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Chancellor’s and dean’s lists celebrate academic excellence for spring 2026
May 18, 2026

Appalachian State University has released the dean’s and chancellor’s lists for the Spring 2026 semester.

1,071 students in the Walker College of Business earned dean's list honors, and...

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....

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Alumnus named UNC System vice president for academics, faculty and research
Mar 15, 2019

The University of North Carolina System recently announced that Walker College of Business...

From left: Appalachian senior Christian Ferrara, Brantley Board Member Brady Young, and Appalachian junior Charles Fisher)

Risk management and insurance majors named finalists in CICA essay contest
Mar 12, 2019

Two Appalachian State University Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) majors, Charles Fisher and Christian Ferrara, have been named as national...

Economics professor's research suggests lack of sleep reduces voter turnout

Economics professor's research suggests lack of sleep reduces voter turnout
Mar 6, 2019

Insufficient sleep is a health concern, and its effects reach beyond physical health. While a lack of sleep is known to negatively impact some...

Workshop facilitators from Left to Right: Paula Henry, Angela Matherly, and Kathleen Eakes

A Day in the Life of a Renewal Workshop held for RMI Seniors
Mar 1, 2019

On Friday, February 8, 2019 sixty RMI seniors and eight Industry representatives participated in the highly popular “Day in the Life of a Renewal...

[Pictured Left to Right: Graham Purcell, Joshua Johnson, Karen Epermanis Avery Fink, Lauren Coats, Spencer Daniels, and Jeb Phillips]

Appalachian Students Attend Tennessee Gamma Iota Sigma Regional Conference
Mar 1, 2019

Six Appalachian RMI and Actuarial Science Majors, along with Faculty Advisor, Dr.

Inside Peacock Hall, students can find the Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship. The center is a part of the Walker College of Business.

Business school entrepreneur center provides resources for students to start businesses
Mar 1, 2019

While at App State, addressable problems may come into view for students, a simultaneously exciting and paralyzing feeling. Fortunately for these...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Logan Hemric
Feb 27, 2019

Logan Hemric ‘16 is an Operations Planning Partner at Interflex Group in Wilkesboro, NC. Interflex Group is a...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Kaylen Kent
Feb 27, 2019

Kaylen Kent ‘16 is the Training and Development Manager at Blue Ridge Energy in Lenoir, NC, a member-owned electric cooperative...

RMI Students Travel to Atlanta RIMS Educational Conference

RMI Students Travel to Atlanta RIMS Educational Conference
Feb 27, 2019

Five Appalachian State University Risk Management & Insurance majors braved the remnants of an ice storm and traveled to Atlanta to...