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In the News: Entrepreneurship students help build Sweet Carolina Water company Feb 3, 2026

An article by Alayna Day and Nathaniel Eaton, recently published in The Appalachian, Appalachian State University's independent, student-r

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Peter Kirk '92 FIN

Walker College alumnus named '25 New York 'Entrepreneur Of The Year' Aug 1, 2025

Appalachian State University alumnus Peter Kirk '92 was named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 New York Award winner by Ernst &a

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Enactus Appalachian wins early stage competition at 21 National Exposition

Enactus Appalachian wins early stage competition at '21 National Exposition Apr 26, 2021

For the second consecutive year, Appalachian State University students have competed -- and won -- in the Early Stage Competition during the...

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Alumnus, Vixster CEO named 2021 'Influential Leader'

Alumnus, Vixster CEO named 2021 'Influential Leader' Feb 16, 2021

Appalachian State University alumnus Zak Ammar '15 is one of 25 business school graduates across the globe honored by AACSB International (AACSB...

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Stanley Nelson, the foremost chronicler of the African American experience working in nonfiction film today, will speak at Appalachian on Nov. 5

Nov. 5 Entrepreneur Summit to feature Stanley Nelson Oct 30, 2020

“Boss: The Black Experience in Business” / Nov. 5 / 12 and 3 p.m.
Roundtable discussion / Nov. 5 / 5 p.m.

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Walker College student services are ready to serve students for Fall 2020

Walker College student services are ready to serve students for Fall 2020 Jul 28, 2020

Academic services in the Walker College of Business, including advising, career services and more, will be available to all Appalachian State...

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Sirisha Karra

Management major selected to speak at Walker College Commencement ceremony May 16, 2020

Sirisha Karra, from Cary, North Carolina, was selected as the Spring 2020 student speaker for the...

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Appalachian alumni Bradley Rhyne ’07 and Filipe Ho ’07 to open new retail space next month

Charlotte based menswear brand Ole Mason Jar announces new location in Southend's Design Center of the Carolinas Jan 22, 2020

Men's clothing company OLE MASON JAR, founded in Charlotte in 2013 by two graduates of Appalachian State University (Bradley Rhyne and Filipe Ho...

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Students earn prize money to develop business at App State's shark-tank-style pitch competition

Students earn prize money to develop business at App State's shark-tank-style pitch competition Nov 18, 2019

Feeding backyard birds is a favorite activity amongst birdwatchers and backyard bird enthusiasts. Appalachian State University sophomore Evan...

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