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Daniel Russom

Daniel Russom '26 — A self-taught builder taking flight
May 8, 2026

The following is an excerpt from an email update from Appalachian State University Chancellor Heather Norris, sent May 8, 2026.

Daniel Russom, a Watauga County native and first-...

Jade Zonato

Jade Zonato '26 — Internship insight and global perspectives
May 8, 2026

A Spring 2026 graduate of the Walker College of Business, Jade Zonato leaves App State with a global mindset shaped by hands‑on...

Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26

Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26 — Choosing progress over pace
May 8, 2026

Alan Sonato‑Ruiz is a first-generation student at Appalachian State University, completing both a BSBA with majors in Computer...

App State awards degrees to over 4,200 graduates ready to shape the future
May 13, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University celebrated the resilience and achievements of more than 4,200 graduates during its Spring 2025...

Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees at App State

40 students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma
May 10, 2025

40 students at Appalachian State University were inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society that recognizes top-...

Kennedi Ratcliffe, right, is the 2025 top overall student in the Walker College of Business and the top student in the Economics program.

30 grads named 'App State Best' for 2025
May 10, 2025

30 Appalachian State University students have been named to the Walker College of Business “2025 App State Best” list.

14 have been named...

Three economics students earn Brashear Research Prize, four inducted into economics honors society

Three economics students earn Brashear Research Prize, four inducted into economics honors society
May 9, 2025

The Department of Economics honored students during the Spring 2025 Brashear Luncheon, May 1.

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Insurance students travel to RISKWORLD, participate in global conference
May 9, 2025

Appalachian State University students traveled to the Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.)...

RMI, Danni Capps honored

Walker College faculty, student associations recognized by App State
May 8, 2025

The Office of Campus Activities at Appalachian State University recently announced the...

Marketing professor contributes to Nationwide Insurance review

Marketing professor contributes to Nationwide Insurance review
May 6, 2025

Expert advice from G. David Shows D.B.A., a Professor of Marketing and...

Dr. Jamie Parson

Insurance professor offers advice on cheap car insurance
May 6, 2025

Expert advice from Jamie Parson JD, an associate professor of legal...

David Marlett

Insurance director on tariffs and home insurance costs
May 2, 2025

Advice from Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk &...

Tori Humler

Data analytics student named to Cratis D. Williams Society
May 2, 2025

Tori Humler, a graduate student in the Walker College of Business, has been named to the ...