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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....

David Thompson

Business professor named honorary alumnus at Appalachian
Jul 23, 2015

Adjunct professor David Thompson of Charlotte has been named an honorary alumnus by the Appalachian Alumni Association.

Thompson had a 27...

Appalachian State Students Travel to Bermuda

Appalachian State Students Travel to Bermuda
Jul 21, 2015

Dr. David Marlett and Emily Marlett of Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business led a group of ten students on a study abroad...

Foster Care Family Act signing

Appalachian business professors help develop N.C.’s Foster Care Family Act
Jul 17, 2015

ASU NEWS-- David C. Marlett has been a department chair, college...

Business Matters on AppTV

Business Matters in sixth week of broadcasting
Jul 6, 2015

Business Matters, featuring Walker College of Business Dean...

Improvements to Peacock Hall
Jun 19, 2015

Business students returning to Appalachian this fall will find their “home away from home” in a new and improved state.

Roy McCraw

Walker College professor, BAC member talks leadership on Florida-based news talk program
Jun 17, 2015

Walker College of Business Advisory Council member and MBA professor Roy McCraw has teamed up with Jody Tompson, a professor at University of...

Bailey Williams holds a piece of paper that reads "limited fine motor"

Student entrepreneur launches Kickstarter campaign to build business to help children and adults with motor control disorders
Jun 3, 2015

When we last heard from Industrial Design student Bailey Williams, she had ...

Dennis Crosby, center, with Marlett, left, and Appalachian RMI students in Bermuda

Appalachian students travel to Bermuda
Jun 1, 2015

Appalachian's IIANC Professor of Insurance David Marlett and Walker...