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...
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...


