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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,...

Renewable Energy Initiative (REI) president Paul Matney, of Wilmington, third from left (foreground), and REI public relations officer Tomiwa Olufolabi, a senior from Durham, second from left (foreground), cut the ribbon at the solar charging picnic tables on the first-floor patio of Appalachian’s Peacock Hall. Chief Sustainability Officer Dr. Lee Ball, far right, and Walker College of Business Dean Heather Hulburt Norris, far left, hold the ribbon. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Solar charging station ribbon-cutting draws lunchtime crowd at Appalachian’s Peacock Hall
Apr 17, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Around 40 people gathered on the first-floor patio...

Appalachian State University Student Alisha Sprinkle at National Conference for Undergraduate Research

In Pictures: Sprinkle presents on 'Building the Blockchain for Bees' at NCUR
Apr 16, 2018

Appalachian State University junior computer science major Alisha Sprinkle recently presented at the 2018 National Conference for Undergraduate...

Project management students help coordinate kickball tournament

Project management students help coordinate kickball tournament
Apr 16, 2018

Project management students at Appalachian State University have teamed up with the We Can So You Can Foundation for a kickball tournament...

Hospitality students help plan SAVOR

Hospitality students help plan SAVOR Blowing Rock
Apr 16, 2018

Students at Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business are helping to document and plan SAVOR Blowing Rock, a...

YOUTH GIVEN STEM OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH $1 MILLION GRANT

YOUTH GIVEN STEM OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH $1 MILLION GRANT
Apr 10, 2018

Professor of Information Systems Lakshmi Iyer is co-principal investigator for the study.

McNeil named chairperson for Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance

McNeil named chairperson for Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance
Apr 9, 2018

Dr. Chris McNeil, an associate professor of finance at Appalachian State University, has been named chair of the ...

College Factual names Appalachian to 2018 Best Business Administration & Management Colleges

College Factual names Appalachian to 2018 Best Business Administration & Management Colleges
Apr 9, 2018

According to College Factual, Appalachian State University is listed among the 2018 Best Business Administration & Management Colleges for...

draft - Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda students earn awards at state convention

Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda students earn awards at state convention
Apr 8, 2018

Student members of Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda chapter earned first place in Financial Concepts & Financial Services and Business Ethics...

Walker College staff members earn "shout outs" for service

Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service
Apr 8, 2018

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

Middle and high school students from surrounding counties to pitch business ideas to earn scholarships to Appalachian

Middle and high school students from surrounding counties to pitch business ideas to earn scholarships to Appalachian
Apr 7, 2018

Middle grade and high school students from Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties will pitch their...