Walker College students gain real-world experience through international competition
Jun 25, 2026
Students in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business are gaining real-world experience by competing against other universities thro...
Insurance expert: Homeowners insurance rates are climbing across the state of NC
Jun 24, 2026
Dr. David Marlett, an insurance expert, says inflation, population migration and severe weather are contributing to higher homeowners insurance rates ...
In the News: Hadley weighs in as inflation pressures spread beyond gas prices
Jun 24, 2026
An article in The Conversation entitled "It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy," explains that rising ...
App State Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars aim to boost Western NC cybersecurity, trades workforce
Jun 24, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Two Appalachian State University projects designed to strengthen Western North Carolina’s building trades workforce and cyber defens...
UPLIFT program wraps after three years supporting community-driven tourism in rural communities
Jun 22, 2026
A three-year program supporting community-driven tourism initiatives across rural communities, UPLIFT, has concluded. Program partners shared a v...
App State Online BSBA in supply chain management named among Forbes’ best, ranks top for transfer students
Jun 19, 2026
App State Online's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Supply Chain Management has been included in Forbes' Best Online Supp...
In the news: Morgan, research on economic impact of outdoor recreation featured on NPR
Jun 18, 2026
Appalachian State University Professor of Economics Dr. Ash Morgan was recently featured in a WFAE-FM show, Charlotte Talks With Mike Collin...
Student entrepreneur leverages campus network to launch JIT energy drink
Jun 12, 2026
Cooper Himan, a Walker College of Business student who started a business while at Appalachian State University, is featured in the Watauga Democrat a...
Chris Taylor earns inaugural Hickory Innovation Award for advancing cybersecurity education at App State
May 28, 2026
Chris Taylor ’09 ’11, a senior lecturer in Appalachian State University’s Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS), has earned the unive...
Camps scheduled to be held in Peacock Hall, home of the Walker College of Business
May 27, 2026
Two summer education camps will be hosted in Peacock Hall this June, offering middle school and high school students hands‑on exposure to careers in...