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...
‘How I funded my App State education’
Feb 20, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — Being a Mountaineer doesn’t have to come with a mountain of debt. As App State alums can attest, you might be surprised by just how...
February 21 event to feature Black alumni and straight talk on navigating the career maze
Feb 19, 2024
On Wednesday, February 21, the Walker College of Business will celebrate Black History Month with a Courageous Conversation, ...
Alumna featured: 'secret' behind the dramatic rise of the Stanley cup? Women.
Feb 19, 2024
App State alumna Lauren Solomon, the national sales director at Stanley, played a key role in making the Stanley Quencher one of the most popular...
App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among nation's ‘best’ for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report
Feb 18, 2024
The annual U.S. News rankings recognized App State business, education and nursing programs
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has...
MBA alumnus to lead New River Light and Power
Feb 15, 2024
Matthew Makdad, P.E., has been named general manager of Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP).
Management students earn first place in FLBA-C case competition
Feb 6, 2024
Appalachian State University students Justin Schroeder, Kristina Moore, and Sally Dillon have won first place in an FBLA case competition.
...Catastrophe Insurance Underwriting Profitability: Investigating Company Loss Performance
Feb 5, 2024
A team of finance students from Appalachian State University recently completed a months-long consulting project in data analytics with an...
UGA's Stock Pitch Competition: Crafting Winning Strategies
Feb 5, 2024
Two separate teams of Appalachian State University students set their sights on the University of Georgia's Stock Pitch Competition.
Spencer-RIMS RISK Challenge: Evaluating Municipal Risks
Feb 5, 2024
A team of finance students from Appalachian State University took on the RISK Challenge, an international case competition sponsored anually by...
CFA Institute Research Challenge: Analyzing Nucor
Feb 5, 2024
Finance students from Appalachian State University recently delved into equity research by participating in the ...