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Dr. Shishir Shakya

Faculty featured: Economics professor on AI to improve student learning outcomes
Apr 30, 2026

An article titled "We Designed an AI Tutor That Helps College Students Reason Rather Than Give Them Answers," examines how artificial i...

Clockwise from back left are Justin Kent, David Itson, Kevin Eller, Asher Fazal, Ben Tugwell and Cele Burt

Six earn App State Awards of Distinction
Apr 29, 2026

Six faculty, staff and students in the Walker College of Business were celebrated for exemplary contributions to the success of Appalachian State...

A student competes in the 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition at App State on April 17

Students showcase strategic thinking in 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition
Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business hosted the first-ever 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition, bringing together undergraduate and graduate s...

Grace Lisi, left, received the

WCOB celebrates student excellence at honors convocation
Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized outstanding student leaders during its annual Honors Convocation on April 17. It's one of many celebrat...

App State student competitors at UT Knoxville

App State business students compete at MECC Regional Excel Competition in Knoxville
Apr 23, 2026

Seven students from Appalachian State University recently represented the university at the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge (MECC) Regional ...

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Jade Zonato Shares insights from her internship experience
Apr 22, 2026

Each year, an outstanding International Business student is chosen for an exclusive “student spotlight” interview. This year’s interviewee is Ja...

Dozens of recipients of App State Black and Gold Awards smiling at the awards ceremony

Walker College students, organizations recognized by App State
Apr 20, 2026

Appalachian State University's Office of Campus Activities recently announced the recipients of the 2025-26 Black and Gold Leadership A...

Dr. Clarice Moran (left) and Dr. Sabina Pandey (right).

Finance professor earns Baden-Württemberg–North Carolina Faculty Mobility Grant
Apr 18, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Two Appalachian State University faculty members have been awarded the Baden-Württemberg–North Carolina Faculty Mobility Grant, mar...

2026 Broyhill Fellows stand with certificates and a trophy after winning the CFA Institute Research Challenge Americas Region first round

Bowden Investment Group reaches Americas Regional Final of CFA Institute Research Challenge
Apr 15, 2026

After winning the Southeast sub-regional and the first round of the Americas Region, students from Appalachian State University’s Bowden Investment ...

Students present to a room of finance students and professional judges at App State's Hickory Campus on March 27.

Finance students host Sustainable Horizons Stock Pitch Competition, draw record submissions
Apr 15, 2026

Student members of Appalachian State University's Bowden Investment Group (BIG) recently hosted a stock pitch competition at the u...