App State named a business education leader in US and worldwide for 2026–27
Aug 21, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Cementing its reputation as a leader in business education, Appalachian State University enters the 2026–27 academic year with top honors from five major publications.
App State fundraising reaches historic heights, expands support for Mountaineers
Aug 19, 2026
Giving topped $50 million in both fiscal year 2025 and fiscal year 2026
BOONE, N.C. — With the close of fiscal year 2026 on June 30, Appalachian State University exceeded $50...
App State honors 8 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence
Aug 4, 2026
New to this year’s awards — the Sywassink Legacy of Excellence Award
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...
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...
Daniel Russom '26 — A self-taught builder taking flight
May 8, 2026
The following feature is included in an Appalachian Today story, A record 4,300...
Jade Zonato '26 — Internship insight and global perspectives
May 8, 2026
A Spring 2026 graduate of the Walker College of Business, Jade Zonato leaves App...
Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26 — Choosing progress over pace
May 8, 2026
Alan Sonato‑Ruiz is a first-generation student at Appalachian State University, ...
Francisca M. Campos ’26 — Saying yes to opportunity and leadership
May 7, 2026
Francisca Campos arrived at Appalachian State University with a promise to herself:...
Aidan Heyl ’26 — A Mountaineer shaped by service and discipline
May 7, 2026
A Spring 2026 graduate of the Walker College of Business, Aidan Heyl brought a distinctive...
Sean Owens ’26 — Curiosity and Connections in a Changing World
May 7, 2026
Sean Owens’ graduate experience at Appalachian State University is a continuation of a...
Corin Palmer ’26 — “Never too late” for a first-generation Mountaineer earning two tech degrees
May 3, 2026
After falling in love with computers at age five, Corin Palmer took a different path before returning to that lifelong passion with renewed focus...
Carmen Concepcion ’26 — Turning involvement into experience and opportunity
May 3, 2026
When Carmen Concepcion arrived at Appalachian State University, she set out to make...