Alumni

Walker College alumnus named Wilkes County manager

Mountaineer Moves: Walker College alumnus named Wilkes County manager Oct 12, 2026

Appalachian State University alumnus Zachary Lovette '23 was recently named Wilkes County manager.

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Members of App State’s Rho Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma with App State alumnus Todd Campbell ’87, president and CEO of Builders Insurance Group, center, in App State’s Holmes Convocation Center on March 21, 2025, after his Boyles Lecture titled “Risk and Reward: The Transformative Power of YES in Business and Life.” Under Campbell’s leadership, Builders Insurance Group has made a $500,000 commitment to App State’s Walker College of Business, to support the modernization of the college’s Brantley Risk and Ins

Builders Insurance Group commits $500K to modernize App State Brantley Risk and Insurance Center Oct 8, 2026

The center’s new location will foster stronger connections among students and industry partners

Alumni, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Walker College News, Giving, Students
 Panelists speak to students at App State Hickory's Bridge Day. Photo by Jackson Shoe

NCACPA Bridge Day connects business students with accounting professionals Oct 4, 2026

More than 30 students gathered at Appalachian State University’s Hickory campus on Sept.

Alumni, Dept - ACC, Events, Front Page
Appalachian hospitality and tourism students network through class presentations, enjoy high career placement rates

Appalachian hospitality and tourism students network through class presentations, enjoy high career placement rates Feb 20, 2020

Appalachian State University's Hospitality and Tourism Management program is well known for providing students regular interaction with...

Faculty, Front Page, Dept - MGT, Alumni
The "Boonerang" Effect: Mike and Rachel Clifton '03

The "Boonerang" Effect: Mike and Rachel Clifton '03 Feb 14, 2020

Like so many who came before them, graduates Mike and Rachel Clifton ’03 enrolled at Appalachian State University after falling in love with the...

Alumni, Dept - MGT, Dept - CIS, Giving
Fifth annual initiative recognizes 25 business school graduates creating lasting impact in the world.

Appalachian alumnus honored as 2020 AACSB Influential Leader Jan 29, 2020

Appalachian State University alumnus Jesse Pipes is one of 25 business school graduates across the globe honored by...

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Latest employment data on Walker College alumni released Jan 28, 2020

Ninety three percent of 2019 Walker College of Business graduates have successfully reached their first destination, according to statistics...

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Appalachian alumni Bradley Rhyne ’07 and Filipe Ho ’07 to open new retail space next month

Charlotte based menswear brand Ole Mason Jar announces new location in Southend's Design Center of the Carolinas Jan 22, 2020

Men's clothing company OLE MASON JAR, founded in Charlotte in 2013 by two graduates of Appalachian State University (Bradley Rhyne and Filipe Ho...

Centers - Center for Entrepreneurship, Alumni, Dept - FIN
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Walker College alumnus named director The Prince of Wales's Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) US CFO Leadership Network Jan 9, 2020

Walker College of Business alumnus Brad Sparks ACC ’97 ’98 has been named director of The Prince of Wales's Accounting for...

Alumni, Sustainable Business, Front Page

MBA Alumni Highlight: Darin Webb Dec 2, 2019

Darin Webb '11 attended Appalachian State for both undergraduate, BSBA Risk Management & Insurance and Finance & Banking, and...

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MBA Alumni Highlight: Sarah Lowe Oct 18, 2019

Sarah Lowe ‘11 is a Lead Consultant at Cerner Corporation, a Healthcare Information Technology company...

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