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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. Joseph Cazier, director of Appalachian's Center for Analytics Research and Education, presenting at the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization event

CARE director presents beekeeping technology to United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, further aligns Walker College with sustainable development goals
Apr 4, 2019

In September 2015, The United Nations developed 17 sustainable development goals that could transform the world. In response, administrators in...

2018 graduate finds her career path with help from Brantley Risk and Insurance Center

2018 graduate finds her career path with help from Brantley Risk and Insurance Center
Apr 4, 2019

Shelby Weatherman ’18 works as a risk analyst in Charlotte for SCOR, a top-tier global reinsurer and the largest individual life reinsurer in the...

Accounting professor earns college teaching award from UNC Board of Governors

Accounting professor earns college teaching award from UNC Board of Governors
Apr 3, 2019

Kennard (Ken) Brackney, a professor in Appalachian State University's ...

Q&A with MBA alumnus Matt Pegram

Q&A with MBA alumnus Matt Pegram
Apr 3, 2019

Matt Pegram ’12 & ’14
B.S. Applied Physics
M.S., Engineering Physics, Instrumentation and Automation (PSM) 
M.B.A., Master of...

Brian Murray

2019 Workman Distinguished Lecture
Apr 3, 2019

2019 Workman Distinguished Lecture
Energy Transitions, Carbon Pricing and the Green New Deal
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Innovative business ideas showcased in Appalachian’s GEAR UP Pitch Competition
Mar 31, 2019

By Harley Nefe

BOONE, N.C. – A GEAR UP Pitch Your Idea Competition took place at Appalachian State University on March 22, 2019...

D. Jason Miller, associate professor in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, facilitates a design thinking workshop with the Holland Fellows encouraging them to think outside the box while developing business plans and solutions to eliminate plastic waste. Photo by Chase Reynoldss

Collaborative design thinking workshop focuses on eliminating plastic waste
Mar 28, 2019

Education at Appalachian State University means preparing students to live as engaged global citizens working to create a sustainable future for...

Appalachian Risk Management and Insurance students at Lloyd's of London

RMI students participate in London study abroad program
Mar 27, 2019

Fifteen Appalachian State University students traveled to London during the university's spring break, March 2-9, as part of a Walker College of...

Accounting alumna featured in DHG's podcast series

Accounting alumna featured in DHG's podcast series
Mar 27, 2019

Accounting alumna Ashley Harbinson Ensley '05, '06 was recently featured in accounting firm Dixon Hughes Goodman's Path to...