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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....

Senior Spotlight: Cathryn Struck

Senior Spotlight: Cathryn Struck
Dec 6, 2021

Cathryn Struck is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in...

Graduate Spotlight: Jake Stone

Graduate Spotlight: Jake Stone
Dec 6, 2021

Jake Stone is graduating from Appalachian State University with a Master of Business...

Senior Spotlight: Will Macurda

Senior Spotlight: Will Macurda
Dec 6, 2021

Will Macurda is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA. 

At Appalachian, Macurda has served as president of the...

Graduate Spotlight: Christian Lynott

Graduate Spotlight: Christian Lynott
Dec 6, 2021

Christian Lynott is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Computer Information Systems and Cyber Security.

At App...

Senior Spotlight: Luke Halodik

Senior Spotlight: Luke Halodik
Dec 6, 2021

Luke Halodik is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Accounting and...

Graduate Spotlight: LaCorte' Suber II

Graduate Spotlight: LaCorte' Suber II
Dec 6, 2021

LaCorte' Suber II is graduating from Appalachian State University with a...

Senior Spotlight: Tory Haas

Senior Spotlight: Tory Haas
Dec 6, 2021

Tory Haas is graduating from Appalachian State with a BSBA in Personal Finance.

Haywood Ferguson

Senior Spotlight: Haywood Ferguson
Dec 6, 2021

Haywood Ferguson is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA degree in Supply Chain Management and Economics.

At App...

Senior Spotlight: Derek Corbin

Senior Spotlight: Derek Corbin
Dec 6, 2021

Derek Corbin is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Management....

Graduate Spotlight: Rebecca Bremer
Dec 6, 2021

Rebecca Bremer is graduating from Appalachian State University with an MBA and a Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics.

In the...