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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 79 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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Student economists estimate impact of five major High Country events Apr 23, 2018

Students from Appalachian State University's student chapter of the National Association for Business Economics and faculty in...

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Business students honored for outstanding academic performance

Business students honored for outstanding academic performance Apr 22, 2018

Thirty business students were recognized Friday, April 20 during the 2018 Walker College of Business (WCOB) Honors Convocation, held in the...

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Rachel Foutz, a Boone native and junior accounting major at Appalachian State University. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Aspiring accountant aims for career working with veterans Apr 22, 2018

For junior Rachel Foutz, accounting runs in the family. Foutz, who is from Boone, joked that her work and ethical values were secretly instilled...

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Business students honored, organizations recognized during 2018 SOLA ceremony

Business students honored, organizations recognized during 2018 SOLA ceremony Apr 20, 2018

Two Walker College of Business students were honored and four business-oriented student organizations were recognized during the 2018...

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From left, back row, clockwise: Appalachian State University Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Randy Edwards, North Carolina Representative Destin Hall, IIANC Vice President of Governmental Affairs Joe Stewart. Brantley Center Director David Marlett, Appalachian Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter President Christy Simpers and Appalachian Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter Vice President Shelby Weatherman (Photo Submitted)

NC State Representative Destin Hall meets with, advises business students at Appalachian Apr 18, 2018

NC State Representative Destin Hall addressed a capacity crowd of Appalachian State University students during a recent event in...

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Appalachian State University Student Alisha Sprinkle at National Conference for Undergraduate Research

In Pictures: Sprinkle presents on 'Building the Blockchain for Bees' at NCUR Apr 16, 2018

Appalachian State University junior computer science major Alisha Sprinkle recently presented at the 2018 National Conference for Undergraduate...

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Project management students help coordinate kickball tournament

Project management students help coordinate kickball tournament Apr 16, 2018

Project management students at Appalachian State University have teamed up with the We Can So You Can Foundation for a kickball tournament...

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Hospitality students help plan SAVOR

Hospitality students help plan SAVOR Blowing Rock Apr 16, 2018

Students at Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business are helping to document and plan SAVOR Blowing Rock, a...

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Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda students earn awards at state convention Apr 8, 2018

Student members of Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda chapter earned first place in Financial Concepts & Financial Services and Business Ethics...

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