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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....

Dr. Dave McEvoy to serve as chair of the Department of Economics in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University

McEvoy named chair in the Department of Economics
Nov 20, 2020

Dr. David (Dave) McEvoy has been named chair for the Department of Economics in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University....

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer will serve as acting associate dean for graduate programs and research in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University

Iyer to serve as acting associate dean of graduate programs and research in the Walker College
Nov 20, 2020

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer has been named acting associate dean for graduate programs and research in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State...

Appalachian State University senior Wendell Addy, of Raleigh, is majoring in computer information systems. The soon-to-be graduate is pictured here on three separate occasions.

The sky is the limit for this high-achieving Mountaineer
Nov 19, 2020

When he was in high school, Appalachian State University’s Wendell Addy had a strong interest in science and technology and even had the...

Appalachian State University’s Zoe Huffines, from Holly Springs, is a senior majoring in management and minoring in both sustainable business and experiential, integrative learning. After she graduates in May 2021, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in higher education at App State. Photo by Marie Freeman

Rising above adversity: A Mountaineer’s road to success
Nov 18, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Zoe Huffines, an Appalachian State University senior from Holly Springs, credits her academic success to the help of mentors — a...

2020 Walker College International Award Winners

Seven recognized for their international achievements in virtual awards ceremony
Nov 17, 2020

Five Appalachian State University business students and two faculty members have earned awards from the Walker College of Business for...

AppRISE Research Group Explores COVID Impact on Businesses
Nov 12, 2020

The AppRISE 2020-21 team is comprised of Professor Lori Medders; seniors Katie Cole, Sean James, Baylee O'Connor, Susann Rivera, Sonu Sangani,...

21 business professors named most helpful by first year students for 2019-20

21 business professors named most helpful by first year students for 2019-20
Nov 10, 2020

Each fall, Appalachian State University's Office of Student Success produces and distributes a...

Alexandra LaRocca, a senior communication studies major from Raleigh, was crowned Appalachian State University’s 2020 Top of the Rock by university mascot Yosef as App State Chancellor Sheri Everts, far left in background, looked on. The ceremony was prerecorded in Founders Plaza during Homecoming Week and then screened during the homecoming football game Oct. 22.

App State puts a new spin on homecoming traditions
Nov 9, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Since March, Appalachian State University has restyled campus events to help slow COVID-19 spread — September's homecoming...

Appalachian Students Compete in the 2020 National African American Insurance Association National Talent Competition

Appalachian Students Compete in the 2020 National African American Insurance Association National Talent Competition
Nov 9, 2020

Three Appalachian State College of Business students, Kyndavee Bichara, William Chisholm, and Sasha Sterling participated in the 2020 National...

41 honored by Appalachian during Beta Gamma Sigma induction

41 honored by Appalachian during Beta Gamma Sigma induction
Nov 4, 2020

Forty Appalachian State University students and one professor were inducted to Beta Gamma Sigma on Friday, November 13, 2020.