International

Doc Hendley, Wine to Water founder

Social entrepreneurs Doc Hendley and Hannah Davis to speak at Global Opportunities Conference
Apr 10, 2015

ASU NEWS—Wine to Water founder Doc Hendley will be the keynote speaker at the 2015 Global Opportunities Conference: Business for a Better World to b...

Michael Obacha

Business student athlete recognized for good works
Apr 1, 2015

The Winston-Salem Journal recently reported on Michael Obacha, a Walker College of Business student double majoring in international business and econ...

Appalachian and Yasar University officials come to agreement

Appalachian expands its educational opportunities in Turkey
Mar 5, 2015

ASU NEWS - Appalachian State University has added a second formal agreement with a private university in Turkey creating opportunities for student, fa...

2014 Global Opportunities Conference on Cuba Today brings Cuban economist to ASU campus
Jul 25, 2014

On April 11, 2014, Appalachian State University held the 6th Annual Global Opportunities Conference on “Cuba Today.”  Attendees heard, f...

"From Seed to Cup:" Learning about the Coffee Supply Chain in Costa Rica
Jul 25, 2014

During December 2013 and January 2014, fifteen students spent two weeks in Costa Rica, learning firsthand about the complete supply chain "seed to cup...

MBA Program in Cuba
Oct 22, 2013

Strolling the Malecón in Havana, Cuba, it feels as if the city has been frozen in time. Pristine 1950's classic cars cruise beside this famous seasid...

William Kamkwamba visits the ASU Wind Turbine during the 2013 Global Opportunities Conference
Apr 13, 2013

William Kamkwamba visits the ASU Wind Turbine during the 2013 Global Opportunities Conference.The Fifth Annual Global Opportunities Conference took pl...

APP students gain perspective in Malawi
Feb 28, 2013

It is equal parts travel and discovery - exploring Africa is transformational at a minimum. Africa will get under your skin, from the moment you arriv...

Students learn about coffee supply chain from "seed to cup" in Costa Rica
Feb 28, 2013

Coffee "cupping" at the Co-op El Dos, is an important process in determining the quality and price structure for Costa Rican coffee.A group of 12 Appa...

Student inspired by Global Opportunities speaker to help children in India
Aug 15, 2012

Jennifer Lampo, a business management major concentrating in entrepreneurship, used her own business contacts and networking system to raise $3,000 in...