Student researchers at App State estimate the economic impact of 2025 Blue Ridge Brutal bike ride
Oct 9, 2025
Students and faculty from Appalachian State University’s Department of Economics recently completed an economic impact study of the Blue Ridge Brutal,...
Board of Trustees approves 15 named spaces in Peacock Hall expansion
Oct 6, 2025
New naming honors alumni, partners, and donors supporting the future of business education at App State
Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees has approved the naming of 15 new spaces...
High-quality academics, innovation and value secure App State’s spot among America’s top schools for 2025–26
Sep 29, 2025
US News names App State a top 5 regional university for innovation, undergraduate teaching and veterans support
Appalachian graduates 1,475 at December 2017 commencement ceremonies
Dec 18, 2017
BOONE, N.C.—A total of 1,475 students graduated from Appalachian State University Saturday, Dec. 16, during commencement in Holmes Convocation...
Alumnus named to Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Gov. Roy Cooper
Dec 13, 2017
Today - Wayne Sumner '75, president of Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA) and...
MBA Alumni Highlight: Chris McLennan
Dec 13, 2017
Chris McLennan '07, '08 is an assistant attorney general for the North Carolina Department of Justice.
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MBA Alumni Highlight: Cinthia Lehner
Dec 13, 2017
Cinthia Lehner graduated from Appalachian State University's MBA program with a concentration in management in 2015. Since then...
RMI alumnus named to "Hot 100" list for insurance professionals
Dec 12, 2017
Cameron Annas FIN, RMI '13 has been named to Insurance Business Magazine's Hot 100 list for 2018.
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Gamma Iota Sigma participates in 4th annual week of giving
Dec 6, 2017
The Week of Giving is a week of service organized by the Gamma Iota Sigma grand chapter. This is the 4th annual week of giving,...
Appalachian freshman Jackson Barbee wins top prize in Big Idea Pitch competition
Dec 5, 2017
Jackson Barbee, an Appalachian State University freshman and management major from Cary, won first place in the fall 2017 Big Idea Pitch...
Appalachian earns first rank from AASHE for sustainability among master's institutions
Dec 5, 2017
The Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) highlights top-performing colleges and universities in 17 impact...
MBA Alumni Highlight: Carlie Sheffield
Dec 4, 2017
Carlie Sheffield '16 is a business analyst and brilliant factory leader at GE Aviation in Asheville, North...
