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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...

A collage of new faculty faces

Walker College welcomes fresh faces, new expertise to faculty for 2025-26 academic year
Jan 15, 2025

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University welcomes the following faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year.

Dr. Shishir Shakya

In the News: Economics professor quoted in piece on challenges of centralized health care
Jan 14, 2025

In a recent opinion article on the Carolina Journal website, entitled ...

2025 Holland Fellows

12 named 2025 Holland Fellows
Jan 12, 2025

Twelve Appalachian State University students have been named Holland Fellows for 2025; they will participate in an international business...

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges as wildfires burn

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges as wildfires burn
Jan 10, 2025

Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University's Brantley Risk and Insurance...

App State releases Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for Fall 2024 semester

App State releases Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for Fall 2024 semester
Dec 27, 2024

Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2024 semester.

1,009 students in the Walker...

Fortune includes App State in its best in-person master's in data science programs for 2025

Fortune includes App State in its best in-person master's programs for data science
Dec 20, 2024

Fortune magazine has ranked Appalachian State University's ...

Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall
Dec 17, 2024

ppalachian State University celebrated graduates’ achievements during Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, marking the culmination of...

Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast

Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast
Dec 17, 2024

The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce will host its 9th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday, January 16,...