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A large group of SHRM members in Boone and a SHRM logo

App State SHRM student chapter earns national recognition
Jul 23, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter has received a 2025–26 Outstanding Chapter Award, a national honor recognizing excellence in chapter...

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

2016 Pitch Your Idea Competition to be held March 24

2016 Pitch Your Idea Competition to be held March 24
Feb 24, 2016

The Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship (TICFE) will host its annual  Pitch Your Idea Competition...

Walker College of Business participates in ASU Scholars Day

Walker College of Business participates in ASU Scholars Day
Feb 22, 2016

The Walker College of Business hosted approximately 50 guests on Saturday, February 20, 2016 for Appalachian...

Positive Post It Day

Marketing student announces second annual Positive Post It Day at Appalachian
Feb 22, 2016

**UPDATE** Positive Post It Day rescheduled for Monday, February 22.

Deadline for Martha Guy Summer Institute application is February 26
Feb 18, 2016

An incredible summer opportunity awaits current high school juniors on the campus of Appalachian State University.

Appalachian launches executive education program in business

Appalachian launches executive education program in business
Feb 17, 2016

 Appalachian State University has launched an executive education program in business.

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Deadline to submit scholarship application is Monday, February 29.

Deadline to submit scholarship application is Monday, February 29.
Feb 17, 2016

The deadline to submit a scholarship application is Monday, February 29. 

All Walker College scholarships are based primarily on academic...

Brew and Business: Appalachian MBA & MS Programs announce 1-hour info session Oct. 4
Feb 16, 2016

It's one hour for the rest of your life.  Appalachian MBA & MS in Applied Data Analytics graduates enjoy rewarding careers, build strong...

CFA challenge team advances to NC finals

CFA challenge team advances to NC finals
Feb 16, 2016

Appalachian State University's CFA Institute Research Challenge team has advanced to the North Carolina Finals. The students, Senior Finance and...

44 business student-athletes call the Walker College home

44 business student-athletes call the Walker College home
Feb 10, 2016

After the 31-29 win over Ohio at the Camellia Bowl and with Mountaineer spirit at an all-time high, the 44 business undergraduate student-...