Military Student Spotlight: Valerie Mason
Apr 9, 2026
At Appalachian State University, student veterans and military-affiliated students bring unique perspectives, resilience, and leadership to campus. On...
Students shine During the Spring 2026 Walker College of Business Excel Challenge
Apr 7, 2026
On March 24, rapid keystrokes and the hum of analytical thinking marked the Walker College of Business Excel Challenge. The event tests Appalachian St...
App State team wins State Rounds of '26 CFA Institute Research Challenge
Mar 5, 2026
A team of students from Appalachian State University won the State Finals Round of the 2026 CFA Institute Research Challenge.The team — App State’...
Walker College welcomes new faculty members for Spring 2026 semester
Feb 12, 2026
The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has welcomed 16 new faculty to begin the Spring 2026 term.Josh Sigmon, Accounting Lectu...
Cox named inaugural 'Davis Scholar of Banking'
Feb 9, 2026
Dr. Justin Cox, an associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, has been named the inaugural Ha...
Guidance from banking professor featured in Boone Chamber's 'Economic Indicators' report
Jan 29, 2026
A summary of local economic impacts written by Dr. Harry Davis, NC Bankers Professor at Appalachian State University, was featured in the Boone ...
Zach Needles '25 — From transfer to trailblazer, a home in the insurance industry
Dec 12, 2025
When Zach Needles transferred from North Carolina State University to Appalachian State University, he didn’t know anyone, but he quickly found...
Five named top performers in Walker College's latest Excel challenge
Nov 25, 2025
The Walker College of Business has named five top performers in its Walker COB Excel Challenge held on October 28, 2025.The challenge tested students'...
Cox to serve as Macebearer for December 12 Commencement
Nov 18, 2025
Dr. Justin Cox will serve as macebearer for this semester's Walker College of Business Commencement.Dr. Jeff Kaleta will carry the University Banner, ...
From Army to App State: Jack Sullivan builds support for fellow student veterans
Nov 5, 2025
By J. Todd CoatesPosted Nov. 3, 2025 at 2:41 p.m.FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailGmail BOONE, N.C. — As Appalachian State University prepares ...