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MBA student honored at Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies 2026 Faculty and Student Awards Ceremony
Apr 8, 2026

MBA Student Karlee Cook was honored at Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies 2026...
From left are Clark, Blau, Perdue, Gainey, Adiga, Hungerford, Klotz

Students shine During the Spring 2026 Walker College of Business Excel Challenge
Apr 7, 2026

On March 24, rapid keystrokes and the hum of analytical thinking marked the Walker College of Business Excel Challenge.

The event tests Appalachian State University students' proficiency...
Dr. Shishir Shakya

Publication co-authored by economics assistant professor named Journal of Rural Health's article of the year (College of Arts & Sciences)
Apr 6, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — A publication authored by a cross‑college research team at Appalachian State University has been recognized as the Journal of Rural Health's 2026 Article of the Year.
Brooklyn Dellinger, director of the App State-affiliated Small Business and Technology Development Center (Hickory region), far right in background, interviews Sara and Jorge Mora, founders of PQ CNC WORKS, pictured to Dellinger’s right, at a small business and entrepreneurship workshop hosted by Catawba County Chamber of Commerce. SBTDCs in Boone and Hickory provide an advisory resource for growing and developing businesses across 14 counties in Western North Carolina.
Director of hospitality degree program featured in Washington Post
Students from Appalachian State University in National Shore Sales Challenge
From left are App State AMA Outgoing President Ashley Pearson, Faculty Advisor Lubna Nafees, and AMA President Austin Rich

App State AMA receives honorable mentions at Annual Collegiate Conference
Apr 4, 2023

By: Mounica Ramireddy
BOONE, N.C.

Student members of Appalachian State University’s chapter of the...

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Marketing professor co-authors work noted for 'Credible and useful knowledge that can be applied to benefit society'
Mar 29, 2023

The American Marketing Association recently announced the recipients of the fourth annual Awards for Responsible Research in Marketing.

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F.A.R.M. Café provides meals to all regardless of means. Graduate Programs will be buying Boone lunch, covering the cost of meals and operations for the day. All donations for the day will help to provide meals to those unable to pay!
Walker College alumnus Jamie Harris will headline App State's 64th Boyles Lecture on Thursday, April 20

Alumnus Jamie Harris ACC '84 will headline April 20 Boyles Lecture
Mar 13, 2023

The 64th event in Appalachian State University's Boyles Distinguished Lecture Series will take place Thursday, April 20...

Panel (L-R): Wanda Coles, Roberta Jackson, Anitra Ball, Lynn Patterson, Traci Royster

Junaluska panelists share candid stories and advice at the Courageous Conversations panel discussion
Mar 10, 2023

Four women from Boone’s historically black Junaluska community shared stories and perspectives to a full house in the Rosen Concert Hall...

Jason Xiong, 4 Under 40 Finalist

Xiong named finalist in Boone Chamber's 4 Under 40 Awards
Mar 7, 2023

Jason Xiong, an associate professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems and director of...

Building a Global Mindset without leaving Boone

Building a Global Mindset without leaving Boone
Mar 6, 2023

Students in Appalachian State University's International Human Resource Management (MGT 3670) course are building a global mindset,...