Faculty

Bagley named chairperson for Department of Accounting

Dr. Pennie Bagley named chair of Walker College of Business’ Department of Accounting
May 3, 2019

The Department of Accounting in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business (WCOB) has named Dr. Pennie Bagley, associate professor...

 Appalachian appoints Dr. Jacqui Bergman as vice provost for faculty affairs

Appalachian appoints Dr. Jacqui Bergman as vice provost for faculty affairs
Apr 28, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Division of Academic Affairs recently announced Dr. Jacqueline “Jacqui” Z. Bergman, pro...

Dr. Joseph Cazier, director of Appalachian's Center for Analytics Research and Education, presenting at the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization event

CARE director presents beekeeping technology to United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, further aligns Walker College with sustainable development goals
Apr 4, 2019

In September 2015, The United Nations developed 17 sustainable development goals that could transform the world. In response, administrators in Appala...

Accounting professor earns college teaching award from UNC Board of Governors

Accounting professor earns college teaching award from UNC Board of Governors
Apr 3, 2019

Kennard (Ken) Brackney, a professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Accounting, has earned a 2019 College Excellence in Teac...

Appalachian Chancellor's Innovation Scholars

Winners announced for 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program
Mar 25, 2019

Appalachian State University recently announced the projects that comprise the 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program, and among the six winn...

Economics professor's research suggests lack of sleep reduces voter turnout

Economics professor's research suggests lack of sleep reduces voter turnout
Mar 6, 2019

Insufficient sleep is a health concern, and its effects reach beyond physical health. While a lack of sleep is known to negatively impact some types o...

Students and faculty members from Appalachian State University recently attended Duke University's Sustainable Business and Social Impact (SBSI) Conference,

Appalachian students, faculty members attend Sustainable Business and Social Impact Conference
Feb 22, 2019

Students and faculty members from Appalachian State University recently attended Duke University's Sustainable Business and Social Impact (SBSI) Confe...

Walker College associate dean to speak during AACSB Assessment and Impact Conference

Walker College associate dean to speak during AACSB Assessment and Impact Conference
Feb 22, 2019

Walker College of Business Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Administration, Dr. Sam Formby, will present at the AACSB Assessment and ...

Wallet Hub Dr. Groothuis

Economics professor's advice on the best and worst cities for football fans
Feb 6, 2019

Wallethub recently posted an article presenting research on 2019’s best and worst cities for Football fans and cited Dr. Peter Groothuis as an exper...

Stella Anderson, Appalachian State University

Walker College professor appointed to State Board of Elections
Feb 4, 2019

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recently appointed Appalachian State University professor of management, Dr. Stella Anderson, to the Stat...