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More than 50 attended the 2017 internship panel on Appalachian's campus September 26.

Walker College of Business students hear practical advice on internships
Oct 6, 2017

More than 50 Walker College of Business students attended an internship panel and Q&A session on September 26, the evening before the fifth annual...

Dean's Update: Building key relationships with industry, alumni, students and partnering organizations
Oct 5, 2017

This Saturday, thousands of alumni will return to Boone to celebrate Appalachian Homecoming, and we hope to see you! While taking in your old stomping...

Walker College to host game day tailgate before Saturday's homecoming football game
Oct 4, 2017

Alumni, employees and friends of the Walker College of Business are invited to drop by a pre-game tailgate this Saturday, October 7.The event will tak...

 Appalachian State University's fifth annual Business Connections event was held September 27, 2017

Walker College celebrates fifth year of connecting students with employers through Business Connections
Oct 4, 2017

The Walker College of Business celebrated the fifth anniversary of Business Connections, a signature event held at Appalachian State University, on Se...

Team Sunergy departed for the World Solar Challenge in Australia on Sept. 29. Pictured are junior Kali Smith of Connelly Springs, the team’s operations director; Director of Sustainability Lee F. Ball, the team’s faculty advisor; graduate student Dan Blakeley of Olympia, Washington, the team’s leader and project director; and sophomore Wyatt Bailey of Burlington, the team’s assistant mechanical director. Photo by Troy Tuttle

Appalachian’s Team Sunergy travels to World Solar Challenge in Australia to advise Chilean team
Oct 3, 2017

BOONE, N.C.—Appalachian State University’s Team Sunergy is in Australia, assisting Chilean solar vehicle Team Antikari as its races near...

Walker College of Business Senior Khedema Robert, right, is one of six Marian Drane Graham Scholars

Walker College economics, finance and banking double major earns experience through Marian Drane Graham Program
Oct 3, 2017

The University of North Carolina System recently posted that six UNC System students recently completed internships and honed their leadership sk...

 Students from Chile, Italy, Mexico, Japan and Spain joined members of Appalachian State University's International Business Student Association (IBSA) September 27 for an International Student Welcome Dinner.

International Business students host international student welcome dinner
Oct 3, 2017

 Students from Chile, Italy, Mexico, Japan and Spain joined members of Appalachian State University's International Business Student Association ...

Walker College of Business Assistant Professor of Accounting Kim Zahller, along with University of Colorado Colorado Springs' Margaret Beranek, co-wrote a case that was selected for the 2018 IMA student case competition.

Walker College Associate Professor selected for IMA's annual student case competition
Sep 29, 2017

Each year, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) sponsors student case competition for university students from around the world&nbs...

Seven individuals were sworn in as trustees of Appalachian State University at the Sept. 22 meeting of the Board of Trustees. They are, from left, Carole P. Wilson, Bonnie Schaefer, Charles V. Murray, Scott Lampe, Anderson Clayton, Donald C. Beaver and M. Lee Barnes Jr. Administering the oath of office was District Judge Rebecca Eggers-Gryder. Photo by Marie Freeman

New trustees sworn in, chancellor marks progress on priorities at Board of Trustees meeting
Sep 29, 2017

ASU NEWS - New and reappointed members of Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees were sworn in during the Sept. 22 board meeting, with James...

Walker College Professor to present during 45th Apimondia International Congress in Turkey
Sep 28, 2017

Center for Analytics Research and Education (CARE) Director Joseph Cazier will present his research on Data Analytics and Internet of Things ...