Alumni

MBA Alumni Highlight: Farrahn Wood
Nov 10, 2017

Farrahn Wood '16 is a human resources generalist for Gilbarco Veeder Root, the global leader of integrated technology solutions in the retail petroleu...

Sarah Freed ’09 of Seattle was awarded the Appalachian State University’s 2017 Young Alumni Award. The award honors individuals under age 40 for their exceptional service to the university and career accomplishments.

Accounting and international business alumna honored as 2017 Appalachian young alum
Oct 31, 2017

ASU NEWS–Three socially conscious, entrepreneurial alumni were recognized by the Alumni Association Friday, Oct. 6, during Homecoming weekend 2017. ...

Pictured during an Oct. 5 reception for the Al Harris Fund for Excellence Endowment are, from left, Jackie Harris, Computer Information Systems Professor Emeritus Al Harris, Sequoia Holdings CEO T. Richard Stroupe, Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts, and Walker College of Business Dean Heather Norris.

Alumnus’ new endowment fund and named space in Peacock Hall honor information systems professor
Oct 17, 2017

ASU NEWS — A new endowment fund and meeting and networking space at Appalachian State University have been established to honor Dr. Albert...

Dean Heather Norris with colleagues at Walker College Game Day / Appalachian Homecoming 2017

Walker College hosts game day tailgate, honors scholar athletes, welcomes alumni back home to AppState
Oct 9, 2017

The Walker College of Business hosted a game day tailgate celebration on October 7, 2017. The day coincided with Appalachian State University Hom...

More than 50 attended the 2017 internship panel on Appalachian's campus September 26.

Walker College of Business students hear practical advice on internships
Oct 6, 2017

More than 50 Walker College of Business students attended an internship panel and Q&A session on September 26, the evening before the fifth annual...

Seven individuals were sworn in as trustees of Appalachian State University at the Sept. 22 meeting of the Board of Trustees. They are, from left, Carole P. Wilson, Bonnie Schaefer, Charles V. Murray, Scott Lampe, Anderson Clayton, Donald C. Beaver and M. Lee Barnes Jr. Administering the oath of office was District Judge Rebecca Eggers-Gryder. Photo by Marie Freeman

New trustees sworn in, chancellor marks progress on priorities at Board of Trustees meeting
Sep 29, 2017

ASU NEWS - New and reappointed members of Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees were sworn in during the Sept. 22 board meeting, with James...

Walker College of Business Alumnus Andrew Kota has been named executive director of the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, effective September 1.

Walker College alumnus named executive director of Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina
Aug 23, 2017

Walker College of Business Alumnus Andrew Kota has been named executive director of the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, effective S...

Jerry Zhang

Alumni feature: young alum finds fit with highjump
Aug 15, 2017

Jerry Zhang is a recent Appalachian State University graduate and an international sales consultant for HighJump, a computer software company offering...

Cameron Annas

Young alumnus earns prestigious award in insurance
Aug 11, 2017

The Caldwell Journal recently reported that Appalachian State University Alumnus Cameron Annas '13 has earned the Thoroughbred Award fo...

Source: 2017 Deloitte Millenial Survey

Alumnus featured in Insurance Business America magazine, discusses 'aging workforce' challenge to insurance industry
Aug 7, 2017

Walker College of Business alumnus Josh Ammons was recently featured in Insurance Business America magazine, the magazine for America's insurance...