The country singer from North Carolina received an honorary degree of music.

North Carolina native Luke Combs returned to Appalachian State to receive an honoree degree after leaving the school in 2012.

It was a disappointing season for Appalachian State in 2025. New head coach Dowell Loggains led them to a 5-7 record, but they did receive a bowl bid due to opt-outs. Still, in the NIL and transfer ...

North Carolina native Luke Combs is now officially an alumnus of Appalachian State University, 14 years after he left the school. The country singer returned to the Boone school on May 7 to receive an ...

Surprise campus return: Luke Combs appeared at App State’s May 7 commencement to accept an honorary music degree, delighting graduates and families. Career and philanthropy: The university cited his ...

BOONE, N.C. — North Carolina native Luke Combs is officially adding another honor to his name. The country music star, who was raised in western North Carolina, received an honorary degree in music ...

While a top name in country music, Luke Combs was once just a fan. The idea of being nominated for Entertainer of the Year or winning a Grammy Award seemed foreign to the singer, who only dreamed of a ...

Luke Combs is now officially an alumnus of Appalachian State University, as the country singer returned to the Boone, North Carolina school on May 7 to received an honorary degree of music.

BOONE, N.C. (WNCT) — Appalachian State University presented country music singer and alumnus Luke Combs with an honorary degree of music on May 7, during the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony. “In ...