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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,...

8 earn professorships in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business

8 earn professorships in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business
Jun 18, 2018

Drs. Tracy Reed, Tammy Kowalczyk, Heather Dixon-Fowler and Ash Morgan have been awarded professorships in Appalachian State University's Walker...

2018 App State Brantley Center - Liberty Mutual Golf Tournament A Great Success
Jun 14, 2018

Thanks to our title sponsor Liberty Mutual, and more than 40 sponsor organizations, 140+ golfers and many student, alumni and friends volunteers...

Finance professor offers expert advice on balance transfer credit cards
Jun 14, 2018

WalletHub recently posted an article about balance transfer credit cards...

Joseph Cazier, BeeWeek

CARE director to present on big data and technologies related to bees during international conference
Jun 14, 2018

Dr. Joseph Cazier, director of the Center for Analytics Research and Education (CARE) at Appalachian State University traveled to Brussels to...

Appalachian’s Walker College of Business receives extended AACSB International accreditation
Jun 13, 2018

Appalachian State University and its Walker College of Business have been re-accredited for a standard, five-year extension by the Association to...

Economics professor delivers keynote address at international conference, discusses applications of economics on key social issues

Economics professor delivers keynote address at international conference, discusses applications of economics on key social issues
Jun 12, 2018

Dr. Mark Strazicich, a professor in the Department of Economics at Appalachian State University, recently served as a keynote speaker for the...

Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service
Jun 4, 2018

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

Walker College namesake John Walker inducted into Wilkes Hall of Fames

Walker College namesake John Walker inducted into Wilkes Hall of Fames
May 29, 2018

A large crowd attended the induction of 10 people into the Wilkes County Hall of Fame on Thursday night at the Stone Center in the Wilkes County...

From upper left, clockwise: Appalachian Business Professors Pia Albinsson, Dana Clark, Heather Dixon-Fowler, Pete Groothuis, Scott Hunsinger, Tammy Kowalczyk, Ash Morgan and Tracy Reed

Eight earn professorships in Walker College of Business
May 24, 2018

About the Awards

Appalachian State University professors Tracy Reed, Tammy Kowalczyk, Heather Dixon-...