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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....

Jade Zonato

Jade Zonato '26 — Internship insight and global perspectives
May 8, 2026

A Spring 2026 graduate of the Walker College of Business, Jade Zonato leaves App State with a global mindset shaped by hands‑on...

Student inspired by Global Opportunities speaker to help children in India
Aug 15, 2012

Jennifer Lampo, a business management major concentrating in entrepreneurship, used her own business contacts and networking system to raise $3,...

4th Annual Global Opportunities Conference will be held April 13th, 2012
Feb 22, 2012

The Business of Building a Better World

Friday, April 13, 2012
Broyhill Inn and Conference Center,
Appalachian State University...

The First Walker College Study Abroad in Malawi, Africa - January 2012
Feb 22, 2012

“My time in Malawi was an amazing, humbling, eye-opening experience. It always makes the world seem a little bit smaller whenever you travel...

MBA program in Cuba 2011
Feb 21, 2012

MBA students and faculty from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business recently visited Cuba as part of a week-long study abroad...

Experiences in Malawi: Student Blogs, Photos and Articles
Jan 16, 2012

Eleven students from Appalachian State University rang in the New Year this January on the way to the airport, bound for Southern Africa as part...

Study Abroad: Five months in India
Jun 23, 2010

During the spring semester of 2010, Walker College sophomore Dylan Waller lived in Bangalore, India as an exchange student at Kristu Jayanti...