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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 recognized by Chartered Financial Analyst Institute,...

Appalachian announces spring semester dean’s and chancellor’s lists

Appalachian announces spring semester dean’s and chancellor’s lists
May 11, 2016

A total of 561 undergraduate students in the Walker College of Business earned dean's list honors and 186 earned ...

Vixster to be featured at Silicon Hollar's May 12 Startup Social

Vixster to be featured at Silicon Hollar's May 12 Startup Social
May 11, 2016

Student-launched business Vixster will be the featured company during Silicon Hollar's May Startup Social. The event will be held in the...

Sywassink Dinner 2016

Dean's Update - May
May 10, 2016

This edition of the Walker College of Business Dean's Update is one in a series...

First annual Walker College Service Day raises 400 non-perishables, $150 to benefit students and families in need

First annual Walker College Service Day raises 400 non-perishables, $150 to benefit students and families in need
May 9, 2016

Students of Appalachian State University's Walker Fellows organization recently hosted a first annual Walker College...

Commencement ceremonies to be held May 13 and 14

Commencement ceremonies to be held May 13 and 14
May 2, 2016

ASU NEWS - Commencement ceremonies will be held at Appalachian...

Commencement reception for graduating students set for May 14

Commencement reception for graduating students set for May 14
May 2, 2016

A commencement reception for graduating business students and their families is set for Saturday, May 14 from...

Business students win leadership case competition; earn trip to International Leadership Association Global Conference

Business students win leadership case competition; earn trip to International Leadership Association Global Conference
Apr 29, 2016

Three teams of business students completed in the 2016 Walker College of Business Leadership Case Competition ...

nvited to speak at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence

Econ Professor, Todd Cherry, invited to speak at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence
Apr 26, 2016

Walker College Professor of Economics Todd Cherry will present his behavioral and experimental research on climate change policy...