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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...

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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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Walker College alumnus named director The Prince of Wales's Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) US CFO Leadership Network
Jan 9, 2020

Walker College of Business alumnus Brad Sparks ACC ’97 ’98 has been named director of The Prince of Wales's Accounting for...

App State accounting students help foster children have happy holidays
Dec 31, 2019

App State student members of Beta Alpha Psi, the international honorary organization for accounting/financial information students, helped spread...

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App State expands international opportunities with new transfer program
Dec 31, 2019

By Jessica Stump
BOONE, NC
December 13, 2019

Appalachian State University has signed an agreement with the ...

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Insurance professor quoted in article about 'cheap' car insurance
Dec 12, 2019

WalletHub.com recently posted an article about "cheap" car...

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Harry Davis to present economic forecast for 2020
Dec 12, 2019

The 4th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, January 16th from 7:30-9:00am, at the Meadowbrook Inn in...

Holshouser Ethics Luncheon on Green Faculty and Green Business to be held January 29

Holshouser Ethics Luncheon on Green Faculty and Green Business to be held January 29
Dec 6, 2019

Sustainable Business Lunch & Learn 
Wednesday, January 29, 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Peacock Hall 4140, Holland Engagement...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Darin Webb
Dec 2, 2019

Darin Webb '11 attended Appalachian State for both undergraduate, BSBA Risk Management & Insurance and Finance & Banking, and...

Center for Analytics Research and Education announces staff changes

Center for Analytics Research and Education announces staff changes
Nov 22, 2019

Dr. Scott Hunsinger has been named managing director of Appalachian State...

Hospitality professor weighs in on Washington Post's article about travel companies' scrutiny of animal attractions

Hospitality professor weighs in on Washington Post's article about travel companies' scrutiny of animal attractions
Nov 22, 2019

Walker College of Business associate professor of management, Dr. Carol Kline, was quoted in a recent article from the Washington Post about a...