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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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Walker College's AI strategy highlighted in national business education report Aug 29, 2026

The Walker College of Business has received additional national recognition for its artificial intelligence initiatives, earning multiple mentions in the July 2026 update of A Framework for...

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Zach Covington, a first-year exercise science major at Appalachian, looks at his laptop while taking notes. Photo by Chase Reynolds

US News and World Report recognizes Appalachian for ‘Best Online Programs’ Jan 16, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s online bachelor’s and graduate education programs are ranked among the best in the nation — within...

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Walker College announces Dean's Club Research Prize Jan 1, 2019

The Walker College of Business has announced the creation of the Dean's Club Research Prize, which is intended to support and...

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Dr. Tammy Kowalczyk, a professor of accounting in the Walker College of Business, has been appointed to serve as the interim director of Appalachian State University's Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics (RIEEE), effective January 2, 2019.
Appalachian named a "best" business school by Princeton Review for 2019

Appalachian named a "best" business school by Princeton Review for 2019 Dec 10, 2018

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review.

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International business awards luncheon recognizes students and faculty for their work to develop a global-mindset

International business awards luncheon recognizes students and faculty for their work to develop a global-mindset Nov 28, 2018

Every year, the Walker College of Business international business awards luncheon serves as a moment to recognize students and...

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Dr. Pennie Bagley, associate professor of accounting in the Walker College of Business, has been named experiential learning faculty fellow at Appalachian State University.

Bagley named experiential learning faculty fellow in business Nov 8, 2018

Dr. Pennie Bagley, associate professor of accounting in the Walker College of Business, has been named experiential...

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Walker College of Business Dean Heather Norris is pictured, fourth from right, with members of the 2018-19 administration on the newly developed Founders Plaza on September 5, 2018.

Appalachian celebrates founders day, commemorates new campus plaza Sep 8, 2018

On September 5, Appalachian State University celebrated its founding day with a commemorative event and dedication of a new campus plaza.

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Marketing and healthcare concentrations added to master's in applied data analytics degree program Aug 9, 2018

Appalachian State University will offer new concentrations as part of the Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics (MSADA) program, beginning...

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Appalachian's Beta Gamma Sigma chapter earns highest honors

Appalachian's Beta Gamma Sigma chapter earns highest honors Jul 31, 2018

Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a Highest Honors Chapter, which is the highest level of recognition...

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Walker College's full time undergraduate enrollment highest in the UNC System Jul 9, 2018

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has the highest full time undergraduate business...

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