Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business Honors students presented on special topics during the college's senior honors celebration on November 18.
A panel of judges named Jillian Goldstein, a digital marketing major, the winner of the "Best Honors Poster" award among 17 student posters at the event hosted by the Walker College.
"Jillian's mixed use of technology and professional design highlighted her incredible work, creativity, and academic accomplishments," noted a WCOB Honors Program LinkedIn post.
"This event is intended to establish a new tradition where the Junior Honors class hosts the Senior Honors class, fostering connections and opportunities for learning as students progress through their academic journey," said Dr. Santosh Nandi, who has led the college's honors program since Fall 2025.
A complete list of Fall 2025 WCOB Honors student presenters, their majors, and their topics follows.
- Blake Benevento, Finance and Banking, A consulting report for strategic growth and internship at Taelos Financial Partners
- Avery Clark, Marketing, Holland Fellow Program travel to Hong Kong, China, Cambodia, and Vietnam
- Jeremy Everitt, Accounting, Internship at Barham and Associates
- Jillian Goldstein, Digital Marketing, Internship with an NC-based automotive detailing company
- Nikolas Jacobs, General Management Internship at Stanley Martin Construction
- Mckenzie Jones, Sales Marketing, Internship with Bangs Shoes
- Michelle Li, Accounting, Study abroad in Finland and Estonia
- Tina Lin, Risk Management & Insurance Internship at IMA Financial Group
- Pearce Lowrey, Finance and Banking, Internship at First Bancorp
- Jose-Daniel Mejia, Computer Information Systems, Accelerated Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics
- Nicole Mercer, General Management, Internship at the Town of Rutherfordton, NC
- Wilson Puckett, Finance and Banking, Study abroad in Bermuda
- Andriana Rink, Accounting, Internship with GP CPA
- Hampton Smith, General Management, Study abroad in Spain
- Sophie Stohler, Finance and Banking, Study abroad with the CIEE Accelerated Language Program in Taiwan
- Kayleigh Torres, General Management, Holland Fellow Program travel to Hong Kong, China, Cambodia, and Vietnam
- Jadon Williams, Accounting, Internship with Anderson
Join the WCOB Honors Program
Qualified students will receive an email invitation to complete the online application in the spring semester.
If you think you meet the eligibility requirements but have not been invited to apply for the program by February 15, please contact cobhonors@appstate.edu.
More About the WCOB Honors Program
Qualified business students can choose to participate in the university honors program, the Walker College of Business honors program, or both. The business honors program is selective and requires a minimum GPA of 3.4. Participants have an enhanced educational experience, often with smaller classes that enable meaningful learning and help them form long-lasting friendships with fellow honors students. The program also aims to provide opportunities such as engaging with faculty inside and outside the classroom, participating in research, participating in practical learning experiences, favorable internship and employment prospects, and priority access to graduate programs. Learn more at business.appstate.edu/honors.
Jillian Goldstein, left, accepts a certificate with the text "best honors poster award" from Dr. Santosh Nandi.
senior honors celebration, photo submitted