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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 student teams for a real‑world challe

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Grace Lisi, left, received the "Top Student Overall" plaque from Dean Sandra Vannoy. Photo by Sabrina Cheves

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.

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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 Chal...

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2023-24 Outstanding Graduate Student Service Awardee Layla Koroleva with Walker College of Business Dean Sandra Vannoy

MBA, MSADA student named Outstanding Graduate Student Service Awardee Apr 3, 2024

The Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies held its annual awards ceremony on Appalachian State University's campus on Tuesday, April 2,...

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App State economics students measure the impact of Fire Mountain Bike Trails

App State economics students measure the impact of Fire Mountain Bike Trails Mar 26, 2024

The economic impact of the Fire Mountain Bike Trails (FMBT) on the surrounding region is significant, according to research from...

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The students are Economics Junior Sitara Bren, Senior Sustainable Development Major Bella Carpenter, Senior Management Major Josh Derienzo, and Senior International Business Catie Holder.

App State students attend Sustainable Business & Social Impact conference Mar 21, 2024

Four Appalachian State University students recently attended the Sustainable Business & Social Impact (SBSI) conference at Duke University’s...

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From left are Josh Derienzo, Bella Carpenter, Ethan McAlonen and Matthias Von Feilitzsch. The four App State students attended GreenBiz 2024 as part of a Walker College of Business program dedicated to sustainable business.

App State students, faculty members seek hands-on, tangible solutions at Greenbiz Mar 13, 2024

Four Appalachian State University students and three Walker College of Business faculty members recently attended Greenbiz – a sustainability...

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February 21 event to feature Black alumni and straight talk on navigating the career maze Feb 19, 2024

On Wednesday, February 21, the Walker College of Business will celebrate Black History Month with a Courageous Conversation, ...

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From left are Kristina Moore, Justin Schroeder and Sally Dillon

Management students earn first place in FLBA-C case competition Feb 6, 2024

Appalachian State University students Justin Schroeder, Kristina Moore, and Sally Dillon have won first place in an FBLA case competition.

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Catastrophe Insurance Underwriting Profitability: Investigating Company Loss Performance Feb 5, 2024

A team of finance students from Appalachian State University recently completed a months-long consulting project in data analytics with an...

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UGA's Stock Pitch Competition: Crafting Winning Strategies Feb 5, 2024

Two separate teams of Appalachian State University students set their sights on the University of Georgia's Stock Pitch Competition. 

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Spencer-RIMS RISK Challenge: Evaluating Municipal Risks

Spencer-RIMS RISK Challenge: Evaluating Municipal Risks Feb 5, 2024

A team of finance students from Appalachian State University took on the RISK Challenge, an international case competition sponsored anually by...

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