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Corin Palmer ’26 — Corin Palmer ’26 — “Never too late” for a first-generation Mountaineer earning two tech degrees
May 3, 2026

After falling in love with computers at age five, Corin Palmer took a different path before returning to that lifelong passion with renewed focus and determination.

Carmen Concepcion

Carmen Concepcion ’26 — Turning involvement into experience and opportunity
May 3, 2026

When Carmen Concepcion arrived at Appalachian State University, she set out to make the most of every opportunity available to her.

Ashley Vinson, associate director in App State Student Affairs, stands to be recognized during the university’s 2026 Awards of Distinction ceremony, held April 28 on the Boone campus. Vinson is a recipient of the 2026 Staff Excellence Award.

29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
May 1, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony,...

Pictured, from left, are Snyder, Engen, Meachem, Clark, and Hamlin.

Students ‘excel’ in second semester of Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge
Oct 28, 2024

Students from Appalachian State University showcased their spreadsheet acumen in two  Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge (MECC) related...

Luke Combs, left, and Eric Church perform at Concert for Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

In the News: Luke Combs, Eric Church help raise millions for WNC with concert [alumni featured]
Oct 27, 2024

App State alumni and country music stars Luke Combs and Eric Church ’00 hosted a Hurricane Helene relief concert at Bank of America Stadium in...

 Marketing professor offers advice on photo credit cards

Marketing professor offers advice on photo credit cards
Oct 21, 2024

Expert advice from Dr. Pia A. Albinsson, Beroth Professorship of Marketing in Appalachian State University's Department of Marketing & Supply...

A special 'beans from the dean' October 21

A special 'beans from the dean' October 21
Oct 20, 2024

Walker College Dean Sandra Vannoy and the Walker College Dean’s Club are partnering with...

A group of students at Iguacu Falls on the Brazil and Argentina border in May. These falls lie a few miles from the largest hydroelectric plant in the Western Hemisphere, a place the students visited during the program.

‘The best two weeks of my life’: Study abroad learners share their experience
Sep 26, 2024

In a recent news post from The Appalachian, entitled...

Charlie Chen, Shishir Shakya, and Jason Xiong

Three Walker College professors to present business research at Research and Creative Activity event
Sep 24, 2024

The Research and Creative Activity event on Thursday, September 26 has been postponed to a later date.

More information will be...

Meet the banks: the first of 3-part industry night will bring 13 partners to Peacock Hall on September 10

Meet the banks: the first of 3-part industry night will bring 13 partners to Peacock Hall on September 10
Sep 10, 2024

According to staff from the Walker College's Business Career Services Office and the NC Bankers Association, Appalachian State University...