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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...

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App State students offer advice in human resources for healthcare organizations during COVID-19
Apr 13, 2020

Effectively staffing hospitals is critical during the COVID-19 pandemic, and students at Appalachian State University are providing guidance and...

App State Women of Walker participate in Zoom Session with Bowman

Walker College alumna, leadership expert, offers social distancing-approved interaction to female business majors
Apr 6, 2020

In Spring 2020, when all Appalachian State University students have been instructed to stay at home and learn online, Walker College of Business...

Alumni transition business from outdoor gear production to face mask production amid pandemic shortages
Apr 5, 2020

In recent weeks, America's healthcare system has seen a mass shortage of PPE, personal protective equipment, and some citizens are assisting with...

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In Pictures: App State business students in Mexico
Mar 28, 2020

During Appalachian State University's spring break, undergraduates from the Walker College of Business visited the Yucatán peninsula and the...

Chase Warrington '08 and his wife, Allison, and their 50-pound husky Koda in Valencia, Spain, where they live and work remotely

Walker College alumnus offers tips for employees working from home
Mar 26, 2020

Working remotely is top-of-mind for many Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Sandra Vannoy is an Ashe County native who has served in a variety of roles in the Walker College of Business, including acting dean

Vannoy featured in Mountain Times publications
Mar 23, 2020

A recent post from Mountain Times publications features Walker College of Business Dean Sandra Vannoy.

Vannoy, "an Ashe County native who...

Appalachian again named a Tier One Global MBA program by CEO Magazine

Appalachian again named a Tier One Global MBA program by CEO Magazine
Mar 13, 2020

Appalachian State University has once again been named a Tier One MBA school by CEO Magazine.

Appalachian named top accounting school
Mar 4, 2020

Appalachian State University has been named a top accounting school by study.com. Ranking #18 on the 2020 list of the best accounting schools in...

Soft skills are still top skills

Soft skills are still top skills
Feb 29, 2020

The culture and expectations in the Walker College of Business prepare students with soft skills that will help them succeed in the business...