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Fiscal years 2025 and 2026 mark the most successful fundraising years in App State’s history, with the university securing more than $50 million in private donations each year — funds that directly support App State students. During the milestone period, every major area of the university has benefited, with contributions supporting academics and athletics. Pictured, an App State graduate celebrates at App State’s Spring 2026 Commencement, held May 7–9 on the Boone campus. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State fundraising reaches historic heights, expands support for Mountaineers
Aug 19, 2026

Giving topped $50 million in both fiscal year 2025 and fiscal year 2026

 

BOONE, N.C. — With the close of fiscal year 2026 on June 30, Appalachian State University exceeded $50...

App State faculty and staff recipients of the Walker College of Business’ 2026 Sywassink Awards for Excellence. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Abhijit Ramalingam, Dr. Brandy Hadley, Scott Jensen, Dr. Harry Davis, Dr. Matt Crump, Cele Burt and Dr. Jonathan Bitting. Not pictured is Dr. Robin Romanus. Photo by Sabrina Cheves

App State honors 8 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence
Aug 4, 2026

New to this year’s awards — the Sywassink Legacy of Excellence Award

 

View of the exterior glass being installed for the new addition. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Peacock Hall addition takes shape as construction passes halfway mark
Aug 3, 2026

The addition to Peacock Hall was featured in Appalachian State University Chancellor Heather Norris' July 31, 2026, Inside Appalachian...

Student leaders of Appstate DECA

DECA students will host first annual Drive for Deca on May 12
Apr 3, 2017

The Appalachian State University chapter of DECA will host the first annual Drive for Deca on Friday, May 12.

Walker College professor earns faculty scholarship to attend SAS Global Forum

Walker College professor earns faculty scholarship to attend SAS Global Forum
Apr 3, 2017

Walker College of Business Professor Charlie Chen is attending the SAS Global Forum...

Rajat Panwar

New research from Walker College Professor explores environmental practices in business
Mar 29, 2017

A paper co-authored by Appalachian Associate Professor of Management ...

Interior design senior Courtney Sullivan created the renderings used in the Active Learning Center grant proposal. Images courtesy of Courtney Sullivan

AppLab practices put to work earn Appalachian a Steelcase Active Learning Center Grant
Mar 29, 2017

ASU NEWS - Appalachian State University has earned a $65,000 Active Learning Center...

Walker College adds course in storytelling and social media to dynamic curriculum

Walker College adds course in storytelling and social media to dynamic curriculum
Mar 29, 2017

Appalachian State University will offer a new course in storytelling and social media beginning Fall 2017. ...

Spring 2017 edition of Eye on IOHRM now available

Spring 2017 edition of Eye on IOHRM now available
Mar 29, 2017

The Spring 2017 edition of "Eye on IOHRM" - a news publication from the Industrial-Organizational...

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to England

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to England
Mar 28, 2017

Twelve risk management and insurance students who are enrolled in FIN 4800 - International Insurance Markets -...

Sheryl Kane, Appalachian State University

Sheryl Kane named director of advising for Walker College of Business
Mar 28, 2017

Sheryl Kane has been named director of academic advising for the Walker College of Business at...

Economics Professor's research on sleep and mood published in Public Library of Science

Economics Professor's research on sleep and mood published in Public Library of Science
Mar 24, 2017

Sleep and mood research from Walker College Professor of Economics ...

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to Iceland

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to Iceland
Mar 24, 2017

Appalachian State University students traveled to Iceland over spring break to study green energy, eco-tourism...