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Members of App State’s Rho Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma with App State alumnus Todd Campbell ’87, president and CEO of Builders Insurance Group, center, in App State’s Holmes Convocation Center on March 21, 2025, after his Boyles Lecture titled “Risk and Reward: The Transformative Power of YES in Business and Life.” Under Campbell’s leadership, Builders Insurance Group has made a $500,000 commitment to App State’s Walker College of Business, to support the modernization of the college’s Brantley Risk and Ins

Builders Insurance Group commits $500K to modernize App State Brantley Risk and Insurance Center Oct 8, 2026

The center’s new location will foster stronger connections among students and industry partners

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Dr. Rogelio Garcia Contreras speaks at App State's Global Good Conference. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

Global Good Conference brings business leaders and students together to explore sustainability Oct 7, 2026

Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered on Appalachian State University’s Boone Campus on Sept.

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from left are Jon Bleakley, Dennis Guignet, Jesse Pipes, Meredith Pipes, Shirley Morris and Ayla Solomon, who were all recognized as Global Good awardees in 2026

Walker College honors Global Good, Triple E award recipients Oct 7, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized six faculty, staff and students for their contributions to sustainability and global engagement during the Sept. 25 Global Good Conference.

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Graduate Spotlight: Emily Steinkirchner

Graduate Spotlight: Emily Steinkirchner Dec 7, 2021

Emily Steinkirchner is graduating from Appalachian State University with an MBA.

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Senior Spotlight: Elianah Vargas Dec 6, 2021

Elianah Vargas is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Marketing.

Vargas named marketing professors Bonnie Guy and...

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Senior Spotlight: Zachary Phillips Dec 6, 2021

Zachary Phillips is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA...

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Senior Spotlight: Matilde Ornelas Marquez

Senior Spotlight: Matilde Ornelas Marquez Dec 6, 2021

Matilde Ornelas Marquez is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Marketing.

At App State, Ornelas Marquez was a...

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Graduate Spotlight: Makayla Wilkins

Graduate Spotlight: Makayla Wilkins Dec 6, 2021

Makayla Wilkins is graduating from Appalachian State University with a Master of Science...

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Senior Spotlight: Cathryn Struck

Senior Spotlight: Cathryn Struck Dec 6, 2021

Cathryn Struck is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in...

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Graduate Spotlight: Jake Stone

Graduate Spotlight: Jake Stone Dec 6, 2021

Jake Stone is graduating from Appalachian State University with a Master of Business...

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Senior Spotlight: Will Macurda

Senior Spotlight: Will Macurda Dec 6, 2021

Will Macurda is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA. 

At Appalachian, Macurda has served as president of the Swim...

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Graduate Spotlight: Christian Lynott

Graduate Spotlight: Christian Lynott Dec 6, 2021

Christian Lynott is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Computer Information Systems and Cyber Security.

At App...

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Senior Spotlight: Luke Halodik

Senior Spotlight: Luke Halodik Dec 6, 2021

Luke Halodik is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Accounting and...

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