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Middle school students work on a hands‑on IT project during a previous summer camp.

Camps scheduled to be held in Peacock Hall, home of the Walker College of Business May 27, 2026

Two summer education camps will be hosted in Peacock Hall this June, offering middle school and high school students hands‑on exposure to careers in insurance, information technology and cyb

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Valerie Mason

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.

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Walker College welcomes new business faculty and staff members for Fall 2021

Walker College welcomes new business faculty and staff members for Fall 2021 Aug 12, 2021

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University announces the appointments of 19 new faculty members and six new staff members.

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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.

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Katie Cole, left, and Matthew Scott, right, provided a how-to for App State leaders to safely conduct in-person ceremonies during COVID-19

App State insurance students help implement in-person commencement during COVID-19 Apr 21, 2021

Members of the AppRISE research cohort have helped leaders at Appalachian State University mitigate the risk associated with in-person events and...

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From left are Katie Cole, Matthew Scott, Gracie Van Osdol and Jason Garfinkle and

Insurance students advance to Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge finals Apr 21, 2021

Appalachian State’s Risk Management Challenge Team is one of three schools nationwide chosen to advance to the final round in the 2021 Spencer-...

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 Omar Gonzalez is a junior actuarial science major and risk management and insurance minor at Appalachian State University and its first risk and insurance management intern

Gonzalez to serve as first risk and insurance management intern at Appalachian Apr 16, 2021

Omar Gonzalez, a junior actuarial science major and risk management and insurance minor at Appalachian State University, has been named the first...

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Brantley Center invites students of all majors to join book club

Brantley Center invites students of all majors to join book club Feb 21, 2021

Join the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center in their annual Book Club!

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App State senior wins RIMS ERM Student Video Competition

App State senior wins RIMS ERM Student Video Competition Nov 25, 2020

Appalachian State University student Matthew Scott has won the 2020 RIMS ERM Student Video Competition.

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AppRISE Research Group Explores COVID Impact on Businesses Nov 12, 2020

The AppRISE 2020-21 team is comprised of Professor Lori Medders; seniors Katie Cole, Sean James, Baylee O'Connor, Susann Rivera, Sonu Sangani,...

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