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App State business students explore the future of  AI and Digital Transformation in Marketing across Europe  WCOB, App State at the historic Oude Markt (Old Market) in Leuven. Photo submitted

App State business students explore the future of AI and digital transformation in marketing across Europe Nov 5, 2026

Eight Walker College of Business students explored how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation are reshaping marketing practices and transforming industries across Belgium, the...

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Walker College alumnus named Wilkes County manager

Mountaineer Moves: Walker College alumnus named Wilkes County manager Oct 12, 2026

Appalachian State University alumnus Zachary Lovette '23 was recently named Wilkes County manager.

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Members of App State’s Rho Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma with App State alumnus Todd Campbell ’87, president and CEO of Builders Insurance Group, center, in App State’s Holmes Convocation Center on March 21, 2025, after his Boyles Lecture titled “Risk and Reward: The Transformative Power of YES in Business and Life.” Under Campbell’s leadership, Builders Insurance Group has made a $500,000 commitment to App State’s Walker College of Business, to support the modernization of the college’s Brantley Risk and Ins

Builders Insurance Group commits $500K to modernize App State Brantley Risk and Insurance Center Oct 8, 2026

The center’s new location will foster stronger connections among students and industry partners

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Twelve business honors students earn degrees

Twelve business honors students earn degrees May 19, 2020

Twelve Walker College of Business honors students graduate from Appalachian State University for Spring 2020.

Students, Dept - CIS, Dept - ECON, Dept - FIN, Dept - MGT, Dept - MKT SCM, Research, Honors
Six business students at Appalachian State University named junior marshals

Six business students at Appalachian State University named junior marshals May 16, 2020

Appalachian State University's first-ever virtual Commencement ceremony features a talk by author, journalist and radio and TV personality...

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Walker College of Business names 30 students to App State's Best List

Walker College of Business names 30 students to App State's Best List Apr 30, 2020

Faculty in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business have selected App State's Best for 2020, the top students by business major...

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Jamie Parson, second from left, with her family

Professor spotlight: Finance professor Jamie Parson shares her experiences teaching online during COVID-19 Apr 28, 2020

While the transition to remote learning and teaching amidst the spread of COVID-19 might be enough to cause stress to some, the professors, staff...

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Pictured, clockwise from top left are Annas, Black, Dillon, Trevisan, Moore and Bagwell.

Brantley Center names six to advisory council Apr 28, 2020

Appalachian State University's Brantley Risk & Insurance Center (BRIC) recently gained six new members of its board of advisors, according to...

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Alumni transition business from outdoor gear production to face mask production amid pandemic shortages Apr 5, 2020

In recent weeks, America's healthcare system has seen a mass shortage of PPE, personal protective equipment, and some citizens are assisting with...

Alumni, Dept - FIN, Dept - MGT, Holland Fellows, Sustainable Business, Front Page, COVID-19
Finance professor offers advice on unsecured credit cards for people with bad credit

Finance professor offers advice on unsecured credit cards for people with bad credit Feb 27, 2020

Alex Holcomb Ph.D., Appalachian State University Assistant Professor of Finance, is featured as an expert from...

Dept - FIN, Research

Finance students win state CFA Institute Research Challenge Feb 24, 2020

Appalachian State University's 2020 Broyhill Fellows have won the North Carolina CFA Institute Research Challenge, besting student teams from ...

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Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named interim provost and executive vice chancellor for Appalachian State University.

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Feb 10, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named interim provost and executive vice chancellor for Appalachian State University. Dr....

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