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September 16, prepare for career fairs and internships with free professional attire
Jul 8, 2026

The Polished Peacock Professional Clothing Boutique on September 16, 4:00-7:00 p.m., will provide the opportunity for...

Dr. Kristl Davison

Kristl Davison to serve as chair in the Department of Management
Jun 29, 2026

Dr. H. Kristl Davison, an associate professor at Appalachian State University, has been named chair of the...

Scott Bowie Gray

Scott Bowie Gray to serve as director of sustainable business and resilience for the Walker College of Business
Jun 26, 2026

Scott Bowie Gray has been named director of sustainable business and resilience in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University, effective July 1, 2026.

McNeil named chairperson for Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance

McNeil named chairperson for Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance
Apr 9, 2018

Dr. Chris McNeil, an associate professor of finance at Appalachian State University, has been named chair of the ...

College Factual names Appalachian to 2018 Best Business Administration & Management Colleges

College Factual names Appalachian to 2018 Best Business Administration & Management Colleges
Apr 9, 2018

According to College Factual, Appalachian State University is listed among the 2018 Best Business Administration & Management Colleges for...

draft - Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda students earn awards at state convention

Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda students earn awards at state convention
Apr 8, 2018

Student members of Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda chapter earned first place in Financial Concepts & Financial Services and Business Ethics...

Walker College staff members earn "shout outs" for service

Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service
Apr 8, 2018

Members of the Walker College of Business staff have earned a Staff Senate Staff Shout Out for exemplary service in their work...

Middle and high school students from surrounding counties to pitch business ideas to earn scholarships to Appalachian

Middle and high school students from surrounding counties to pitch business ideas to earn scholarships to Appalachian
Apr 7, 2018

Middle grade and high school students from Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties will pitch their...

Economics alumnus to speak April 10 on "Job Market for Quants in Bank Stress Testing"
Apr 5, 2018

Frank Thomas, a quantitative team leader for funds management at BB&T, will speak on “The Job Market for Quants in Bank Stress Testing” ...

Walker College Graduate Program Award Recipients: 2017-2018

Walker College Graduate Program Award Recipients: 2017-2018
Apr 5, 2018

The Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies has announced their award recipients for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Alumni Spotlight: Ole Mason Jar celebrates five years
Apr 4, 2018

Men's clothing and lifestyle brand Ole Mason Jar is officially celebrating five years in business.

From smart to genius: smart hives and beekeeping technology
Apr 4, 2018

Dr. Joseph Cazier, a professor in the Department of Computer...

Alternatives to Today's Capitalism: an April 18 lunch and learn opportunity

"Alternatives to Today's Capitalism" lunch and learn to be held April 18
Apr 4, 2018

Aldous Huxley once said "Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted."