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RMI students earn CPCU credit through coursework
Posted on May 28, 2013 in

Appalachian State University Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) majors recently participated in a pilot program sponsored by The Institutes, called “Collegiate Studies.” The program, only available at 15 universities nationwide, recognizes course...
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Commencement: "Passion flows from purpose and in living your purpose, you live life with passion"
Posted on May 15, 2013 in

More than 350 degrees were awarded during Walker College's Spring 2013 Commencement, held May 11. The 95-minute ceremony is online.Frank Stewart, president of Ultra Machine and Fabrication, was the featured speaker. He discussed the role of passion...
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Walker College Class of 2013 graduates Saturday
Posted on May 10, 2013 in

Walker College commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday, May 11, at 4 p.m. in the Holmes Convocation Center. Approximately 350 spring and summer graduates are eligible to walk the stage.  Prior to the ceremony there will be a...
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Nathan Healy named Walker College Top Student of the Year
Posted on May 9, 2013 in Students

From left, Appalachian Chancellor Kenneth Peacock, Nathan Healy, and Walker College Dean Randy Edwards.Nathan Healy is accustomed to double duty.On the basketball court, the 6-foot-7 Appalachian State forward recorded seven double-doubles his senior...
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Walker College continues insurance paper award streak
Posted on May 9, 2013 in

For the fourth straight year, a Walker College student has won a national research award.Senior Steven Schallau is one of two national winners in this year's White Paper Contest sponsored by American Association of Managing General Agents...
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RMI major to receive Plemmons Leadership Medallion
Posted on May 3, 2013 in

James C. Terrell III, a senior risk management and insurance major, is one of three recipients of the W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion. He will be publicly presented the honor during fall Convocation, September 10.“James manages to maintain...
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Brantley Center celebrates 25 years, raises $100,000
Posted on May 2, 2013 in Brantley Risk and Insurance

More than 170 industry professionals and 65 Appalachian State students celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center April 29, gathering for a special dinner at the Holmes Convocation Center.Greg Langdon, assistant...
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Senior awarded Student Entrepreneur of the Year honor
Posted on Apr 24, 2013 in Students

Wade Montgomery, a senior majoring in commercial recreation and tourism with a minor in entrepreneurship, has received the Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship with Walker...
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Walker College professor named Rasmuson chair of economics at University of Alaska
Posted on Apr 24, 2013 in Faculty

Dr. Todd L. Cherry, professor in the Department of Economics and director of the Center for Economic Research and Policy Analysis at Appalachian State, has been selected to be the Rasmuson Chair of Economics in the College of Business and Public...
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CEO Lecture: Videos now online
Posted on Apr 18, 2013 in CEO Lecture Series

(from left) Walker College Dean Dr. Randy Edwards, Appalachian State Chancellor Dr. Kenneth Peacock, BB&T CEO Kelly King, Appalachian Trustee Dr. Brenda White Wright, former US Sen. Jim Broyhill and Executive Vice President BB&T...
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Walker College professor receives UNC System teaching award
Posted on Apr 18, 2013 in Faculty

Dr. Scott Hunsinger, an associate professor within Walker College's Department of Computer Information Systems, recently received a UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award. It came with a a commemorative bronze medallion and a $7,500...
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Watch the award-winning Bowden Investment Group presentation
Posted on Apr 16, 2013 in

In February the Bowden Investment Group repeated as winner of the North Carolina Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society Research Challenge. The students made it to the final 16 teams out of the America's region pool of more than 60 schools....
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Global Opportunities Conference features NYT bestselling author
Posted on Apr 4, 2013 in

New York Times bestselling author William Kamkwamba is the keynote speaker for the 5th Annual Global Opportunities Conference, scheduled for Friday, April 12, at the Holmes Convocation Center. The conference opens at 10 a.m.Kamkwamba...
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Walker College of Business receives accreditation renewal from AACSB
Posted on Apr 3, 2013 in Walker College News

AACSB International (AACSB) has extended accreditation to the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University for an additional five years. The accreditation renewal is based on a peer review team recommendation following a site visit in...
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Walker College APPlause

Dr. Al Harris, member of the Computer Information Systems Department, recently received the Association for Information Systems (AIS) award for Outstanding Contributions to IS Education. The award is sponsored by AIS and recognizes a faculty...
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BIG members win research challenge for second consecutive year

(from left) Appalachian State University students Dan Alliss, Jack Gibbs, Ellen Morgan, Alan Clarke and Matthew Vanek recently won a financial analyst competition that was held at UNC Greensboro. (Photo by Amanda Getty)For the second year in a row,...
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CEO Lecture: BB&T CEO Kelly King returns to the series
Posted on Mar 1, 2013 in

The 51st Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture Series will feature a returning speaker.BB&T Corporation CEO Kelly King, who spoke at the 44th Lecture in Fall 2009, will discuss  “Economic Realities – Post Election” during his lecture...
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Who needs life insurance?
Posted on Feb 28, 2013 in

Dr. David Marlett, chair of the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance within Walker College, recently conducted a Q&A with bankrate.com. The topic was life insurance. Who needs it? What kinds are available? When should one but it?It can...
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Walker professor named senior research fellow with CICERO
Posted on Feb 26, 2013 in Faculty

Todd L. Cherry, professor of economics at Appalachian State, has been appointed a senior research fellow at the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research-Oslo (CICERO). CICERO, a research center associated with the University of...
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More than 60 students attend Professional Development Workshop
Posted on Feb 21, 2013 in

Georgia Doran poses with a group of RMI students.More than 60 Walker College students, including dozens of Risk Management and Insurance majors, attended the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center sponsored Professional Development Workshop and...
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