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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...

Appalachian State University Research

NSF grant funds Appalachian research on the effects of too few zzz’s
Oct 22, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — How does missing a good night’s sleep affect a person’s decisions and interactions with others during their waking life?

The family of Andy Thomas at the Leon Levine Hall Grand Opening. Photo submitted.

A fitting tribute
Oct 22, 2018

Gene “Buddy” Thomas ‘06 wanted to honor his uncle Andy and his love of Appalachian State University. After discussions with his family, Will...

2018 Scholarship Donors and Recipients in Appalachian's Walker College of Business

Scholarship reception provides opportunity for student recipients to thank donors
Oct 21, 2018

A reception for scholarship donors and their recipients on the campus of Appalachian State University provides an annual opportunity for students...

Retired Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis, fourth from right, speaks with prospective Appalachian students during an MGSI executive leadership panel. Also pictured, from right, are Robinson Bradshaw Group Leader Dianne Bailey, Recreational Facilities and Services Manager Steve Camp, Westglow Resort & Spa owner Bonnie Schaefer, Lewis, and retired Balfour Beatty CEO Bob Hambright. Photo submitted

Lewis Scholarship in Business provides full funding
Oct 16, 2018

For the past four years, retired Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis has helped cultivate the next generation of business leaders...

Dean's Club grant research poster session scheduled October 25
Oct 15, 2018

 Sixteen Walker College of Business professors will present their recent research during a Dean's Club research poster session...

David English ’04 ’06 is the 2018 winner of Appalachian State University’s Young Alumni Award. Photo by Marie Freeman

David English receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Award
Oct 15, 2018

David English '04 '06, the 2018 winner of the Young Alumni Award at Appalachian State University, said, "Appalachian ... truly changed the...

Gamma Iota Sigma Students in Chicago

A few of the latest student highlights
Oct 12, 2018

Students in the Walker College of Business learn by doing. Connecting theory to practice, Appalachian business students hone their discipline and...

Pictured, from left, are Brantley Center Board Members Neil Annas and Rick Pierce, Art Lyon, and David Marlett

Art Lyon Scholarship created
Oct 12, 2018

A new scholarship has been established through the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center at Appalachian State University by individuals who wished...

From left, Gilberto Ramirez, Manny Tsra and Travelers Commercial Underwriter, Ndjo Shosola '12, at the career far.

Appalachian Students Participate in Charlotte High School Career Fair
Oct 12, 2018

On September 27, 2018, two Appalachian State University Risk Management & Insurance and Actuarial Science majors from the Brantley Risk and...

Pictured, from left, are Catherine Lattimore, Gina Bixby, Andi Olivet, Brandon Wilkerson, Jordan Boyd, Harrison Cameron, Kate Ciesinski, Sarah Musser Avery Fink, Tanner McGuire, Caroline Jonkers, Reid Cooper, Manny Tsra, Ellen Collins, Kimberly Aguirre, Dr. Karen Epermanis and Gilberto Ramirez.

Gamma Iota Sigma Students Attend 2018 International Conference in Chicago
Oct 12, 2018

Sixteen Appalachian State University students majoring in risk management, actuarial science...