Two graduate students in the Walker College of Business have been selected as inductees to the Cratis D. Williams Society for their outstanding achievement at Appalachian State University.
Cratis D. Williams Society
Cratis D. Williams Society inductees are chosen from nominees based on academic performance, engagement in their discipline, and leadership potential. The recognition is only awarded to the top 2% of students in each graduating class.
Honorees must:
- Be outstanding academically, as evidenced by GPA; and
- Have engaged in or completed a project related to research, creative activities, practical professional experiences, or service as a significant part of their program of study; and
- Have shown clear potential to be leaders in academic, workforce or community life.
Julien Sagnol
Julien Sagnol is earning a Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics (MSADA). Sagnol, an international student from France, has served as a graduate assistant for the Department of Finance, Banking, and Insurance and as a senator and representative for the MSADA program in the Graduate Student Government Association.
Victor Salgado
Victor Salgado is earning an MBA and a Master of Arts in Higher Education. Salgado is an officer in the Executive Impact Club and contributed to the App State community with significant military and professional experiences.
Sagnol and Salgado will earn App State graduate degrees in December 2025.
About App State's Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics Program
Organizations increasingly rely upon structured and unstructured large-scale data for operational and strategic decision-making. App State's Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics degree provides students with not only the technical skills to work with data but also to do so within the business context. The program develops business professionals who understand and apply data analytics concepts, techniques, and tools to promote effective organizational problem-solving. Learn more at business.appstate.edu/analytics.
About App State's MBA Program
Appalachian State University's MBA Program provides educational experiences to prepare our students for life-long learning and professional leadership responsibilities in a dynamic global environment. The program provides individualized attention through extensive student-faculty collaboration and offers frequent networking and team-building opportunities. Flexible programming allows students to receive the best educational experience possible through full-time on-campus or part-time online programs. For more information, visit mba.appstate.edu.
Julien Sagnol, left, and Victor Salgado have been selected as Cratis D. Williams Society inductees for December 2025
Julien Sagnol and Victor Salgado