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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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Earth month events at Appalachian announced
Sustainable Student Spotlight: Belinda Casher and Tony Fu

Sustainable Student Spotlight: Belinda Casher and Tony Fu Apr 10, 2016

Appalachian master’s candidates Casher Belinda and Tony Fu recently teamed up to launch the social media...

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Sustainability, Waste Management Win Day At App State “Pitch Day” For Entrepreneurs
Terrell featured on Sustain Appalachian Green Spotlight Blog

Terrell featured on Sustain Appalachian Green Spotlight Blog Mar 18, 2016

International Business and Economics Major and German and Mandarin Chinese Minor Jack Terrell was recently highlighted on the...

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Sustainable Student Spotlight: Jack Terrell

Sustainable Student Spotlight: Jack Terrell Mar 13, 2016

Jack Terrell, Junior
Major: International Business & Economics
Minors: German & Chinese

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The environment is a living laboratory, according to Dr. James Westerman, the Walker College of Business Sustainability Director. Westerman has a deep love for the natural world, and is using his background in business to push for more sustainability initiatives in the Walker College of Business. Westerman has been working in the Management Department of the Walker College of Business for almost ten years, both with undergraduate business and management majors and graduate students in the Industrial-
6 areas hiring managers will consider for sustainability jobs
Next South Conference and Career Fair

Next South Conference and Career Fair Feb 10, 2016

Generation Green and the Georgia Conservancy present Next South, the largest conference in the Southeast dedicated to inspiring and empowering...

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Sustainable Business Spotlight: Vixster's Zak Ammar

Sustainable Business Spotlight: Vixster Feb 9, 2016

As founder and CEO of Vixster, Zak Ammar is working to provide an on-demand and subscription trash + recycling...

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Call For Applicants: the B Impact Fellowship