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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....

App State Interim Chancellor Heather Norris, far left, App State Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Alyson Ebaugh, second from right, and Walker College of Business Dean Sandra Vannoy, far right, with Samantha Williams, department administrator in App State’s Department of Computer Information Systems, at App State’s 2024 Awards of Distinction ceremony, held April 25 on the Boone campus. Williams is one of nine recipients of the 2024 Staff Excellence Award.

App State honors 27 students, faculty and staff at 2nd annual Awards of Distinction ceremony
May 9, 2024

Appalachian State University recognized 27 students, faculty and staff at its second annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, honoring these...

From top left, clockwise, are: First Place Winners Elcie Blackman and Tori Humler, Second Place Winners Avery Clark and Macie Wilson, and Third Place Winners Ashley Meacham and Jack Beatson.

Six named 'excel'lent in first intra-college Excel competition
May 8, 2024

Six Walker College of Business students have won the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge (MECC) at Appalachian State University, earning cash...

Ash Morgan

In the News: Appalachian Trail hikers take life-long memories, leave crucial tax dollars in WNC
May 8, 2024

Dr. Ash Morgan, a professor of economics at Appalachian State University...

Collin Hill

In the News: Meet America’s Top 200 CPAs 2024, including App State Alum Collin Hill
May 7, 2024

Appalachian State University alumnus and  Cherry Bekaert LLP CEO Collin Hill has been named to the inaugural ...

App State has earned high rankings for having graduates with low student loan debt — lower than that of their statewide and national peers, according to recent reports from The Institute for College Access and Success and U.S. News & World Report. Pictured are App State students on the university’s Boone campus.

Less college debt + more lifetime earnings = the App State advantage
May 7, 2024

Is a college degree a good investment? At Appalachian State University, the answer is clear: An App State education continues to be a pathway to...

From left are Cody Zimmerman, Christine Parker, Barrett Garner, Kennedy Burton and Heatherlyn Hardesty

Professional selling students earn accolades, prize money at National Shores Sales Challenge
Apr 29, 2024

Students from Appalachian State University traveled to Salisbury, Maryland to compete in the...

Layla Koroleva, Tanner Landolt

Koroleva, Landolt named to Cratis D. Williams Society
Apr 29, 2024

Two graduate students in the Walker College of Business have been named to the Cratis D. Williams Society at Appalachian State University.

Dr. Lori Medders, professor and chair in App State’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance

In the News: Moving to Florida? Budget More for Home Insurance Than Expected
Apr 25, 2024

Home insurance rates in Florida have soared in recent years, making it the most expensive state to insure a house. Financial and environmental...

Appalachian Experimental and Environmental Economics Workshop to be held April 26-27

Appalachian Experimental and Environmental Economics Workshop held April 26-27
Apr 23, 2024

The Department of Economics, the Center for Economic Research & Policy Analysis and the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State...