named a member of the...