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App State names 12 Holland Fellows for 2026
Dec 19, 2025

Twelve outstanding students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been selected for the prestigious 2026...

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Elver DePaz-Lopez '25 featured in '1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter.'
Dec 18, 2025

Elver DePaz-Lopez is one of 399 December 2025 graduates of the Walker College of Business. He was featured in Appalachian State University's feature story about its Commencement ceremonies,...

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G.A. Sywassink awarded App State's honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for decades-long commitment to education
Dec 17, 2025

At Appalachian State University’s December 12, 2025 Commencement ceremony, Chancellor Heather Norris bestowed an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters upon George Albert “G.A.” Sywassink, Jr.,...

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Deadline extended to submit energy-related posters for Appalachian Energy Summit contest
May 12, 2015

As part of the 2015 Appalachian Energy Summit, scheduled for July 13-15 on the campus of Appalachian State University, the Appalachian Energy...

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Food Lion executive to speak on sustainable business practices during third annual Business Connections event
May 12, 2015

Kyle Mitchell, Vice President of Engineering for Delhaize, the parent company of the Salisbury-based Food Lion, will speak to students...

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More than 2,600 receive degrees during Appalachian’s May ceremonies
May 12, 2015

ASU NEWS - A sea of black robes, mortar boards and gold tassels...

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Walker College students receives Ronny L. Brooks Award for Outstanding Leadership
May 6, 2015

Junior Management and Entrepreneurship major Emily Haas and Marketing and Entrepreneurship major Hope Canipe have received 2015 Ronny L...

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Appalachian RMI students take top spot in Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge
Apr 27, 2015

Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) majors from Appalachian State University have won the national Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge. The...

2015 Global Opportunities Conference explored the role of business in building a better world
Apr 23, 2015

The 2015 Global Opportunities Conference: Business for a Better World took place on Friday, April 10 at 9 am in the Plemmons Student Union.  The...