Walker College News

Lewis named chairperson for Department of Management

Lewis named chairperson for Department of Management
Jun 24, 2021

The Department of Management in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business has named Mark Lewis as its new chair, effective July 1, 2...

Chris Taylor ’09 ’11, a professional security specialist and senior lecturer in Appalachian State University’s Department of Computer Information Systems. Taylor is the program coordinator for the new cybersecurity concentration in App State’s BSBA in computer information systems degree program.

New cybersecurity concentration gives App State students the skills to combat hackers
Jun 22, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Chris Taylor ’09 ’11 is a computer hacker, and he teaches his students the tricks of the trade — with the best of intentions. Ta...

Walker College and its supply chain management, accounting, finance and management degree programs featured on University HQ's 'best, most affordable' lists

Walker College and its accounting, finance and management and supply chain degree programs featured on University HQ's 'best, most affordable' lists
May 27, 2021

Appalachian State University is one of the 100 Best Most Affordable Business Colleges, according to University HQ. University HQ also named ...

CEO Magazine Tier One badge and Peacock Hall

App State named 'Top Tier' by CEO Magazine
May 17, 2021

Appalachian State University has been named a Tier One MBA school by CEO Magazine for a fifth year running.The 2021 rankings were determined by averag...

Albinsson named Beroth Professor of Marketing

Albinsson named Beroth Professor of Marketing
May 14, 2021

Pia Albinsson has been named the Beroth Professor of Marketing in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. Dr. Pia Al...

Dr. Jamie Parson has been named the interim chief diversity officer for Appalachian State University, effective May 10.

Dr. Jamie Parson named interim chief diversity officer at App State
May 11, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Jamie Parson has been named interim chief diversity officer at Appalachian State University, effective May 10.Parson is an assista...

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named provost and executive vice chancellor at Appalachian State University, effective May 7.

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named provost and executive vice chancellor at App State
May 11, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named provost and executive vice chancellor at Appalachian State University, effective May 7. Norr...

Kyle Allen has been named executive director of development for the Walker College

Allen named executive director of development for the Walker College
May 10, 2021

Mr. Kyle Allen has been named executive director of development for the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. Allen br...

Logan Decker, left, and Caleb Garbuio have earned Brashear Prizes

Two earn Brashear undergraduate research prizes
May 4, 2021

Five seniors from Appalachian State University have participated in the 2021 Brashear Research Competition, and two have been honored with Brashear Pr...

Four professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned Dean’s Club Research Prizes. They are, pictured clockwise from top left, Dr. Joseph Cazier, Dr. Edgar Hassler, Dr. Lubna Nafees and Dr. Jason Xiong.

Four earn Dean’s Club Research Prizes
May 1, 2021

Four professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned Dean’s Club Research Prizes. They are, pictured clockw...