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Embracing Unique Perspectives: Neurodiversity newsletter highlights Walker College faculty, student body

Embracing Unique Perspectives: Neurodiversity newsletter highlights Walker College faculty, student body
Sep 11, 2023

The Neurodivergent Students & Allies Club and the Graduate Student Government Association's Inclusion & Outreach Committee has launched a...

Yosef on App State campus with BGS

Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter at App State earns high honors
Sep 11, 2023

Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a 2022-23 High Honors Chapter, which is the second highest level o...

The Walker College welcomes new faculty, staff and curricular offerings to begin Fall 2023 semester

The Walker College welcomes new faculty, staff and curricular offerings to begin Fall 2023 semester
Aug 20, 2023

To begin the Fall 2023 semester at Appalachian State University, the Walker College of Business welcomes new faculty members, announces new staff appo...

Participants in the 2023 William R. Holland International Impact Exchange Program

App State students connected to Vietnam, Cambodia through Holland Fellows Program and more
Aug 16, 2023

Most Americans, whether we know it or not, have a connection to Vietnam and Cambodia. Many of us enjoy foods like Pho noodles or Bahn mi sandwiches. S...

Jamie Harris

Trustee, Alumnus, Boyles Lecturer Harris honored as CFO of the Year Finalist
Aug 3, 2023

Appalachian State University Trustee and Walker College of Business alumnus Jamie Harris ’84, chief financial officer of RXO, has been named a final...

Dionne Speer to serve as business officer in the Walker College
Aug 3, 2023

Kristina "Dionne" Speer has been named business officer in the Walker College of Business, effective July 31, 2023.Speer brings 18 years of experience...

Jennifer Hayward to serve as executive assistant to the dean in the Walker College
Aug 1, 2023

Jennifer Hayward has been named executive assistant to the dean in the Walker College of Business, effective July 24, 2023.Hayward brings 20 years of ...

Seven members of Appalachian State University’s faculty and staff have received Sywassink Awards for Excellence, recognizing their outstanding achievements and contributions within the Walker College of Business.

Seven in the Walker College honored for excellence with Sywassink Awards
Jul 31, 2023

Seven members of Appalachian State University’s faculty and staff have received Sywassink Awards for Excellence, recognizing their outstanding achie...

Director of insurance center featured in NPR article

Director of insurance center featured in NPR article
Jul 24, 2023

David Marlett, IIANC Distinguished Professor of Insurance in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance and managing directo...

Phil Ostwalt '83, distinguished Walker College of Business alumnus for 2023, with Walker College of Business Dean Sandra Vannoy

Ostwalt named distinguished Walker College of Business alumnus for 2023
Jul 21, 2023

Each year, Appalachian State University's Alumni Association recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on society and on Appalachian State...