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Dr. Kristl Davison

Kristl Davison to serve as chair in the Department of Management
Jun 29, 2026

Dr. H. Kristl Davison, an associate professor at Appalachian State University, has been named chair of the...

Scott Bowie Gray

Scott Bowie Gray to serve as director of sustainable business and resilience for the Walker College of Business
Jun 26, 2026

Scott Bowie Gray has been named director of sustainable business and resilience in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University, effective July 1, 2026.

Dr. Jacqueline Tilton

Tilton named director of Appalachian State University’s MBA program
Jun 26, 2026

Dr. Jacqueline Tilton has been named director of Appalachian State University’s MBA program.

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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...

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...

App State alumnus Daniel Russom

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...