Alumni

Appalachian State University alumnus and former Mountaineers basketball player Frank Eaves ’16, right, and his father, Jerry Eaves — a former NBA player and coach who is a current collegiate basketball coach and talk show host in Louisville, Kentucky. The two teamed up to appear on the 32nd season of “The Amazing Race,” currently airing on CBS.

An ‘Amazing Race’ for an App State Mountaineer alumnus
Nov 25, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University alumnus Frank Eaves ’16 tries to make every experience a winning experience — whether as a student-at...

Alexandra LaRocca, a senior communication studies major from Raleigh, was crowned Appalachian State University’s 2020 Top of the Rock by university mascot Yosef as App State Chancellor Sheri Everts, far left in background, looked on. The ceremony was prerecorded in Founders Plaza during Homecoming Week and then screened during the homecoming football game Oct. 22.

App State puts a new spin on homecoming traditions
Nov 9, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Since March, Appalachian State University has restyled campus events to help slow COVID-19 spread — September's homecoming celebrati...

Poised for postgraduate success — App State Fleming Scholars continue diversity advocacy

Poised for postgraduate success — App State Fleming Scholars continue diversity advocacy
Nov 2, 2020

The first group of recipients of Appalachian State University’s full-tuition Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholarship have graduated from App Sta...

A Mountaineer Impact: Liz and Jeff Mick
Oct 29, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — When it comes to their appreciation for App State, Liz and Jeff Mick believe in paying it forward. Recently, they made a generous gift...

Professional Development Series - Salary Negotiation
Oct 15, 2020

The Walker College of Business, through the Business Career Services Office, offers webinars for undergraduate and graduate students on a variety of p...

Alumna named a 2020 All Star by Risk and Insurance magazine

Alumna named a 2020 All Star by Risk and Insurance magazine
Sep 25, 2020

Appalachian State University alumna Rumbi Masamvu '13 has been named a 2020 Risk All Star by Risk & Insurance.According to their site,&n...

Finance alumnus shares why he gave to the Mountaineer Emergency Fund

Finance alumnus shares why he supports the Mountaineer Emergency Fund
Sep 9, 2020

Appalachian State University's University Advancement Office recently sent an email to alumni featuring alumnus Mac Shelton '17 FIN. Th...

Finance alumna featured as district leader in Brooklyn, New York

Finance alumna featured as district leader in Brooklyn, New York
Aug 11, 2020

A post in Kings County Politics entitled Pierce Offers Business Background to District 52 by Michael Rock features Appalachian Sta...

Dawn Medlin presents a gift to Doris Medlin, to recognize the establishment of the Bob and Doris Medlin Scholarship, named for Medlin.

Dr. Dawn Medlin retires, Walker College invites former students and App State community to support future students
Jul 27, 2020

After more than 30 years as a professor at Appalachian State University, Dr. Dawn Medlin is set to retire.A long-time friend and mentor to Appalachian...

Alumnus, clothing designer featured in 'Think Christian McCaffrey looks fly?' article

Alumnus, clothing designer featured in 'Think Christian McCaffrey looks fly?' article
May 12, 2020

Appalachian State University alumnus Edward "Mitch" Purgason '15 is a clothing designer based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. He's worked with ...