
Students continue to manage real portfolio and gain hands-on experience in finance industry
Oct 15, 2020
Appalachian State University's Bowden Investment Group (BIG) recently published its September 2020 BIG Update, which includes updates on por...

Nine named Sywassink Awardees for Excellence in the Walker College
Oct 9, 2020
Nine faculty and staff members in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been recognized with Sywassink Awards for Excellenc...

Insurance professor weighs in on current job market trends
Oct 8, 2020
Dr. David Marlett, IIANC Professor of Insurance and Managing Director of Appalachian State University's Brantley Risk & Insurance Center...

Student Spotlight - Marketing Junior on Studying Abroad during a Pandemic
Sep 29, 2020
As we all know, this is a semester that looks like none before. With virtual learning in motion, social distancing everywhere, and international oppor...

Jose Minaya, CEO of Nuveen, a TIAA Company to speak as 62nd Boyles Lecturer
Sep 28, 2020
Friday, October 2, 10:00 a.m.Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will host the 62nd Boyles Distinguished Lecture featuring Mr. J...

Markel Specialty Establishes RMI Scholarship at Appalachian State
Sep 25, 2020
The Markel Specialty leadership group recently established a $5,000 scholarship at Appalachian State that is geared toward increasing Diversity & ...

Alumna named a 2020 All Star by Risk and Insurance magazine
Sep 25, 2020
Appalachian State University alumna Rumbi Masamvu '13 has been named a 2020 Risk All Star by Risk & Insurance.According to their site,&n...

Appalachian earns Beta Gamma Sigma honors for 2019-20
Sep 22, 2020
Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a 2019-20 Honors Chapter -- the third highest level of recognition...

BIT Program aims to develop insurance talent in students from underrepresented groups
Sep 20, 2020
The Brantley Center for Risk Management & Insurance, housed in the Walker College of Business' Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, is of...

Three earn Dean's Club Research Prizes
Sep 18, 2020
Three professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned Dean's Club Research Prizes. They are Dr. Dennis Guigne...