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From left, back row, clockwise: Appalachian State University Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Randy Edwards, North Carolina Representative Destin Hall, IIANC Vice President of Governmental Affairs Joe Stewart. Brantley Center Director David Marlett, Appalachian Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter President Christy Simpers and Appalachian Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter Vice President Shelby Weatherman (Photo Submitted)

NC State Representative Destin Hall meets with, advises business students at Appalachian
Apr 18, 2018

NC State Representative Destin Hall addressed a capacity crowd of Appalachian State University students during a recent event in Appalachian's Gamma I...

Renewable Energy Initiative (REI) president Paul Matney, of Wilmington, third from left (foreground), and REI public relations officer Tomiwa Olufolabi, a senior from Durham, second from left (foreground), cut the ribbon at the solar charging picnic tables on the first-floor patio of Appalachian’s Peacock Hall. Chief Sustainability Officer Dr. Lee Ball, far right, and Walker College of Business Dean Heather Hulburt Norris, far left, hold the ribbon. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Solar charging station ribbon-cutting draws lunchtime crowd at Appalachian’s Peacock Hall
Apr 17, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Around 40 people gathered on the first-floor patio of Kenneth E. Peacock Hall at Appalachian State University today for a ribbon-cutti...

Hospitality students help plan SAVOR

Hospitality students help plan SAVOR Blowing Rock
Apr 16, 2018

Students at Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business are helping to document and plan SAVOR Blowing Rock, a community event sche...

McNeil named chairperson for Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance

McNeil named chairperson for Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance
Apr 9, 2018

Dr. Chris McNeil, an associate professor of finance at Appalachian State University, has been named chair of the Department of Finance, Banking and In...

Middle and high school students from surrounding counties to pitch business ideas to earn scholarships to Appalachian

Middle and high school students from surrounding counties to pitch business ideas to earn scholarships to Appalachian
Apr 7, 2018

Middle grade and high school students from Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties will pitch their business ideas for a chance to earn scholarships to Appa...

Economics alumnus to speak April 10 on "Job Market for Quants in Bank Stress Testing"
Apr 5, 2018

Frank Thomas, a quantitative team leader for funds management at BB&T, will speak on “The Job Market for Quants in Bank Stress Testing...

Alumni Spotlight: Ole Mason Jar celebrates five years
Apr 4, 2018

Men's clothing and lifestyle brand Ole Mason Jar is officially celebrating five years in business.Since the company was founded in 2013 by A...

Alternatives to Today's Capitalism: an April 18 lunch and learn opportunity

"Alternatives to Today's Capitalism" lunch and learn to be held April 18
Apr 4, 2018

Aldous Huxley once said "Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted."Sustainable Development Professors Bri...

Alumni from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will speak at the 10th annual Global Opportunities Conference on Friday, April 13 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm in the Plemmons Student Union on Appalachian State University's campus.

Alumni to return to campus to speak about the importance of a global mindset
Mar 29, 2018

Alumni from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will speak at the 10th annual Global Opportunities Conference on Friday, April 1...

Walker Spring Connect 2018
Mar 29, 2018

On February 22, 2018, Walker Spring Connect provided the foundation for long-lasting relationships that connects Appalachian State University students...