Alumni

App State honored more than 4,300 Mountaineer graduates — the largest graduating class in university history — during its seven Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies, held May 7–9 in Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus. Pictured, App State Chancellor Heather Norris addresses the Class of 2026.

A record 4,300+ App State graduates are ready for what’s next May 13, 2026

graduates — the largest graduating class in university history — during its Spring 2026 Commencement, with seven ceremonies held May 7–9 at...

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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...

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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, ...

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Francisca M. Campos ’26

Francisca M. Campos ’26 — Saying yes to opportunity and leadership May 7, 2026

Francisca Campos arrived at Appalachian State University with a promise to herself:...

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Aidan Heyl ’26

Aidan Heyl ’26 — A Mountaineer shaped by service and discipline May 7, 2026

A Spring 2026 graduate of the Walker College of Business, Aidan Heyl brought a distinctive...

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Sean Owens

Sean Owens ’26 — Curiosity and Connections in a Changing World May 7, 2026

Sean Owens’ graduate experience at Appalachian State University is a continuation of a...

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Holland Fellows from Appalachian State University hold a Walker College of Business banner along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade in front of the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Hong Kong. The International Finance Centre and the Hong Kong Island skyline are visible in the background.

12 App State students to study Asian markets as 2026 Holland Fellows Feb 17, 2026

The 30-year-old international business fellowship will take students to Cambodia, Hong Kong and Vietnam

 

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Student members of ASE, founders of Carolina Sweet Water, at their first-ever production run

Entrepreneurship students help build Sweet Carolina Water company Feb 3, 2026

An article by Alayna Day and Nathaniel Eaton, published in The Appalachian, Appalachian State...

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App State alumnus Elver DePaz-Lopez.

Elver DePaz-Lopez '25 featured in '1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter.' Dec 18, 2025

Elver DePaz-Lopez is one of 399 December 2025 graduates of the Walker College of Business.

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