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...
Walker College alumnus appointed App State vice chancellor of university advancement
May 2, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — William James Sears Jr. has been appointed vice chancellor of university advancement at Appalachian State University, announced...
Sparks to serve as Macebearer for May 10 Commencement
May 1, 2025
Dr. Richard Sparks will serve as macebearer for this semester's Walker College of Business Commencement.
Dr. Jeff Kaleta will carry the...
App State honors 29 students, faculty and staff with 2025 Awards of Distinction
May 1, 2025
Mountaineers were recognized for leadership, teaching, service and more
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University held its third...
Economics students explore the economic impact of popular High Country tourism destinations
Apr 30, 2025
Students in Appalachian State University's student chapter of the National Association for...
Walker College students take on an Excel challenge
Apr 30, 2025
Students from Appalachian State University exhibited data analytics skills during a Microsoft Excel competition, testing their abilities against...
Chen, Hadley, Johnson honored with Awards of Distinction
Apr 29, 2025
Three from the Walker College of Business were honored with Appalachian State...
Graduating senior Ella Cooper shares insights from experiences abroad
Apr 28, 2025
Each year, an outstanding International Business student is chosen for an exclusive “student spotlight” interview. This year’s interviewee is...
App State environmental economist weighs in on fishing impacts of Great Lakes region
Apr 28, 2025
Research from Dr. John Whitehead, a Professor of Economics at...
Students 'excel' on Rocky Top
Apr 28, 2025
Students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 5 to participate in...
Dr. Neva J. Specht appointed App State executive vice chancellor and provost
Apr 27, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Neva J. Specht has been appointed executive vice chancellor and provost of Appalachian State University, announced Chancellor...