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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 student services are ready to serve students for Fall 2020

Walker College student services are ready to serve students for Fall 2020
Jul 28, 2020

Academic services in the Walker College of Business, including advising, career services and more, will be available to all Appalachian State...

Dawn Medlin presents a gift to Doris Medlin, to recognize the establishment of the Bob and Doris Medlin Scholarship, named for Medlin.

Dr. Dawn Medlin retires, Walker College invites former students and App State community to support future students
Jul 27, 2020

After more than 30 years as a professor at Appalachian State University, Dr. Dawn Medlin is set to retire.

A long-time friend and mentor...

Barnes student research program is accepting grant applications for academic year 2020-21

Barnes student research program is accepting grant applications for academic year 2020-21
Jul 24, 2020

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is accepting grant applications for the 2020-21 academic year.

Cazier, Hassler to present on peak power usage July 29

Cazier, Hassler to present on peak power usage July 29
Jul 22, 2020

Two Walker College of Business professors of computer information systems will be featured as guest speakers during American Public Power...

Former students, colleagues praise Dr. Randy Edwards in virtual retirement send-off

Former students, colleagues praise Dr. Randy Edwards in virtual retirement send-off
Jul 20, 2020

By Linda CoutantPosted July 13, 2020 at 1:26 p.m.

BOONE, N.C. — More than 100 people, and a likeness of the late Mildred the Bear,...

Professor of information systems presents on rapidly changing technologies

Professor of information systems presents on rapidly changing technologies
Jul 17, 2020

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer, Appalachian State University Professor of Computer Information Systems, was a speaker on July 17, 2020, as part of Sage...

World Bee Count with James Wilkes and Joseph Cazier
Jul 8, 2020

Professors Dr. Joseph Cazier and Dr. James Wilkes were recently featured in the popular Apple Podcast series.

World Bee Count with James Wilkes and Joseph Cazier

World Bee Count with James Wilkes and Joseph Cazier
Jul 8, 2020

Professors Dr. Joseph Cazier and Dr. James Wilkes were recently featured in the popular Apple Podcast series.

Vannoy to serve as chair elect for Boone Chamber Executive Committee

Vannoy to serve as chair elect for Boone Chamber Executive Committee
Jul 7, 2020

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce...