Events

 Talana J. Bell '86, returned to Appalachian to earn a Master of Science in accounting and a Master of Science in applied data analytics. Bell gave remarks during the December 2017 commencement ceremony at Appalachian State University.

Appalachian graduates 1,475 at December 2017 commencement ceremonies
Dec 18, 2017

BOONE, N.C.—A total of 1,475 students graduated from Appalachian State University Saturday, Dec. 16, during commencement in Holmes Convocation Cente...

Pictured from left are Fuentes, Business Professor Lewis Alexander and Grant Thornton Associate Alex McLanahan with students Ivy Wagner, Mason Garwood, Cole Maita, Sarah Fishel, Alex Selby, Paige Schurter, Sara Velasco and Logan Turner at Grant Thorton Manhattan.

Walker College honors students travel to NYC, prepare for Dec. 7 thesis presentations
Nov 29, 2017

Student members of Appalachian State University's Business Honors Program traveled to New York City Nov. 17-19 to learn about business practice a...

A world outside Appalachian: International Education Week

A world outside Appalachian: International Education Week
Nov 22, 2017

The Appalachian Online recently posted about how students and community members on the campus of Appalachian State University celebrated International...

To Bee or Not: Nov. 29 session of Sustainable Business Research Series to focus on honey bee health
Nov 21, 2017

To Bee or Not: Walker's Efforts to Save the Honey Bee will be the focus of the next session of Appalachian State University's Sustainable Business Res...

Donald Thompson, CEO of Creative Allies delivered the keynote address, Entrepreneurial DNA: The Makeup of Successful Business Leaders, during Appalachian's McLeod Entrepreneur Summit

Four hundred attend 14th annual entrepreneur summit
Nov 20, 2017

More than 400 students and community members registered for the fourteenth annual Carole McLeod Entrepreneur Summit held on Friday, November...

Dr. David Schrader, a sports analytics educator from Teradata University Network, spoke with students on the campus of Appalachian State University November 14, 2017

Walker College hosts sports analytics educator
Nov 14, 2017

The Walker College of Business hosted Dr. David Schrader, a sports analytics educator from Teradata University Network, on the campus of Appalach...

Save the Date: 60th Boyles Lecture will feature Lord Michael Hastings, global head of citizenship for KPMG International
Nov 7, 2017

The 60th event in the Boyles Distinguished Lecture Series is scheduled for Friday, March 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.The lecture will feature Lord Michael Ha...

Lunch Series Poster

Professor of sustainable business management to speak Nov. 8 about sustainable forestry and climate change
Nov 7, 2017

Walker College Professor of Sustainable Business Management Rajat Panwar will speak November 8 as part of the Goodnight Family Department of...

Appalachian Research in Business Symposium scheduled March 22-23; Call for Papers

Appalachian Research in Business Symposium scheduled March 22-23; Call for Papers
Oct 25, 2017

The 2018 Appalachian Research in Business Symposium (ARBS) will be held March 22-23, 2018 at The Millennium Centre at Johnson City, TN.The sympos...

Brantley Center to co-host distracted driving event, Disrupting Distraction, on Appalachian's Campus

Brantley Center to co-host distracted driving event Nov. 7
Oct 24, 2017

Can an app save lives? According to recent research, 71% of drivers aged 18-29 years admit to texting while driving.A Tuesday, November 7 interactive ...