Faculty

Mary Ann Hofmann, Appalachian State University's Department of Accounting

Accounting professor's research quoted in "Next Frontier in Auditing" post
Oct 21, 2019

Research from Dr. Mary Ann Hofmann, professor of accounting at Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, was featured recently i...

Research posters to be presented Oct. 24

Research posters to be presented Oct. 24
Oct 15, 2019

Sixteen faculty research projects and three faculty-led student research projects will be presented at the 2019 Walker College of Business Dean's Club...

Dr. Leigh Dunston, executive-in-residence in Appalachian’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, left, is the recipient of the 2019 Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance Award from the university’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). Dr. Laura Ammon, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion and president of Appalachian’s AAUP chapter, right, presented Dunston with the award.

App State’s Dr. Leigh Dunston receives 2019 Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance Award
Oct 15, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Leigh Dunston, executive-in-residence in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, housed in the Walker College of Bu...

Behind the scenes: App State faculty, staff and students partner with community in Appalachian Theatre project

Behind the scenes: App State faculty, staff and students partner with community in Appalachian Theatre project
Oct 10, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — After eight years of planning and construction, the restored and renovated Appalachian Theatre in downtown Boone will open Oct. 14 —...

Professor receives grant funding for blockchain and bee research

Professor receives grant funding for blockchain and bee research
Oct 2, 2019

By Harley Nefe BOONE, N.C. – Dr. Joseph Cazier, professor of computer information systems and director of the Center for Analytics Research and...

Economics faculty receives research award

Economics faculty receives research award
Oct 1, 2019

By Harley NefeBOONE, N.C. – Dr. John Whitehead, professor in the Department of Economics, received an award from the North Carolina Commercial Resou...

Dr. Tammy Kowalczyk, professor of accounting and interim director of Appalachian’s RIEEE, third from left, and Appalachian alumnus Alex Helms '13 '16, a lecturer in the Department of Accounting, second from right, work with three Appalachian international exchange students on an Impact Clinic project. The students pictured — all of whom are from Spain with double majors in business and law — are, from left to right, Soledad Jarquemada, Maria Leon Martinex Maria Leon Martinex and Angela Munoz Perez-Embid.

App State students make an impact on businesses’ triple bottom line
Sep 19, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — An initiative by Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business (WCOB) is helping companies use their businesse...

Seventh Generation is closing its office to encourage employees to join the global climate strike.

Marketing professor weighs in on why green efforts are good for not only the planet, but also business
Sep 6, 2019

A recent post by Adweek.com details Seventh Generation's aim to inspire action against climate change ahead of a Sept. 20 climate strike thr...

Faculty’s research accepted at Information Technology & People

Faculty’s research accepted at Information Technology & People
Sep 3, 2019

By Harley NefeBOONE, N.C. –Two Appalachian State University faculty members in the Walker College of Business had their manuscript entitled "Ethics ...

Plemmons Leadership Medallion recipients pose with their awards during the Student Affairs Leadership and Legacy awards ceremony on April 26 in Appalachian’s Plemmons Student Union. Pictured, from right to left, are Appalachian alumni Roy Dale Cox ’19 and Jon Garst ’19; Traci Royster, director of staff development and strategic initiatives; Dr. Harry Davis, the NCBA Professor of Banking in Appalachian’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance; Nikki Crees, executive director of University College’s ori

Finance and banking professor earns Plemmons Medallion
Aug 14, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — Six members of the Appalachian State University Community were awarded W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallions in recognition of their eff...