International

Building a Global Mindset without leaving Boone

Building a Global Mindset without leaving Boone Mar 6, 2023

Students in Appalachian State University's International Human Resource Management (MGT 3670) course are building a global mindset, without leaving Boone.

Students, Front Page, International, Dept - MGT
IBSA leaders

International Business Student Association welcomes exchange students to campus Feb 24, 2023

The International Business Student Association (IBSA) started the semester by welcoming exchange students to an evening of games and a dinner of pizza and chinese food on Wednesday, February 15...

Global and Civic Engagement, International
Six App State faculty and alumni received 2022–23 Fulbrights through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program and Fulbright U.S. Student Program, respectively. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand, professor of German and global studies; Dr. Katherine Ledford, professor of Appalachian studies; alumna Payton Blaney ’22, of Reidsville; alumnus Henry Campbell ’21, of Winston-Salem; alumna Ilya Wang ’20, of Rockwell and Taichung, Taiwan; and alumnus Andrew Williard ’22, of Winston-Sale

App State honored as a Top Producer of Fulbright scholars, students for 2022–23 Feb 16, 2023

The university is one of 3 master’s institutions nationwide to receive the honor 

Front Page, Alumni, Dept - ECON, International
Chase Warrington '08 and his wife, Allison, and their 50-pound husky Koda in Valencia, Spain, where they live and work remotely

Walker College alumnus offers tips for employees working from home Mar 26, 2020

Working remotely is top-of-mind for many Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alumni, Holland Fellows, Front Page, Staff, Sustainable Business, International, COVID-19
Eight earn awards for outstanding international engagement

Eight earn awards for outstanding international engagement Nov 18, 2019

Four Appalachian State University business students and four faculty members have earned awards from the Walker College of Business for...

Faculty, Students, Dept - FIN, Dept - CIS, Dept - MGT, Dept - MKT SCM, Dept - ACC, Events, International, Walker College News, Sustainable Business, Front Page, MBA
Dr. Nana Vezi-Magigaba

Visiting South African professor shares expertise in social entrepreneurship with Walker students Nov 4, 2019

This fall, Walker College of Business students have the opportunity to learn more about social entrepreneurship through an international lens...

Dept - MGT, International, Sustainable Business, Faculty, Centers - Center for Entrepreneurship, Walker College News
International business major earns Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad

International business major earns Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad Aug 5, 2019

Boone, NC – The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships, a division of University College at Appalachian State University, is pleased...

Students, International, Scholarships, Front Page
Appalachian Chancellor Sheri Everts, right, presents Dr. William “Bill” Holland with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Dr. William ‘Bill’ Holland awarded honorary degree May 21, 2019

Dr. William “Bill” Holland — the namesake of Appalachian’s prestigious...

Business Advisory Council, Events, International, Front Page
Charles Herst, Reed Morris, Kali Smith

Walker College of Business students receive full-ride scholarships to Hong Kong Baptist University Apr 17, 2019

Three Appalachian State University students have received full-ride scholarships to pursue their master’s degrees at Hong Kong Baptist University...

Students, Scholarships, Dept - MGT, International, Front Page, MBA, Dept - ECON
Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi to speak April 26 at Appalachian

Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi to speak April 26 at Appalachian Apr 9, 2019

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi will speak Friday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Schaefer Center for the...

Events, Events - Boyles, Sustainable Business, International
D. Jason Miller, associate professor in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, facilitates a design thinking workshop with the Holland Fellows encouraging them to think outside the box while developing business plans and solutions to eliminate plastic waste. Photo by Chase Reynoldss

Collaborative design thinking workshop focuses on eliminating plastic waste Mar 28, 2019

Education at Appalachian State University means preparing students to live as engaged global citizens working to create a sustainable future for...

Sustainable Business, International, Holland Fellows, Students, Front Page