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App State campus flooded following Hurricane Helene

App State's CPRO-W2 program supports water sector industry professionals
Sep 11, 2025

As communities across the country face growing challenges from climate change, regulatory shifts, and financial pressures, Appalachian State University is helping prepare water sector...

In the Media: CERPA in Back-to-School Retail Spending
Sep 11, 2025

Students across North Carolina are settling into school routines, and researchers in Appalachian State University's Center for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA) have forecasted ...

Poster with images of last year's FEAST and event information: The event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Sanford Mall at Appalachian State University's Boone campus.

Walker College to help sponsor Oct. 8 Community FEaST —Food Engagement and Story Telling
Sep 2, 2025

2025 Community FEaST
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Sanford Mall, Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University student Kayla Sessoms.

Digital marketing concentration combines creativity and business skills
May 11, 2021

Senior Kayla Sessoms, of Asheville, will soon graduate from one of the newest marketing degree concentrations in Appalachian State University...

Dr. Jamie Parson has been named the interim chief diversity officer for Appalachian State University, effective May 10.

Dr. Jamie Parson named interim chief diversity officer at App State
May 11, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Jamie Parson has been named interim chief diversity officer at Appalachian State University, effective May 10.

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named provost and executive vice chancellor at Appalachian State University, effective May 7.

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named provost and executive vice chancellor at App State
May 11, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named provost and executive vice chancellor at Appalachian State University, effective May 7....

Gopika Malik and Matt Stocker

Malik, Stocker become Google Cloud Ready facilitators for App State
May 11, 2021

Gopika Malik and Matt Stocker, Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics students at Appalachian State University, have become Google Cloud...

Kyle Allen has been named executive director of development for the Walker College

Allen named executive director of development for the Walker College
May 10, 2021

Mr. Kyle Allen has been named executive director of development for the...

Student Spotlight- International Business & Global Studies Student Reflects on Study Abroad Experiences
May 7, 2021

The past year has looked nothing as it has before. Ever since March 2020, we have been adjusting to a new lifestyle. The global pandemic has...

From top left, clockwise, are Jacqueline Cooper, Sam Crouse, Sean James, Matthew Scott, Caleb Wright, Megan Winter, David Vaudo and Sophia Lang

Eight earn business honors at App State
May 6, 2021

Eight students have graduated from Appalachian State University with business honors from the Walker College of Business. 

Logan Decker, left, and Caleb Garbuio have earned Brashear Prizes

Two earn Brashear undergraduate research prizes
May 4, 2021

Five seniors from Appalachian State University have participated in the 2021 Brashear Research Competition, and two have been honored with...

Lampe, Schaefer, Cook and Chesson appointed to App State’s Board of Trustees

Lampe, Schaefer, Cook and Chesson appointed to App State’s Board of Trustees
May 4, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — In its April 22 meeting, the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors re-appointed two members and appointed two new...