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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...

Vixster to be featured at Silicon Hollar's May 12 Startup Social

Vixster to be featured at Silicon Hollar's May 12 Startup Social
May 11, 2016

Student-launched business Vixster will be the featured company during Silicon Hollar's May Startup Social. The event will be held in the...

Sywassink Dinner 2016

Dean's Update - May
May 10, 2016

This edition of the Walker College of Business Dean's Update is one in a series...

First annual Walker College Service Day raises 400 non-perishables, $150 to benefit students and families in need

First annual Walker College Service Day raises 400 non-perishables, $150 to benefit students and families in need
May 9, 2016

Students of Appalachian State University's Walker Fellows organization recently hosted a first annual Walker College...

Commencement ceremonies to be held May 13 and 14

Commencement ceremonies to be held May 13 and 14
May 2, 2016

ASU NEWS - Commencement ceremonies will be held at Appalachian...

Commencement reception for graduating students set for May 14

Commencement reception for graduating students set for May 14
May 2, 2016

A commencement reception for graduating business students and their families is set for Saturday, May 14 from...

Business students win leadership case competition; earn trip to International Leadership Association Global Conference

Business students win leadership case competition; earn trip to International Leadership Association Global Conference
Apr 29, 2016

Three teams of business students completed in the 2016 Walker College of Business Leadership Case Competition ...

nvited to speak at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence

Econ Professor, Todd Cherry, invited to speak at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence
Apr 26, 2016

Walker College Professor of Economics Todd Cherry will present his behavioral and experimental research on climate change policy...

AMB sustainability report is not only one of the first of its kind, but also features faculty-student collaboration from the Walker College

AMB sustainability report is not only one of the first of its kind, but also features faculty-student collaboration from the Walker College
Apr 26, 2016

The Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) sustainability report, released Friday, April 22 (coinciding with Earth Day 2016), is not...