Twelve outstanding students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been selected for the prestigious 2026 Holland Fellows program.
- Lana Butler, Marketing
- Yauri Hatcher, International Business
- David Itson, Accounting
- Lorena Moors Cely, Management
- Harley Locklear, Economics
- Tyler Nece, Sustainable Development
- Ethan Salemy, International Business
- Lucas Schwinger, Accounting
- Ethan Truesdale, Management
- Charlie Van Winkle, Economics
- Jadon Williams, Accounting
- Oscar Yarbrough, Economics
The Holland Fellows exemplify academic excellence, leadership potential, and global engagement through one of App State’s most distinguished international business programs, equipping students with the skills to thrive in an interconnected world.
This spring, Fellows will engage in rigorous coursework and sustainability research, culminating in presentations to Kontoor Brands and a two-week global immersion in Cambodia, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.
About Global Engagement in the Walker College of Business
The Walker College of Business encourages students to study abroad and provides a variety of short-term international programs designed to develop global business skills and intercultural knowledge. Learn more at business.appstate.edu/international.
About the William R. Holland Fellows Program
The Holland Fellowship is an applied business experience in Asia that emphasizes student research, engagement, and innovation. It advances global learning while promoting research and collaboration. A 20+-year partnership with universities abroad provides the foundation for this experience, which creates a context for understanding how regions, nations, and peoples might collaborate for mutual benefit in a global business environment. Learn more at hollandfellows.appstate.edu.
Clockwise from top left are Lana Butler, Yauri Hatcher, David Itson, Lorena Moors Cely, Harley Locklear, Tyler Nece, Ethan Salemy, Lucas Schwinger, Ethan Truesdale, Charlie Van Winkle, Jadon Williams, and Oscar Yarbrough.
2026 Holland Fellows