Daniel Russom '26 — A self-taught builder taking flight
May 8, 2026
The following is an excerpt from an email update from Appalachian State University Chancellor Heather Norris, sent May 8, 2026.
Daniel Russom, a Watauga County native and first-...
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 State with a global mindset shaped by hands‑on...
Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26 — Choosing progress over pace
May 8, 2026
Alan Sonato‑Ruiz is a first-generation student at Appalachian State University, completing both a BSBA with majors in Computer...
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...
29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
May 1, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual ...
Camps scheduled to be held in Peacock Hall, home of the Walker College of Business
May 1, 2026
Two summer education camps will be hosted in Peacock Hall this June, offering middle school and high school students hands‑on exposure to careers...
Walker College earns national attention for AI teaching approach
May 1, 2026
AACSB, the accrediting body for Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business, has shared a report on how business schools are...
Six student businesses selected for Student Venture Funding
Apr 30, 2026
Six Appalachian State University students have been selected to receive ...
Faculty featured: Economics professor on AI to improve student learning outcomes
Apr 30, 2026
An article titled ...