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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....

College Factual names Appalachian’s hospitality and tourism management program a 2019 ‘Best for the Money’

College Factual names Appalachian’s hospitality and tourism management program a 2019 ‘Best for the Money’
Feb 8, 2019

Appalachian State University’s hospitality and tourism management program has been recognized as a “Best Value for the...

From left are Alia Dahlan, Carson Walsh, Dr. Brandy Hadley, Cooper Haynes and Amanda Kurland

Bowden Investment Group students participate in stock pitch competition at the University of Georgia
Feb 8, 2019

For the fourth consecutive year, a team of students from Appalachian State University competed at the University of Georgia's Student Managed...

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Economics professor's advice on the best and worst cities for football fans
Feb 6, 2019

Wallethub recently posted an article presenting research on 2019’s best and worst cities for Football fans and cited Dr. Peter Groothuis as an...

In Pictures: Peacock Hall rainbow

In Pictures: Peacock Hall rainbow
Feb 5, 2019

The weather is predictably unpredictable, and -- as Appalachian State University students and faculty can attest -- seemingly more so in Boone,...

Dr. Ben Powell is a professor in the Walker College's Department of Management

Dr. Benjamin Powell selected as 2019 UNC Faculty Fellow
Feb 1, 2019

The University of North Carolina System...

Holshouser Ethics to present lunch and learn on sustainable business topics Feb. 1

Holshouser Ethics to present lunch and learn on sustainable business topics Feb. 1
Feb 1, 2019

Sustainable Business Lunch & Learn 
Friday, February 1
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Peacock...

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Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service
Jan 31, 2019

Members of the Walker College of Business staff have earned a Staff Senate Staff Shout Out for exemplary service in their work during the fourth...

Pictured from left are Wesley Riley, Jeff Haney, Devon Goolsby, Morgan Mullis, Nathaniel Johnson, Kirsten Beaver, Bob Redden, Reid Cooper, Noah Cramer, Travis Washington and David Marlett (Not pictured are student Kimberly Aguirre and mentor Neil Annas)

2019 Appalachian PriSim Agency Management Team Kickoff
Jan 31, 2019

As part of their 2019 PriSim Agency Management team competition kick-off at Appalachian State University, representatives from...

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Research from risk management and insurance students recognized by CICA
Jan 31, 2019

Two Appalachian State University risk management and insurance (RMI) majors, Charles Fisher and Christian Ferrara, have been named as national...