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Corin Palmer ’26 — Corin Palmer ’26 — “Never too late” for a first-generation Mountaineer earning two tech degrees
May 3, 2026

After falling in love with computers at age five, Corin Palmer took a different path before returning to that lifelong passion with renewed focus and determination.

Carmen Concepcion

Carmen Concepcion ’26 — Turning involvement into experience and opportunity
May 3, 2026

When Carmen Concepcion arrived at Appalachian State University, she set out to make the most of every opportunity available to her.

Ashley Vinson, associate director in App State Student Affairs, stands to be recognized during the university’s 2026 Awards of Distinction ceremony, held April 28 on the Boone campus. Vinson is a recipient of the 2026 Staff Excellence Award.

29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
May 1, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony,...

College Factual names Appalachian’s hospitality and tourism management program a 2019 ‘Best for the Money’

College Factual names Appalachian’s hospitality and tourism management program a 2019 ‘Best for the Money’
Feb 8, 2019

Appalachian State University’s hospitality and tourism management program has been recognized as a “Best Value for the...

From left are Alia Dahlan, Carson Walsh, Dr. Brandy Hadley, Cooper Haynes and Amanda Kurland

Bowden Investment Group students participate in stock pitch competition at the University of Georgia
Feb 8, 2019

For the fourth consecutive year, a team of students from Appalachian State University competed at the University of Georgia's Student Managed...

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Economics professor's advice on the best and worst cities for football fans
Feb 6, 2019

Wallethub recently posted an article presenting research on 2019’s best and worst cities for Football fans and cited Dr. Peter Groothuis as an...

In Pictures: Peacock Hall rainbow

In Pictures: Peacock Hall rainbow
Feb 5, 2019

The weather is predictably unpredictable, and -- as Appalachian State University students and faculty can attest -- seemingly more so in Boone,...

Dr. Ben Powell is a professor in the Walker College's Department of Management

Dr. Benjamin Powell selected as 2019 UNC Faculty Fellow
Feb 1, 2019

The University of North Carolina System...

Holshouser Ethics to present lunch and learn on sustainable business topics Feb. 1

Holshouser Ethics to present lunch and learn on sustainable business topics Feb. 1
Feb 1, 2019

Sustainable Business Lunch & Learn 
Friday, February 1
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Peacock...

Appalachian Service

Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service
Jan 31, 2019

Members of the Walker College of Business staff have earned a Staff Senate Staff Shout Out for exemplary service in their work during the fourth...

Pictured from left are Wesley Riley, Jeff Haney, Devon Goolsby, Morgan Mullis, Nathaniel Johnson, Kirsten Beaver, Bob Redden, Reid Cooper, Noah Cramer, Travis Washington and David Marlett (Not pictured are student Kimberly Aguirre and mentor Neil Annas)

2019 Appalachian PriSim Agency Management Team Kickoff
Jan 31, 2019

As part of their 2019 PriSim Agency Management team competition kick-off at Appalachian State University, representatives from...

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Research from risk management and insurance students recognized by CICA
Jan 31, 2019

Two Appalachian State University risk management and insurance (RMI) majors, Charles Fisher and Christian Ferrara, have been named as national...