Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26 — Choosing progress over pace
May 8, 2026
Alan Sonato‑Ruiz is a first-generation student at Appalachian State University, completing both a BSBA with majors in Computer Information...
Walker College earns national attention for AI teaching approach
May 1, 2026
AACSB, the accrediting body for Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business, has shared a report on how business schools are scaling A...
Appalachian Research in Business Symposium strengthens regional collaboration
Mar 17, 2026
The Appalachian Research in Business Symposium (ARBS) will be held on April 17 on Appalachian State University's Boone campus, with a reception ...
Kimberly Shellman '25 — Combining technical expertise and creativity to make her own way
Dec 11, 2025
After earning her industrial engineering degree from Clemson University with an emphasis in computing, and with both her parents teaching at Appalachi...
Julien Sagnol '25 — Balancing academics and leadership as an international student
Dec 11, 2025
Julien Sagnol turned challenges into success, earning a perfect academic record and recognition as the Walker College of Business’s outstanding grad...
App State students attend COP30 in Brazil, engage in global climate talks
Dec 9, 2025
Six Appalachian State University students and two faculty members recently traveled to Belém, Brazil, to participate in the 30th Annual Conference of...
Business graduate students selected as Cratis D. Williams Society inductees
Dec 1, 2025
Two graduate students in the Walker College of Business have been selected as inductees to the Cratis D. Williams Society for their outstand...
Cook, business graduate students shine in 3MT competition
Nov 24, 2025
MBA student Karlee Cook earned second place in Appalachian State University's 2025 Three-Minute Thesis competition for graduate student...
Three Walker College of Business students to compete in App State’s Three-Minute Thesis
Nov 17, 2025
Three Walker College of Business students will participate in Appalachian State University's Three-Minute Thesis competition for graduate student...
In the News: Walker College of Business is helping students lead in an AI-enabled world
Nov 16, 2025
Appalachian State University was included on a list of universities incorporating AI into the business school curriculum and helping students lea...