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From left are App State representatives at the 2025 Appalachian Research in Business Symposium: Tyler Johnson, Kevin Eller, Hunter Bass, Brian Hasson, Tanga Mohr, Lubna Nafees, and Jason Xiong.

Faculty and staff connect with Appalachia counterparts for Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
Apr 16, 2025

Seven representatives from Appalachian State University traveled to Marshall University on March 28 to participate in the 2025...

Students, faculty and staff in the Walker College of Business share their support for App State on iBackAPP Day, March 6. Pictured at center in the front row is Walker College of Business Dean Sandra Vannoy.

12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving draws over 3,100 App State supporters worldwide
Apr 16, 2025

Raised funds to support nearly 300 university programs

Research from Walker College of Business students will be included in April 16 Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors event
Apr 15, 2025

Four students in the Walker College of Business will participate in Appalachian State University's 28th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors event on Wednesday, April 16...

Avery Clark, Ashley Meacham, William Landrum, Rachel Hamlin

App State students' first Excel challenge of the new year
Mar 4, 2025

Students from Appalachian State University participated in the Excel Esports Weekend Battle Feb 20-23, part of the...

Dr. Brandy Hadley

Finance professor is a finalist in Boone Chamber's 4 Under 40 Awards
Mar 4, 2025

Associate Professor of Finance, Dr. Brandy Hadley, has been named a...

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris, Chancellor

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named chancellor of Appalachian State University
Feb 27, 2025

Norris assumes role with more than 2 decades of academic leadership, vision and expertise
An App State student in front of "HIRE NEERS" sign

90+ employers are set to attend Feb. 27 career fair, 'Spring Connect'
Feb 25, 2025

Students at Appalachian State University are encouraged to connect classroom experiences to careers this Thursday, February 27, from 1:00 to 4:00...

App State leaders and faculty meet with the Project Kitty Hawk team on the Boone campus in February to discuss App State Online degree programs to be supported by Project Kitty Hawk. In the 2024–25 academic year, the university will launch five App State Online undergraduate degree programs supported by the project, all designed to serve adult learners.

Walker College offers two of App State's five, and UNC System's 14, Flight Path programs for adult learners
Feb 19, 2025

Established in 1970 and accredited by AACSB since 1976, the Walker College of Business has a...

App State students are pictured in a fermentation sciences lab on the Boone campus, working under the direction of Dr. Folarin Oguntoyinbo, associate professor and research mentor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences.

App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production
Feb 14, 2025

University’s commitment to applied research benefits students, communities and industries

Economics Department releases student newsletter
Feb 13, 2025

The Department of Economics at Appalachian State University has released a newsletter for its...