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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 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
Chris Taylor ’09 ’11, a professional security specialist and senior lecturer in Appalachian State University’s Department of Computer Information Systems. Taylor is the program coordinator for the new cybersecurity concentration in App State’s BSBA in computer information systems degree program.

New cybersecurity concentration gives App State students the skills to combat hackers Jun 22, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Chris Taylor ’09 ’11 is a computer hacker, and he teaches his students the tricks of the trade — with the best of intentions.

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Walker College and its supply chain management, accounting, finance and management degree programs featured on University HQ's 'best, most affordable' lists

Walker College and its accounting, finance and management and supply chain degree programs featured on University HQ's 'best, most affordable' lists May 27, 2021

Appalachian State University is one of the 100 Best Most Affordable Business Colleges, according to University HQ. 

University HQ also...

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CEO Magazine Tier One badge and Peacock Hall

App State named 'Top Tier' by CEO Magazine May 17, 2021

Appalachian State University has been named a Tier One MBA school by CEO Magazine for a fifth year running.

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Albinsson named Beroth Professor of Marketing

Albinsson named Beroth Professor of Marketing May 14, 2021

Pia Albinsson has been named the Beroth Professor of Marketing in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. 

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Dr. Jamie Parson has been named the interim chief diversity officer for Appalachian State University, effective May 10.

Dr. Jamie Parson named interim chief diversity officer at App State May 11, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Jamie Parson has been named interim chief diversity officer at Appalachian State University, effective May 10.

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Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named provost and executive vice chancellor at Appalachian State University, effective May 7.

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named provost and executive vice chancellor at App State May 11, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named provost and executive vice chancellor at Appalachian State University, effective May 7....

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Kyle Allen has been named executive director of development for the Walker College

Allen named executive director of development for the Walker College May 10, 2021

Mr. Kyle Allen has been named executive director of development for the...

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Logan Decker, left, and Caleb Garbuio have earned Brashear Prizes

Two earn Brashear undergraduate research prizes May 4, 2021

Five seniors from Appalachian State University have participated in the 2021 Brashear Research Competition, and two have been honored with...

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Four professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned Dean’s Club Research Prizes. They are, pictured clockwise from top left, Dr. Joseph Cazier, Dr. Edgar Hassler, Dr. Lubna Nafees and Dr. Jason Xiong.

Four earn Dean’s Club Research Prizes May 1, 2021

Four professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned Dean’s Club Research Prizes. They are, pictured...

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Panwar earns 2020-21 Green E Award

Panwar earns 2020-21 Green E Award Apr 29, 2021

Dr. Rajat Panwar, a professor of sustainable business, has earned the 2020-21 Green E Award at Appalachian State University.

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