Twelve Appalachian State University students have been named Holland Fellows for 2025; they will participate in an international business exchange program to Asia.
Founded in 1996, the Holland Fellows Program is named for the late William R. Holland, businessman and honorary App State alumnus.
The initiative offers participants exceptional experiential learning and global travel opportunities.
“We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Cohort of the Holland Fellows Program,” said Jesse Pipes, Program Director. “This year’s cohort is composed of outstanding individuals who will represent the college and university with excellence in academic performance, leadership, and global engagement.”
The cohort will engage in rigorous coursework, research, and preparation throughout the spring and the following academic term, culminating in an international experience presenting their sustainability research to Kontoor Brands. The program aims to equip students with the skills to thrive in an interconnected world, fostering their ability to lead with vision, empathy, and cultural understanding.
The students are:
- Luke Alsborg, Marketing & Management
- Avery Clark, Marketing
- David Cyubahiro, Risk Management & Insurance, Finance & Banking
- Brooke Fornges, Computer Information System
- Nathan Haliday, Management
- Grace Houle, Economics
- Sarah Lingle, Economics
- Highland Martin, Economics
- Benjamin Musser, Management
- Grayson Russell, Marketing
- Wesley Sellers, Supply Chain Management
- Kayleigh Torres, Management
About the William R. Holland Fellows Program
The Holland Fellowship is an applied business experience in Asia that emphasizes student research, engagement, and innovation. It advances global learning while promoting research and collaboration. A 20+-year partnership with universities abroad provides the foundation for this experience, which creates a context for understanding how regions, nations, and peoples might collaborate for mutual benefit in a global business environment. Learn more at hollandfellows.appstate.edu.
2025 Holland Fellows
Photos submitted