Walker College honors seven for global engagement and sustainability efforts
Nov 10, 2024
The Walker College of Business celebrated student, faculty and staff commitment to sustainability and a global mindset during the Global Good Awards C...
Hurricane Helene's effects on Western North Carolina highlight needed adjustments to the insurance system as climate shifts
Oct 22, 2024
Speaking with Dr. David Marlett, a professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance and Managing Director of the Brantley Risk & Insu...
Hickory Leadership Forum brings together Walker College faculty, alumni and Hickory business leaders
Sep 6, 2024
Appalachian State University recently launched The Hickory Leadership Forum, with a focus on “Leading with Compassion.”The first event, featuring ...
App State recognizes 6 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence
Aug 8, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — Six faculty and staff members in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have earned Sywassink Awards for Exc...
In the News: Moving to Florida? Budget More for Home Insurance Than Expected
Apr 25, 2024
Home insurance rates in Florida have soared in recent years, making it the most expensive state to insure a house. Financial and environmental experts...
App State's is one of eight teams from four countries to advance in insurance competition
Apr 11, 2024
Students from Appalachian State University will compete in the Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge at RISKWORLD® in San Diego,...
‘How I funded my App State education’
Feb 20, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — Being a Mountaineer doesn’t have to come with a mountain of debt. As App State alums can attest, you might be surprised by just how ...
Insurance students to compete in semi-finals of international case competition
Feb 5, 2024
A team of four Appalachian State University students have advanced to compete in the semi-final round of the 2024 Spencer-RIMS Risk Challenge,&nb...
Eggers named Sumner Insurance Distinguished Scholar
Oct 2, 2023
Austin Eggers, an associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, has been named the inaugural Way...
Seven in the Walker College honored for excellence with Sywassink Awards
Jul 31, 2023
Seven members of Appalachian State University’s faculty and staff have received Sywassink Awards for Excellence, recognizing their outstanding achie...