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Students shine During the Spring 2026 Walker College of Business Excel Challenge
Apr 7, 2026

On March 24, rapid keystrokes and the hum of analytical thinking marked the Walker College of Business Excel Challenge.

The event tests Appalachian State University students' proficiency...

Dr. Shishir Shakya

Publication co-authored by economics assistant professor named Journal of Rural Health's article of the year (College of Arts & Sciences)
Apr 6, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — A publication authored by a cross‑college research team at Appalachian State University has been recognized as the Journal of Rural Health's 2026 Article of the Year.

Hospitality and Tourism Student Association Week

Hospitality and Tourism Student Association host Hospitality Week
Mar 21, 2016

March 21 through March 24 the Hospitality and Tourism Student Association (HTMSA) at Appalachian State...

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...

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest
Mar 18, 2016

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest, scheduled for...

Big things ahead for Brantley Center students

Big things ahead for Brantley Center students
Mar 16, 2016

Students in the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center are "business as usual" this spring semester.

Business faculty and students make news in China

Business faculty and students make news in China
Mar 16, 2016

Over spring break, business students traveled to China with supply chain management professor Charlie Chen to gain an...

Phi Kappa Tau and Pi Sigma Epsilon host A-Glazing Race

Phi Kappa Tau and Pi Sigma Epsilon host A-Glazing Race
Mar 16, 2016

While Pi Sigma Epsilon's mission is to develop the sales and marketing skills of its members through lifelong opportunities,...

Economics faculty and students conduct high country tourism economic impact analyses

Economics faculty and students conduct high country tourism economic impact analyses
Mar 15, 2016

Students from Appalachian State University's Student Chapter of the National Association for Business Economics and faculty in...

Sustainable Student Spotlight: Jack Terrell

Sustainable Student Spotlight: Jack Terrell
Mar 13, 2016

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

Walker College of Business faculty to present at Appalachian Research in Business Symposium

Walker College of Business faculty to present at Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
Mar 11, 2016

Eight Walker College of Business faculty members will present their collaborative research at the Appalachian Research in Business...

Beta Alpha Psi attends the BAP Southeast regional meeting

Beta Alpha Psi attends the BAP Southeast regional meeting
Mar 9, 2016

Seven Walker College of Business students and members of Appalachian State University's Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Beta ...