Global and Civic Engagement
The Walker College of Business supports global and civic engagement for all students, faculty, and staff. The areas of emphasis are sustainable business and international programs. These emphases are central to the college's mission to deliver transformational educational experiences that prepare and inspire students to be ethical, innovative, and engaged business leaders who positively impact our community, both locally and globally.
As a member of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network — a global platform that affirms the university’s commitment to advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals — the Walker College has focused its efforts on SDG # 8, SDG # 12, and SDG #15.
Recent News
Appalachian students and faculty learn from sustainability experts at GreenBiz
Mar 24, 2025
Students and faculty from Appalachian State University recently connected with sustainability experts at the GreenBiz Conference in Scottsdale, Arizon...
App State students join global climate action at COP 29
Dec 6, 2024
A student delegation from Appalachian State University had a front-row seat to high-stakes negotiations and international diplomacy at the UN Climate ...
Sustainable business leaders inspire students to address climate change during Global Good conference
Nov 24, 2024
Sustainable business industry leaders came together with Appalachian State University students and faculty on September 13 to discuss ways of addressi...
Three Walker College community members earn awards for global citizenship
Nov 21, 2024
Three Walker College of Business community members—two faculty members and one graduate student—have earned global leadership awards from Appalach...
Walker College honors seven for global engagement and sustainability efforts
Nov 10, 2024
The Walker College of Business celebrated student, faculty and staff commitment to sustainability and a global mindset during the Global Good Awards C...
‘The best two weeks of my life’: Study abroad learners share their experience
Sep 26, 2024
In a recent news post from The Appalachian, entitled 'The best two weeks of my life', Managing Editor Siri Patterson rounds up a collection of te...