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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...

Courageous Conversations attendees listen to a panel about indigenous experiences in the Parkway Ballroom on April 7.

Student American Indian Movement shares experiences during ‘Courageous Conversations’ series
Apr 11, 2025

Appalachian student new site reporter Thais Zboichyk recently posted about an April 7 event that brought together 80 students, faculty, and staff...

App State students at MSC Industrial in Davidson, NC

‘Managing distribution channels’ students learn from leading MRO distributor
Apr 10, 2025

Students, faculty, and staff from Appalachian State University were in Davidson, North Carolina, on April 4, visiting with professionals at...

From left are Pia Albinsson, Mark Bolinger, Jack Carson and Lijun Chen

Dean's Club Lunch & Learn features four faculty researchers
Apr 10, 2025

The Walker College of Business Office for Advanced Studies in Business hosted a Dean's Club Lunch and Learn on Friday, April 11 in Peacock Hall...

From left are Brenden Wortman, Carson Beane, Keira Andrews, Jack Parquette, Davis Pharr

Broyhill Fellows set their sights on the CFA Challenge's Americas Championship
Apr 9, 2025

After winning the Americas Regional Semi-final Round of the ...

The outside of Peacock Hall is under construction on March 7. Construction is expected to be completed by Fall 2026.

Peacock Hall named 'best academic building'
Apr 8, 2025

The Appalachian, Appalachian State University's independent student-run news publication, has published its...

Katie Woodle

Accounting alumna named Blue Ridge Energy CEO
Apr 8, 2025

Appalachian State University alumna Katie Woodle '05, '06, has been named Blue Ridge Energy...

Charlie Chen

Teaching with heart, vision and an eye for innovation: App State's Dr. Charlie Chen
Apr 6, 2025

A Q&A with the university's 2025 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award winner

Students and faculty from the Department of Accounting at Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

Accounting graduate students explore regulatory and legal accounting in Washington, DC
Mar 31, 2025

Graduate students and faculty from Appalachian State University's Department of Accounting were in...

Broyhill Fellows named Southeastern U.S. CFA Institute Research Challenge champs

Broyhill Fellows named Southeastern U.S. CFA Institute Research Challenge champs
Mar 28, 2025

Appalachian State University's Broyhill Fellows team has earned the title of Southeastern champions after triumphing in the Southeastern U.S.

CEO Magazine

App State among the world’s top-tier MBA programs, according to CEO Magazine
Mar 25, 2025

CEO Magazine has included Appalachian State University in its 2025 rankings for the world’s top-tier MBA programs.

The publication has...