Students

Corin Palmer

Corin Palmer ’26 — “Never too late” for a first-generation Mountaineer earning two tech degrees May 3, 2026

After falling in love with computers at age five, Corin Palmer took a different path before returning to that lifelong passion with renewed focus and determination.

Dept - CIS, Students, Front Page
Carmen Concepcion

Carmen Concepcion ’26 — Turning involvement into experience and opportunity May 3, 2026

When Carmen Concepcion arrived at Appalachian State University, she set out to make the most of every opportunity available to her.

Students, Alumni, Dept - FIN, Dept - MKT SCM, MBA, Front Page
Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall Nov. 6

Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall Nov. 6 Nov 2, 2025

Research projects from Walker College of Business faculty and students will be presented on Appalachian State University campus for the 2025...

Research, Faculty, Students, Dept - FIN, Dept - CIS, Dept - ECON, Dept - MGT, Dept - MKT SCM

App State business students tackle real-world tech challenges during Truist immersive learning experience Oct 30, 2025

Fifteen students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business were selected to compete in the...

Students, Centers - Business Career Services, Competition, Front Page
From left are Tracy Reed, Oscar Yarbrough, Daisy SIerra and Craig Stephenson

Walker College of Business celebrates student success and donor impact at annual scholarship reception Oct 28, 2025

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University hosted its annual scholarship reception on Friday afternoon in the Grandview...

Alumni, Students, Scholarships, Giving, Front Page
Attendees at App State's Global Good conference on September 26

App State’s Global Good Conference reflects on Hurricane Helene, showcases resilience and solutions Oct 27, 2025

On Sept. 26, Appalachian State University held its annual Global Good Conference, a half-day event featuring a keynote address, interactive...

Sustainable Business, International, Students, Faculty, Front Page, Global and Civic Engagement
Daisy Jacqueline Sierra is a computer information systems and cybersecurity double major from Sparta, NC

First-gen cybersecurity and cis double major featured in App State's 'FirstGen Forward' story Oct 27, 2025

Daisy Sierra, a computer information systems and cybersecurity double major in the Walker College of Business, was recently featured in an...

Students, Scholarships, Dept - CIS, Front Page
From left are Jose Rivera Carrion, Alyssa Smith, Meredith Pipes, Asher Fazal, Jim Westerman, Martin Meznar, Jacqueline Tilton, and Ash Morgan

Walker College of Business celebrates global and sustainability champions at annual luncheon Oct 21, 2025

Outstanding students, faculty, and staff were recognized for their contributions to global engagement and sustainable business during the Walker...

Students, Faculty, Global and Civic Engagement, International, Sustainable Business, Front Page, Dept - ECON, Dept - MGT
Clockwise are: Avery Clark, Graham Gainey, Kyle Kaufman, John Linville, Ashley Meacham, and Connor Perdue

7 earn top scores on first Fall 2025 Excel challenge Oct 20, 2025

The first competition of this semester’s Walker College of Business Excel Challenge, designed to test students' mastery of Microsoft Excel and...

Students, Dept - ACC, Dept - CIS, Dept - ECON, Dept - FIN, Dept - MKT SCM, MSA, MBA, Front Page