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From left are Tracy Reed, Oscar Yarbrough, Daisy SIerra and Craig Stephenson

Walker College of Business celebrates student success and donor impact at annual scholarship reception Oct 28, 2025

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University hosted its annual scholarship reception on Friday afternoon in the Grandview Ballroom, honoring the generosity of donors and the...

Alumni, Students, Scholarships, Giving, Front Page
Attendees at App State's Global Good conference on September 26

App State’s Global Good Conference reflects on Hurricane Helene, showcases resilience and solutions Oct 27, 2025

On Sept. 26, Appalachian State University held its annual Global Good Conference, a half-day event featuring a keynote address, interactive breakout sessions, and career-focused panels.

Sustainable Business, International, Students, Faculty, Front Page
Daisy Jacqueline Sierra is a computer information systems and cybersecurity double major from Sparta, NC

First-gen cybersecurity and cis double major featured in App State's 'FirstGen Forward' story Oct 27, 2025

Daisy Sierra, a computer information systems and cybersecurity double major in the Walker College of Business, was recently featured in an Appalachian Today article titled...

Students, Scholarships, Dept - CIS, Front Page
Jamie Parson named chief diversity officer at App State

Jamie Parson named chief diversity officer at App State May 20, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Jamie Parson has been named chief diversity officer at Appalachian State University, effective immediately. Parson is the second...

Dept - FIN, Front Page, Faculty, Sustainable Business
Taylor attains QM course certification for CIS 5630, data management

Taylor attains QM course certification for CIS 5630, data management May 19, 2022

Chris Taylor, Appalachian State University's cybersecurity coordinator and senior lecturer in the Walker College of Business' ...

Faculty, Dept - CIS, Front Page, Quality Matters
Appalachian releases the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Spring 2022 semester

Appalachian releases the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Spring 2022 semester May 13, 2022

Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the spring 2022 semester.

Seven hundred and sixteen...

Students, Front Page, Dept - ACC, Dept - CIS, Dept - ECON, Dept - FIN, Dept - MKT SCM, Dept - MKT SCM
Whitehead attains QM course certification for MBA 5110, economics for decision making

Whitehead attains QM course certification for MBA 5110, economics for decision making May 9, 2022

John Whitehead, a professor in the Department of Economics in Appalachian State University’s Walker...

Faculty, Front Page, Dept - ECON, Quality Matters
Marketing student earns top spot in CSS Cold Calling Competition

Marketing student earns top spot in CSS Cold Calling Competition May 5, 2022

Appalachian State University senior marketing student Sam Cheatham has earned first place in the Collegiate Sales Society (CSS) Spring 2022 CSS...

Students, Front Page, Dept - MKT SCM, Centers - Center for Entrepreneurship, Competition
App State Deputy Director of Athletics Jonathan Reeder speaking to Business of Sports Class Spring 2022

Building the next generation of successful sports entrepreneurs May 4, 2022

By Chelsea Gulliver

Football, baseball and soccer, oh my!

Alumni, Students, Faculty, Dept - MGT, Front Page
Winners Announced: 6th Annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards

Parson named top educational professional 'under 40' by Boone Chamber May 2, 2022

Dr. Jamie Parson, a Walker College of Business associate professor of finance and Appalachian State University's interim chief diversity officer...

Faculty, Front Page, Dept - FIN
Dr. John Whitehead, center, has received the Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies' 100 Scholars Research Award

Walker College economics professor earns 100 Scholars Research Award Apr 24, 2022

Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies has named...

Faculty, Dept - ECON, Front Page
Pamela Mars Wright, former chair and director of the board that governs the $40 billion Mars Inc., delivered the 63rd Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished Lecture on March 17 at Appalachian State University’s Holmes Convocation Center.

Pamela Mars Wright, former Mars Inc. chair, gives 63rd Boyles Lecture at App State Apr 19, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Pamela Mars Wright, former chair and director of the board that governs the $40 billion Mars Inc., delivered the 63rd Harlan E.

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