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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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Dr. Justin Kent, Appalachian State University School/College Awardee

Management faculty selected as App State college awardee by UNC Board of Governors Mar 17, 2026

Appalachian State University has announced its 2026 winners of App State’s 2026 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Awards.

Faculty, Front Page, Dept - MGT, Walker College News
Collage of New Faculty Faces

Walker College welcomes new faculty members for Spring 2026 semester Feb 12, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has welcomed 16 new faculty to begin the Spring 2026 term.

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App State’s finance and banking bachelor’s degree program, offered through the Walker College of Business, has earned Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute affiliation, affirming the program’s alignment with the CFA Program curriculum, which prepares students to earn CFA certification — a globally recognized credential in investment management. The distinction boosts students’ access to top job opportunities in finance, as well as internships, scholarships and a global network of investment profess...

CFA affiliation gives App State students a professional advantage for future finance careers Sep 25, 2025

CFA affiliation gives App State students a professional advantage for future finance careers

Finance and banking degree program is...

Walker College News, Front Page, Dept - FIN
Ed Hassler
Jim Westerman to serve as director of business sustainability

Jim Westerman to serve as director of business sustainability Aug 16, 2025

Dr. Jim Westerman has been named director of business sustainability and resilience in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State...

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Meredith Pipes to serve as director of global engagement

Meredith Pipes to serve as director of global engagement Aug 16, 2025

Meredith Pipes has been named director of global engagement in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. She will also...

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Dr. Santosh Nandi has been named honors program director for Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business.

Santosh Nandi to serve as honors director Aug 16, 2025

Dr. Santosh Nandi has been named honors program director for Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business.

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Bergman to serve as associate dean for governance and faculty success

Bergman to serve as associate dean for governance and faculty success Aug 15, 2025

Dr. Jacqui Bergman, a professor in the Department of Management, will serve as associate dean for...

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Collage of New Faculty Faces

Walker College welcomes faculty members to start Fall 2025 semester Aug 13, 2025

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University welcomes faculty members to start the Fall 2025 term.

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The seven App State faculty and staff recipients of the Walker College of Business’ 2025 Sywassink Awards for Excellence. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Bao Duong, Samantha Williams, Dr. Justin Cox, Dr. Scott Hunsinger, Dr. Ash Morgan, Lauren Stansberry and Bond Jones.
The fall 2024 student cohorts of App State’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in applied data analytics (MSADA) programs, along with MBA and MSADA program faculty, are pictured in Peacock Hall, which houses the university’s nationally recognized Walker College of Business.

Explore the future of business with new AI master’s degree tracks at App State Apr 15, 2025

MBA, applied data analytics programs will feature the new tracks, beginning this fall Walker College News, Front Page, MBA, MSADA
The outside of Peacock Hall is under construction on March 7. Construction is expected to be completed by Fall 2026.

Peacock Hall named 'best academic building' Apr 8, 2025

The Appalachian, Appalachian State University's independent student-run news publication, has published its...

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