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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

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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

Five campus leaders receive Appalachian’s 2017 Plemmons Leadership Medallions Jun 1, 2017

According to a recent post from Appalachian State University, five Appalachian leaders received W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallions...

Alumni, Front Page, Students

Appalachian announces spring semester dean’s and chancellor’s lists May 25, 2017

Seven hundred and ninety one Walker College of Business undergraduate students earned dean's list and chancellor's list honors...

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Members of the Walker College of Business leadership team in Peacock Hall (Photo by Sabrina Cheves)

May 2017 Dean's Update May 23, 2017

With the exception of welcome improvements being made in our classrooms (most notably new carpet and paint), Peacock Hall is relatively quiet...

Dean's Update, Front Page
2015-16 First Destination Rate Data - Walker College of Business, Appalachian State University

Ninety percent of Walker College graduates employed or continuing education six months after commencement May 22, 2017

Ninety percent of Walker College of Business Class of 2016 graduates have successfully reached their first destination, according to...

Centers - Business Career Services, Economy, Walker College News, Front Page
Winning students pictured with Entrepreneurship Director Erich Schlenker (left) at Appalachian's 2017 Big IDEA Pitch Competition

2017 student winners of business idea pitch competition announced May 22, 2017

Atlanta native Ryan Gillespie earned the top spot and $1,000 at the 2017 Big IDEA Competition for his made-in-America electric...

Centers - Center for Entrepreneurship, Students, Front Page
 Dylan Galloway of Madison earned both an MBA and an MBA from Appalachian in 2017