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App State’s Division of Academic Affairs recognized Dr. Dave McEvoy, chair of the Department of Economics, left, and Dr. Tracie McLemore Salinas, chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, as the recipients of this year’s Departmental Leadership Awards. McEvoy and Salinas received their awards on July 16, during the university’s Chancellor’s Chair Summer Institute, which was held on the Boone campus.

App State Departmental Leadership Awards: McEvoy, Salinas honored for impact on academic community
Jul 20, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University faculty Dr. Dave McEvoy and Dr. Tracie McLemore Salinas have been honored as the recipients of this year’s Departmental Leadership Awards, recognized...

App State’s Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the university’s 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 on the Boone campus. Pictured with App State Chancellor Heather Norris, center, from left to right, are Young Alumni Award recipient Kendall Lamm ’14, Honorary Alumni Award recipient Shawn Poole, Outstanding Service Award recipient Donna Fiori ’80 and Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Dr. M. Lee Barnes ’90.

4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements
Jul 16, 2026

9 alumni awardees from App State’s colleges also recognized

By Brian Miller and Courtney Roberts

September 16, prepare for career fairs and internships with free professional attire
Jul 8, 2026

The Polished Peacock Professional Clothing Boutique on September 16, 4:00-7:00 p.m., will provide the opportunity for...

Approximately 400 business students graduated from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business on Saturday, May 14

Approximately 400 business students graduated from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business on Saturday, May 14
Jun 14, 2016

Approximately 400 business students graduated from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business on Saturday, May 14.

Student athletes receive top honors for academic performance

Student athletes receive top honors for academic performance
Jun 10, 2016

Forty-four of the 222 students named to Appalachian State University's...

Economics professors to present research at 22nd annual European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists conference

Economics professors to present research at 22nd annual European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists conference
Jun 9, 2016

Walker College of Business economics professors David McEvoy and Ash Morgan will present research at the...

Interim department chairs named in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business

Interim department chairs named in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business
Jun 7, 2016

Dinesh Davé, Mike Dotson, and Delbert Goff have been appointed to leadership positions in Appalachian State...

Appalachian sustainable business experts address Asheville Accounting and Management Conference attendees

Appalachian sustainable business experts address Asheville Accounting and Management Conference attendees
Jun 1, 2016

Walker College Professor of Accounting Tammy Kowalczyk and Professor of Management Jim Westerman recently...

Professor of finance publishes research on stock returns

Professor of finance publishes research on stock returns
Jun 1, 2016

Research by Walker College of Business Professor of Finance Jeff Hobbs has been accepted by the Review of Quantitative...

Ninety-two percent of Walker College graduates are employed or continuing education six months after commencement

Ninety-two percent of Walker College graduates are employed or continuing education six months after commencement
May 26, 2016

Ninety-two percent of Walker College of Business Class of 2015 graduates have successfully reached their first destination,...

Alumnus and restauranter of Fud at Salud reflects on entrepreneurship at Appalachian

Alumnus and restauranter of Fud at Salud reflects on entrepreneurship at Appalachian
May 23, 2016

Jeff McElwee '09 owns and operates FūD at Salud, the culinary counterpart to the successful ...