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A large group of SHRM members in Boone and a SHRM logo

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

Graduate programs office to host virtual information sessions
Apr 24, 2017

The Walker College of Business will host virtual information sessions for individuals interested in learning more about the...

Pictured from left to right - Ray Tedder, Emily Bunton, Matt Johnson, Morgan Greenwood, Stuart Powell, Jeff Haney, Neil Annas and David Marlett

RMI students win second place in inaugural PriSim Agency Management Competition
Apr 22, 2017

Walker College of Business students have earned second place and a $1,500 award in the inaugural PriSim Agency Management Competition...

Business students pitch marketing ideas to employees of New River Light & Power

Business students pitch marketing ideas to employees of New River Light & Power
Apr 22, 2017

Walker College of Business marketing students will offer marketing advice to representatives of New River Light and Power (NRL&P) during a...

Five ‘original and collaborative’ projects funded by Chancellor’s first Innovation Scholars program
Apr 21, 2017

BOONE, N.C.—Five proposals out of 40 submitted by faculty at Appalachian State University have been awarded funding through Chancellor Sheri N....

AITP named outstanding academic organization by Appalachian State University
Apr 14, 2017

Appalachian State University's chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) was named the 2017...

Upcoming special multi-media event on Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Upcoming special multi-media event on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Apr 14, 2017

Troubled Water: Voices from Bath uses exquisite photography, personal interviews, and a moving documentary film to share the stories of one...

Department chairs named in Walker College of Business

Department chairs named in Walker College of Business
Apr 13, 2017

Todd Cherry has been named chair of the Department of Economics and James Stoddard has been...

Appalachian will host Spring Open House April 22

Appalachian will host Spring Open House April 22
Apr 11, 2017

ASU NEWS—Appalachian State University’s annual Spring Open House...

Members of the Executive Impact Club present a check to the Watauga Humane Society

Executive Impact Club presents proceeds of annual fundraiser to Watauga Humane Society
Apr 10, 2017

The Executive Impact Club at Appalachian State University recently presented a check in the amount of $665 to representatives of...

Dr. Sandra Vannoy speaks to faculty during ARBS 2017

Appalachian hosts Research in Business Symposium
Apr 10, 2017

Appalachian State University first hosted ARBS, the Appalachian Research in Business Symposium, on March 30-31, 2017.