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Military Student Spotlight: Cybersecurity, CIS Major Nick Morgan
Sep 16, 2026

From serving aboard submarines in the U.S. Navy to pursuing two degrees at Appalachian State University, separated STS2 (E-5) Nicolas “Nick” Morgan has brought the focus, resilience, and...

A banking professional speaks with students during Bank Day in Peacock Hall, helping connect future business leaders with industry opportunities. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Bank Day connects App State business students with banking leaders
Sep 11, 2026

More than 150 Appalachian State University students connected with banking professionals during Bank Day on Sept. 9 in Peacock Hall, creating valuable opportunities to explore careers, build...

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App State economists examine the profitability of contact lenses in eye care practices
Sep 3, 2026

Appalachian State University Professors of Economics Dr. Ash Morgan and...

Brantley Center to co-host distracted driving event, Disrupting Distraction, on Appalachian's Campus

Brantley Center to co-host distracted driving event Nov. 7
Oct 24, 2017

Can an app save lives? According to...

In Pictures: October 23, 2017 Flooding at Appalachian State University's Peacock Hall (Samantha Fuentes)

In Pictures: October 23, 2017 Flooding at Appalachian State University's Peacock Hall
Oct 24, 2017

Those in and around Boone yesterday experienced flash flooding due to continued heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Monday, Oct. 23.

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Walker College of Business Dean Norris, second from left, with AppState Executive Impact Club members Tim Walker, Logan Edwards, Teea Wan and Wade Hampton assemble flood buckets for hurricane relief.

Students team up to lead hurricane relief efforts
Oct 19, 2017

Appalachian State University students and community members came together October 10 to help those affected by recent hurricanes.

Student members of AppState Executive Impact Club (and a couple family members) during a Fall 2017 street clean-up.

In Pictures: Student members of AppState Executive Impact Club during a Fall 2017 street clean-up
Oct 19, 2017

Student members of Appalachian State University's Executive Impact Club participated in a street clean up service project on September 30.

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Pictured during an Oct. 5 reception for the Al Harris Fund for Excellence Endowment are, from left, Jackie Harris, Computer Information Systems Professor Emeritus Al Harris, Sequoia Holdings CEO T. Richard Stroupe, Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts, and Walker College of Business Dean Heather Norris.

Alumnus’ new endowment fund and named space in Peacock Hall honor information systems professor
Oct 17, 2017

ASU NEWS — A new endowment fund and meeting and networking space at...

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Dickinson's research on sleep and decision making now trending
Oct 11, 2017

A recent paper featuring research on sleep and decision making from Walker College of Business Economics Professor David Dickinson is a “Top...

Annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit to be held Nov. 10 at Appalachian State University

Annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit to be held Nov. 10 at Appalachian State University
Oct 9, 2017

The Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship and the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University will host the...

More than 50 attended the 2017 internship panel on Appalachian's campus September 26.

Walker College of Business students hear practical advice on internships
Oct 6, 2017

More than 50 Walker College of Business students attended an internship panel and Q&A session on September 26, the evening before the fifth...

Dean's Update: Building key relationships with industry, alumni, students and partnering organizations
Oct 5, 2017

This Saturday, thousands of alumni will return to Boone to celebrate Appalachian Homecoming, and we hope to see you!