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Economics professor selected as author for U.S. Global Change Research Program’s ‘First National Nature Assessment’

Economics professor selected as author for U.S. Global Change Research Program’s ‘First National Nature Assessment’
Apr 29, 2024

Dr. John Whitehead, a professor in the Department of Economics at Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, has been selected by the U...

From left are Cody Zimmerman, Christine Parker, Barrett Garner, Kennedy Burton and Heatherlyn Hardesty

Professional selling students earn accolades, prize money at National Shores Sales Challenge
Apr 29, 2024

Students from Appalachian State University traveled to Salisbury, Maryland to compete in the National Shores...

50th Anniversary Commemoration to be held Thursday, April 7

50th Anniversary Commemoration to be held Thursday, April 7
Apr 6, 2022

After a previously planned event was postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Walker College of Business will soon commemorate its 50th...

The five Appalachian State University faculty who were accepted into and participated in the virtual 2021 BRIDGES Academic Leadership for Women program sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Pictured, from left to right, are Melissa Bryan; Dr. Melissa Gutschall; Dr. Lakshmi Iyer; Dr. Amy Milsom; and Dr. Trina Palmer.

5 App State faculty share takeaways from BRIDGES women’s leadership program
Apr 5, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — For nearly 30 years, the University of North Carolina System has supported the professional development of women in higher...

Accounting Suite to be named for Edwards on April 8

Accounting Suite to be named for Edwards on April 8
Apr 5, 2022

Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees recently approved the naming of the Department of Accounting office suite for Dr. Randy Edwards...

Dr. Sandra Vannoy named dean of App State’s Walker College of Business

Dr. Sandra Vannoy named dean of App State’s Walker College of Business
Apr 5, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — After a national search, Dr. Sandra Vannoy has been named dean of Appalachian State University’s ...

Marketing students earn second spot in national sales competition

Marketing students earn second spot in national sales competition
Apr 3, 2022

Appalachian State University students competed in the National Shore Sales Challenge, March 31 - April 2 at Salisbury University.

Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service during first quarter of 2022

Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service during first quarter of 2022
Apr 1, 2022

Members of the Walker College of Business staff have earned a Staff Senate Staff Shout Out for exemplary service in their work during the first...

Appalachian's Broyhill Fellows Named Southeastern U.S. CFA IRC Champions

Appalachian's Broyhill Fellows Named Southeastern U.S. CFA IRC Champions
Apr 1, 2022

AppState CFA Team wins Southeastern regional and advances to the Americas Regional in the ...

Students, faculty estimate the impact of hiking and biking in the Town of Beech Mountain

Students, faculty estimate the impact of hiking and biking in the Town of Beech Mountain
Mar 30, 2022

Students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business and faculty in the Department...

Women of Walker to host alumnae panel in celebration of Women's History Month

Women of Walker to host alumnae panel in celebration of Women's History Month
Mar 27, 2022

On Thursday, March 31, all Walker College of Business students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to join the...

Xiong earns campus-based award from UNC Board of Governors for innovative teaching methods in the classroom

Xiong earns campus-based award from UNC Board of Governors for innovative teaching methods in the classroom
Mar 27, 2022

App State’s Dr. Reeves Shulstad receives 2022 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award

Six other faculty receive campus-based...