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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

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IBSA students honored for zero waste initiative
Dec 2, 2015

Students from Appalachian's International Business Student Association (IBSA) met with Chancellor Sheri Everts during Appalachian's Nov. 28...

Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium

Walker College student's research on economic impact of High Country Beer Fest
Dec 2, 2015

Walker College student Matthew Drake recently attended the state's Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium in High Point, NC. Drake, a...

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Finance professor to speak Dec. 12 at NC Association of CPAs conference
Dec 2, 2015

Walker College of Business Professor of Finance and Banking Harry Davis will address NC-based CPAs during the NC Association of CPAs 2015 NC...

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Video highlights the importance of hands-on entrepreneurship training at Appalachian
Dec 1, 2015

The Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship supports the objectives of Appalachian State and the entire University of North Carolina...

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Student research on sustainable business topics available for viewing Nov. 30 - Dec. 2
Nov 30, 2015

Fourteen posters displaying student research on sustainable business topics are available for viewing now through Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Peacock...

Walker Fellows in newly renovated 2nd floor  Peacock Hall spaces

Dean's Update - November 25, 2015
Nov 25, 2015

Tour of the Walker College's Newest Space

In the fall of 2015, Walker College of Business students enjoyed new and improved learning and...

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Strongest growth company in the Triangle run by Walker alumnus
Nov 25, 2015

The Triangle Business Journal this month released its Fast 50,...

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Appalachian to participate in research in business symposium
Nov 25, 2015

The 2016 Appalachian Research in Business Symposium (ARBS) is set for March 31 and April 1, 2016.

ARBS features research from scholars at...