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Daniel Russom

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

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

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...

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Appalchian CFA team advances to CFA regional semi-finals
Apr 18, 2015

The Appalachian State University team advanced to the semi-final round of competition at the Americas Regional of the CFA Institute Research...

John Osborn

Simple messages are often the best way to reach consumers, BBDO exec says
Apr 16, 2015

ASU NEWS - In a high-tech, highly connected consumer market, it's often the...

John Osborn

BBDO New York CEO to speak April 15 at Appalachian
Apr 15, 2015

ASU NEWS—John Osborn, president and chief executive officer of BBDO New York,...

Appalachian State University students at National Collegiate Sales Competition

Students participate in National Collegiate Sales Competition
Apr 13, 2015

Two Walker College of Business students represented Appalachian at the 17th National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC), April 7-10, 2015 at...

Plemmons Leadership medallion

Four to receive Plemmons Leadership Medallion
Apr 10, 2015

Four have been named 2015 recipients of the W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion...

Daniel Connelly

Former CEO of Citibank Kenya Daniel Connelly to speak April 1
Apr 1, 2015

Former CEO of Citibank Kenya Daniel Connelly will speak Wednesday, April 1 to students on the campus of Appalachian State University at...