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Daniel Russom

Daniel Russom '26 — A self-taught builder taking flight May 8, 2026

The following is an excerpt from an email update from Appalachian State University Chancellor Heather Norris, sent May 8, 2026.

Dept - FIN, Students, Front Page
Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26

Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26 — Choosing progress over pace May 8, 2026

Alan Sonato‑Ruiz is a first-generation student at Appalachian State University, completing both a BSBA with majors in Com

Alumni, Students, Dept - CIS, MSADA, Front Page
Francisca M. Campos ’26

Francisca M. Campos ’26 — Saying yes to opportunity and leadership May 7, 2026

Francisca Campos arrived at Appalachian State University with a promise to herself: say “yes” to opportunity, even when it f

Alumni, Students, Dept - CIS, Dept - MKT SCM, Front Page
Economics professor delivers keynote address at international conference, discusses applications of economics on key social issues

Economics professor delivers keynote address at international conference, discusses applications of economics on key social issues Jun 12, 2018

Dr. Mark Strazicich, a professor in the Department of Economics at Appalachian State University, recently served as a keynote speaker for the...

Dept - ECON, Front Page, Research
Walker College namesake John Walker inducted into Wilkes Hall of Fames

Walker College namesake John Walker inducted into Wilkes Hall of Fames May 29, 2018

A large crowd attended the induction of 10 people into the Wilkes County Hall of Fame on Thursday night at the Stone Center in the Wilkes County...

Business Advisory Council, Front Page

WIN staff service day proves a win for university community May 22, 2018

Staff at Appalachian State University took to campus grounds recently to paint handrails, remove litter and perform various other tasks as part...

Faculty, Sustainable Business, Service, Front Page
Walker College to offer Summer STEM program for girls

Walker College to offer Summer STEM program for girls May 10, 2018

Appalachian State University will offer Aspire IT, a summer...

Faculty, MBA, Dept - CIS, Front Page
A lower quantity and quality of students enroll at a university after men’s basketball scandals, according to a working paper co-authored in the Walker College of Business. Al Sermeno Photography/Shutterstock.com

Tournament bans impact universities’ enrollment, Appalachian study finds May 5, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Does a university’s athletic scandal impact its enrollment? Yes, according to a working paper by Appalachian State University...

Faculty, Research, Front Page
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.

MBA, Students, Research, Sustainable Business, Front Page