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 anyo
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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.
Students, Dept - ACC, Dept - FIN, Dept - MKT SCM, MBA, Competition
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.
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Less college debt + more lifetime earnings = the App State advantage May 7, 2024
Is a college degree a good investment? At Appalachian State University, the answer is clear: An App State education continues to be a pathway to...
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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...
Faculty, Dept - FIN, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Sustainable Business
Interim chancellor named for Appalachian State University Apr 22, 2024
Provost and executive vice chancellor Heather Norris assumes the role of interim chancellorRALEIGH, N.C. — University of North Carolina System...
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App State's is one of eight teams from four countries to advance in insurance competition Apr 11, 2024
Students from Appalachian State University will compete in the Spencer-RIMS...
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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...
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‘How I funded my App State education’ Feb 20, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — Being a Mountaineer doesn’t have to come with a mountain of debt. As App State alums can attest, you might be surprised by just how...
Alumni, Front Page, Dept - FIN, Centers - Brantley Risk and InsuranceCatastrophe Insurance Underwriting Profitability: Investigating Company Loss Performance Feb 5, 2024
A team of finance students from Appalachian State University recently completed a months-long consulting project in data analytics with an...
Students, Dept - FIN, CompetitionUGA's Stock Pitch Competition: Crafting Winning Strategies Feb 5, 2024
Two separate teams of Appalachian State University students set their sights on the University of Georgia's Stock Pitch Competition.
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Spencer-RIMS RISK Challenge: Evaluating Municipal Risks Feb 5, 2024
A team of finance students from Appalachian State University took on the RISK Challenge, an international case competition sponsored anually by...
Students, Dept - FIN, CompetitionCFA Institute Research Challenge: Analyzing Nucor Feb 5, 2024
Finance students from Appalachian State University recently delved into equity research by participating in the ...
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