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App State’s Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the university’s 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 on the Boone campus. Pictured with App State Chancellor Heather Norris, center, from left to right, are Young Alumni Award recipient Kendall Lamm ’14, Honorary Alumni Award recipient Shawn Poole, Outstanding Service Award recipient Donna Fiori ’80 and Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Dr. M. Lee Barnes ’90.

4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements
Jul 16, 2026

9 alumni awardees from App State’s colleges also recognized

By Brian Miller and Courtney Roberts

September 16, prepare for career fairs and internships with free professional attire
Jul 8, 2026

The Polished Peacock Professional Clothing Boutique on September 16, 4:00-7:00 p.m., will provide the opportunity for...

Dr. Kristl Davison

Kristl Davison to serve as chair in the Department of Management
Jun 29, 2026

Dr. H. Kristl Davison, an associate professor at Appalachian State University, has been named chair of the...

From left are App State representatives at the 2025 Appalachian Research in Business Symposium: Tyler Johnson, Kevin Eller, Hunter Bass, Brian Hasson, Tanga Mohr, Lubna Nafees, and Jason Xiong.

Faculty and staff connect with Appalachia counterparts for Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
Apr 16, 2025

Seven representatives from Appalachian State University traveled to Marshall University on March 28 to participate in the 2025...

Students, faculty and staff in the Walker College of Business share their support for App State on iBackAPP Day, March 6. Pictured at center in the front row is Walker College of Business Dean Sandra Vannoy.

12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving draws over 3,100 App State supporters worldwide
Apr 16, 2025

Raised funds to support nearly 300 university programs
The fall 2024 student cohorts of App State’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in applied data analytics (MSADA) programs, along with MBA and MSADA program faculty, are pictured in Peacock Hall, which houses the university’s nationally recognized Walker College of Business.

Explore the future of business with new AI master’s degree tracks at App State
Apr 15, 2025

MBA, applied data analytics programs will feature the new tracks, beginning this fall
Courageous Conversations attendees listen to a panel about indigenous experiences in the Parkway Ballroom on April 7.

Student American Indian Movement shares experiences during ‘Courageous Conversations’ series
Apr 11, 2025

Appalachian student new site reporter Thais Zboichyk recently posted about an April 7 event that brought together 80 students, faculty, and staff...

App State students at MSC Industrial in Davidson, NC

‘Managing distribution channels’ students learn from leading MRO distributor
Apr 10, 2025

Students, faculty, and staff from Appalachian State University were in Davidson, North Carolina, on April 4, visiting with professionals at...

From left are Pia Albinsson, Mark Bolinger, Jack Carson and Lijun Chen

Dean's Club Lunch & Learn features four faculty researchers
Apr 10, 2025

The Walker College of Business Office for Advanced Studies in Business hosted a Dean's Club Lunch and Learn on Friday, April 11 in Peacock Hall...

From left are Brenden Wortman, Carson Beane, Keira Andrews, Jack Parquette, Davis Pharr

Broyhill Fellows set their sights on the CFA Challenge's Americas Championship
Apr 9, 2025

After winning the Americas Regional Semi-final Round of the ...

The outside of Peacock Hall is under construction on March 7. Construction is expected to be completed by Fall 2026.

Peacock Hall named 'best academic building'
Apr 8, 2025

The Appalachian, Appalachian State University's independent student-run news publication, has published its...

Katie Woodle

Accounting alumna named Blue Ridge Energy CEO
Apr 8, 2025

Appalachian State University alumna Katie Woodle '05, '06, has been named Blue Ridge Energy...