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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.

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Jonavan Adams, seated on the right, responds to a question posed by Jalen Sanders, left, the emcee of a panel discussion, “Courageous Conversations.” The Walker College of Business collaborated early in February with Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity to hold a panel discussion, in observance of Black History Month. Seated beside Adams are fellow panelists Ramona Harris,’16, Kacey Griffin 13, and current MBA student, Patrick Preudhomme.

Courageous Conversations panelists candidly discuss business plans with students Feb 24, 2017

The Walker College of Business collaborated early in February with an African American fraternity, the Mu Upsilon chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi to...

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Appalachian Alumnus and Blowing Rock Chamber Member Zak Ammar

Walker College alumnus and entrepreneur featured in recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week Feb 23, 2017

In honor of National Entrepreneurship Week, Walker College MBA alumnus Zak Ammar '16 is featured in "entrepreneur spotlight" on the Blowing Rock...

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Appalachian State University Sales Advisory Board Members in Peacock Hall

Walker College establishes advisory board to guide sales marketing programs Feb 6, 2017

The Walker College of Business has developed a sales advisory committee to provide expertise to the developing sales education...

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AHRS CEO Richard Sparks retires (Photo: Marie Freeman)
Chancellor Sheri N. Everts of Appalachian State University with Richard G. Sparks, who received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during Fall Commencement for his service to the community. Photo by Marie Freeman

Sparks receives honorary degree from Appalachian Jan 20, 2017

ASU NEWS—Among those receiving degrees from Appalachian State University...

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Walker College Business Advisory Council member, alumnus named Lowe's CFO
Allan Head, right, congratulates his successor, Jason Hensley.
Walker College alumnus and Appalachian trustee rings opening bell at NASDAQ
Standing left to right, John and Faye Cooper, Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri N. Everts and Mayor Roy James Maness. The Coopers and Maness were recently named honorary alumni by the university’s alumni association. Photo by Marie Freeman

Coopers, Maness receive Honorary Alumni Awards at Appalachian State University Oct 13, 2016

Appalachian State University presented the Alumni Association’s Honorary Alumni Award to Faye and John Cooper of Valle Crucis and The...

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Ninety-two percent of Walker College graduates are employed or continuing education six months after commencement

Ninety-two percent of Walker College graduates are employed or continuing education six months after commencement May 26, 2016

Ninety-two percent of Walker College of Business Class of 2015 graduates have successfully reached their first destination,...

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