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Zach Needles '25

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

Alumni, Students, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Front Page, Scholarships
Carly Court in front of Appalachian State University sign

Carly Court '25 — Leading early, building connections Dec 12, 2025

There is no question that Carly Court is a hard worker.

Alumni, Students, Front Page, Dept - ACC
James Milner, right, speaks to students in Appalachian State University’s Association of Student Entrepreneurs

Alumni Spotlight: James Milner supports student entrepreneurs, fosters community development Apr 30, 2018

Appalachian State University alumnus James Milner earned his degree from the Walker College of Business in 2004. Back then, as a...

Alumni, Dept - FIN, Centers - Center for Entrepreneurship, Front Page
Photo of Energy Dashboard in Peacock Hall

Interactive dashboard in Peacock Hall offers insight on energy consumption Apr 30, 2018

An interactive screen in Peacock Hall enables those who work and learn in the building to gain insights about energy consumption.

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Alumni spotlight: Neergroup marketing Apr 27, 2018

By each account, Appalachian State University alumni Chad Emerick '08, Jason Tudor '08 and Ted Siewers...

Alumni, Dept - MGT, Dept - MKT SCM, Front Page
The group poses in front of La Catedral de la Virgen María in Old Havana — one of 11 Roman Catholic cathedrals on the island of Cuba. Photo by Rachel Shinnar

Capturing Cuba — Appalachian students discuss, share photos from Cuba trip Apr 25, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — During spring break of March 2018, 20 Appalachian State University students and three faculty members traveled to Cuba as part of a...

Students, Front Page, MBA, Dept - MGT, International

Student economists estimate impact of five major High Country events Apr 23, 2018

Students from Appalachian State University's student chapter of the National Association for Business Economics and faculty in...

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Business students honored for outstanding academic performance

Business students honored for outstanding academic performance Apr 22, 2018

Thirty business students were recognized Friday, April 20 during the 2018 Walker College of Business (WCOB) Honors Convocation, held in the...

Students, Dept - ACC, Dept - ECON, Dept - CIS, Dept - MGT, Dept - FIN, Dept - MKT SCM, Events, MBA, International, Front Page
Business students honored, organizations recognized during 2018 SOLA ceremony

Business students honored, organizations recognized during 2018 SOLA ceremony Apr 20, 2018

Two Walker College of Business students were honored and four business-oriented student organizations were recognized during the 2018...

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From left, back row, clockwise: Appalachian State University Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Randy Edwards, North Carolina Representative Destin Hall, IIANC Vice President of Governmental Affairs Joe Stewart. Brantley Center Director David Marlett, Appalachian Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter President Christy Simpers and Appalachian Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter Vice President Shelby Weatherman (Photo Submitted)

NC State Representative Destin Hall meets with, advises business students at Appalachian Apr 18, 2018

NC State Representative Destin Hall addressed a capacity crowd of Appalachian State University students during a recent event in...

Students, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Dept - FIN, Events, Front Page
Hospitality students help plan SAVOR

Hospitality students help plan SAVOR Blowing Rock Apr 16, 2018

Students at Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business are helping to document and plan SAVOR Blowing Rock, a...

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