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...
Carly Court '25 — Leading early, building connections
Dec 12, 2025
There is no question that Carly Court is a hard worker.
Emily Bills '25 — Creating opportunities for others and shaping industries, before graduation
Dec 11, 2025
Emily Bills, Appalachian State University’s ...
Kimberly Shellman '25 — Combining technical expertise and creativity to make her own way
Dec 11, 2025
After earning her industrial engineering degree from Clemson University with an emphasis in computing, and with both her parents teaching at...
Julien Sagnol '25 — Balancing academics and leadership as an international student
Dec 11, 2025
Julien Sagnol turned challenges into success, earning a perfect academic record and...
Victor Salgado '25 — Lifelong learning and service and a 20-year journey to a dual graduate degree
Dec 11, 2025
Victor Salgado’s collegiate journey has been more than 20 years in the making...
Economics Department releases student newsletter
Dec 11, 2025
The Department of Economics at Appalachian State University has released a newsletter for its...
App State students attend COP30 in Brazil, engage in global climate talks
Dec 9, 2025
Six Appalachian State University students and two faculty members recently traveled to Belém, Brazil, to participate in the 30th Annual...
Board of Trustees approves names for two spaces in Peacock Hall expansion
Dec 9, 2025
Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees has approved the naming of two spaces in...
App State's scholarship portal is open through February 7
Dec 8, 2025
The 2026-27 Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (ASAP) is open to continuing undergraduate...
In the news: Two business students featured in Hickory Herald
Dec 3, 2025
Walker College of Business students were featured in the December edition of Appalachian State University's Hickory Herald, a monthly newsletter...