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Kathy Pou, center, earned her BSBA degree in economics from App State's Walker College of Business in 1979. In 2025, she was named alumna of the year for the Walker College of Business. She stands with her husband, Bill, and Walker College Dean Sandra Vannoy.

Kathy Pou ’79 honored as 2025 Walker College Alumna
Jul 17, 2025

Kathryn 'Kathy' Oszmianski Pou ’79 ECO has been named alumna of the year for the Walker College of Business by Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association.

The App State Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the university’s 2025 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 12 on the Boone campus. Pictured with App State Chancellor Heather Norris, center, from left to right, are Outstanding Service Award recipient Phillip Ostwalt ’83, Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Kimberly Shepherd ’97, Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Retired U.S. Army Col. Edna Cummings ’78 and Young Alumni Award recipient Bryson Stewart ’09.

4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards
Jul 17, 2025

Phil Ostwalt '83 holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting; Bryson Stewart '09 holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing.
Davis, second from right, receives the Daughtridge Lifetime Achievement Award

Alumnus receives lifetime achievement award for industry impact
Jul 16, 2025

Appalachian State University alumnus Freddie Davis ’84 has earned the 2025 Alvin W. Daughtridge Lifetime Achievement Award by the...

Walker College celebrates staff members with milestone service in 2023

Walker College celebrates staff members with milestone service in 2023
Dec 31, 2023

Five staff members in the Walker College of Business have reached a milestone of North Carolina state service in 2023.

"The contributions...

Rachel Rabideau at Peacock Hall

App State’s Fall 2023 Commencement Spotlight
Dec 21, 2023

Appalachian State University recognized more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates during its Fall 2023 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 15 at the...

Veronica McCurdy, left, and Amelia Sisson

McCurdy, Sisson named to Cratis D. Williams Society
Dec 11, 2023

Veronica McCurdy and Amelia Sisson, graduate students in the Walker College of Business, have been named to the ...

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Walker College Dean's Office earns App State sustainability certification
Dec 6, 2023

The Walker College of Business' Office of the Dean has completed Appalachian State University's Green Workplace Certification and has been...

International Business major honored for enhancing App State's 'global fabric'

International Business major honored for enhancing App State's 'global fabric'
Nov 29, 2023

International Business Major Shea Raiola has earned the 2023 Student Award from the Office of International Education and Development (OIED)....

Thursday's info session about 5 faculty-led study abroad programs with space available

Thursday's info session about 5 faculty-led study abroad programs with space available
Nov 27, 2023

The Walker College of Business has five faculty-led study abroad programs that are still accepting applications for 2024 experiences.

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Beginning December 1, continuing Mountaineers can apply for 2024 scholarships through ASAP
Nov 26, 2023

The 2024-25 Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (ASAP) opens Friday, December 1, 2023, and closes Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

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Dec. 1 'Lunch & Learn' will feature Dean's Club interdisciplinary research
Nov 26, 2023

The Walker College of Business Office for Advanced Studies in Business will host a Dean's Club Lunch and Learn on Friday, December 1, 11:30 AM,...

Mary Ann Hofmann

Hofmann to serve as Macebearer for December 15 Commencement
Nov 26, 2023

Dr. Mary Ann Hofmann, a professor of accounting and past Sywassink Awardee for Teaching Excellence, will serve as macebearer for this semester's...