Alumni

MBA Alumni Highlight: Kelly Sain
Sep 6, 2019

Kelly Sain 98’ is the current Market President for BB&T and covers the Morrisville, Cary and Apex markets where he leads the commercial lending ...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Lauren Harper
Sep 6, 2019

Lauren Harper 12’ received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and her MBA from Appalachian State University....

MBA Alumni Highlight: Judy Sweger
Sep 6, 2019

Judy Sweger ‘08 is the Director – Compensation & Benefits at Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.  In this role, she is responsible for the de...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Mike Weisbecker
Sep 6, 2019

 Michael Weisbecker ‘95 is the Sr. Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis for Sierra-Cedar.  Sierra-Cedar is a private IT consulting f...

Walker College graduates reach career destinations

Walker College graduates reach career destinations
Aug 23, 2019

Ninety two percent of Walker College of Business Class of 2018 graduates have successfully reached their first destination, according to statisti...

Appalachian partners to present as part of Boone Chamber Insight Series

Appalachian partners to present as part of Boone Chamber Insight Series
Jun 14, 2019

Appalachian State University leaders and alumni will present as part of the Boone Chamber of Commerce Insight Series, which focuses on leade...

Alumni Spotlight: Sales Marketing Grad Patrick Holden

Alumni Spotlight: Sales Marketing Grad Patrick Holden
Jun 10, 2019

Patrick Holden ‘19 majored in marketing at Appalachian State University with a concentration in professional selling.Today, Holden is a sales consul...

MBA alum spearheads entrepreneurship course at local K-8 school

MBA alum spearheads entrepreneurship course at local K-8 school
Jun 4, 2019

Goblueridge.net's Brian Miller recently posted an article about a group of 8th graders from Blowing Rock School who recently completed a course on ent...

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Alumnus launches startup generator to inspire next generation of entrepreneurs
May 30, 2019

Appalachian State University alumnus Tyler Norwood '12 aims to inspire people who want to launch businesses but don’t know how to take 'that first s...

2018 graduate finds her career path with help from Brantley Risk and Insurance Center

2018 graduate finds her career path with help from Brantley Risk and Insurance Center
Apr 4, 2019

Shelby Weatherman ’18 works as a risk analyst in Charlotte for SCOR, a top-tier global reinsurer and the largest individual life reinsurer in the U....