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
G.A. Sywassink awarded App State's honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for decades-long commitment to education
Dec 17, 2025
At Appalachian State University’s December 12, 2025 Commencement ceremony, Chancellor Heather Norris bestowed an honorary Doctor of Humane...
Bailey Tumas '25 — Perseverance and pride at App State Hickory
Dec 15, 2025
Bailey Tumas is among the students earning their degrees from ...
Sarah Lingle '25 — Global perspective and career readiness
Dec 12, 2025
Sarah Lingle leaves Appalachian State University with not only a Bachelor of Arts in ...
Zach Needles '25 — From transfer to trailblazer, a home in the insurance industry
Dec 12, 2025
When Zach Needles transferred from North Carolina State University to...
Aidan Sands '25 — Leading, collaborating, driving excellence
Dec 12, 2025
Aidan Sands has made his mark in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State...
Jonah Smith '25 — Turning vision into reality
Dec 12, 2025
Jonah Smith has made an impact on Appalachian State University’s Walker College of...
Carly Court '25 — Leading early, building connections
Dec 12, 2025
There is no question that Carly Court is a hard worker.
Emily Bills '25 — Creating opportunities for others and shaping industries, before graduation
Dec 11, 2025
Emily Bills, Appalachian State University’s ...
Kimberly Shellman '25 — Combining technical expertise and creativity to make her own way
Dec 11, 2025
After earning her industrial engineering degree from Clemson University with an emphasis in computing, and with both her parents teaching at...
Julien Sagnol '25 — Balancing academics and leadership as an international student
Dec 11, 2025
Julien Sagnol turned challenges into success, earning a perfect academic record and...