Walker College honors seven for global engagement and sustainability efforts
Nov 10, 2024
The Walker College of Business celebrated student, faculty and staff commitment to sustainability and a global mindset during the Global Good Awards C...
Hurricane Helene's effects on Western North Carolina highlight needed adjustments to the insurance system as climate shifts
Oct 22, 2024
Speaking with Dr. David Marlett, a professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance and Managing Director of the Brantley Risk & Insu...
Holshouser ethics professor delivers plenary at 'Earth for All' a United Nations Academic Impact event
Apr 29, 2024
Jim Westerman, James E. Holshouser Distinguished Professor in Ethics at Appalachian State University and chair of the Walker College of Business Susta...
In the News: Moving to Florida? Budget More for Home Insurance Than Expected
Apr 25, 2024
Home insurance rates in Florida have soared in recent years, making it the most expensive state to insure a house. Financial and environmental experts...
App State students, faculty members seek hands-on, tangible solutions at Greenbiz
Mar 13, 2024
Four Appalachian State University students and three Walker College of Business faculty members recently attended Greenbiz – a sustainability confer...
Walker College Dean's Office earns App State sustainability certification
Dec 6, 2023
The Walker College of Business' Office of the Dean has completed Appalachian State University's Green Workplace Certification and has been certified a...
Global Good conference helps 'revision tourism' to be better for the planet
Nov 14, 2023
On November 10, 2023, Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business hosted Global Good, a full-day conference centered around the theme of...
App State professor to host Interactions + Attractions, a podcast about rural tourism in North Carolina
Sep 19, 2023
North Carolina’s rural tourism initiative, UPLIFT, has launched a podcast series, Interactions + Attractions, hosted by Dr. Carol Kline, A...
App State and UPLIFT partners will work through Smithsonian Institute to develop festivals and tourism experiences
Sep 19, 2023
The Walker College of Business is at the heart of a movement to develop community-based tourism in North Carolina that was recently featured...
Director of insurance center featured in NPR article
Jul 24, 2023
David Marlett, IIANC Distinguished Professor of Insurance in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance and managing directo...