Global and Civic Engagement

Global and Civic Engagement

The Walker College of Business supports global and civic engagement for all students, faculty and staff. The three areas of emphasis are social & environmental sustainability, diversity & inclusion and international programs. These emphases are central to the College 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 # 8SDG # 12, and SDG #15. Learn more.

Recent News

App State Team Sunergy members pose with their multi-occupant solar vehicle, ROSE, during Display Day on July 19 at the Adventure Science Center in Nashville, Tennessee, before embarking on the cross-country 2024 Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC), held July 20–27. The student-led, interdisciplinary team finished second in both the ASC and the challenge’s qualifying race, the 2024 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix, completing over 2,100 miles.

App State’s student solar vehicle team races to podium finish in cross-country challenge

Team Sunergy also earned the Spirit of the Event AwardBOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s student-led, interdisciplinary solar vehicle te...

Walker College to hold September 4 information session for students interested in studying business in Asia

Info SessionAn information session for Appalachian State University students interested in participating in the Holland fellows program will be held W...

Amaya Crawford

International business, digital marketing major featured in App State video

Amaya Crawford, of Charlotte, graduated from the Walker College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in both&nb...

Amaya Crawford

Amaya Crawford '24 shares her experiences as an international business major

Amaya Crawford, a 2024 graduate of Appalachian State University, excelled in her double major in International Business and Digital Marketing with a m...

Spring 2024 Courageous Conversations Recap

A recent article published by the Appalachian highlights the spring edition of the Walker College of Business' Courageous Conversations series.The art...

12 business students to participate in Holland Fellows exchange

2024 Holland Fellows Cohort Announced

Twelve Appalachian State University business students have been named 2024 Holland Fellows; they will participate in an international business exchang...

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