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App State names 12 Holland Fellows for 2026
Dec 19, 2025

Twelve outstanding students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been selected for the prestigious 2026...

App State alumnus Elver DePaz-Lopez.

Elver DePaz-Lopez '25 featured in '1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter.'
Dec 18, 2025

Elver DePaz-Lopez is one of 399 December 2025 graduates of the Walker College of Business. He was featured in Appalachian State University's feature story about its Commencement ceremonies,...

G.A. Sywassink wearing academic regalia and medallion

G.A. Sywassink awarded App State's honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for decades-long commitment to education
Dec 17, 2025

At Appalachian State University’s December 12, 2025 Commencement ceremony, Chancellor Heather Norris bestowed an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters upon George Albert “G.A.” Sywassink, Jr.,...

Apparel designs from students minoring in marketing featured in 2016 Blowing Rock Fashion Show

Apparel designs from students minoring in marketing featured in 2016 Blowing Rock Fashion Show
Aug 17, 2016

IN PICTURES: Walker College of Business (WCOB) Dean Heather Norris, left, with BB&T Student Leadership Center Assistant...

 Research from economics professor on the relationship between thought and movement published in Journal of Health Psychology

Economics professor's research on relationship between thought and movement published in The Journal of Health Psychology
Aug 14, 2016

Research on the relationship between thought and movement from Walker College of Business Professor of Economics David...

RIEEE to host one-day conference to explore the value of trees to people

RIEEE to host one-day conference to explore the value of trees to people
Aug 14, 2016

The Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics (RIEEE) will host The Value of a Tree, a...

Walker College students travel to Rio in advance of Olympic Games

Walker College students travel to Rio in advance of Olympic Games
Aug 11, 2016

Walker College of Business students recently embarked up on a short-term study abroad program to Brazil May 15-24.

Student-owned business Adrenture helps make outdoor adventure possible for all

Student-owned business Adrenture helps make outdoor adventure possible for all
Aug 11, 2016

Senior marketing major Noah Koch founded Adrenture, a peer-to-peer rental company specializing in outdoor gear...

Alumnus named Executive Director of the North Carolina Bar Association

Walker College alumnus named executive director of the North Carolina Bar Association
Aug 10, 2016

Jason Hensley '99 of Morganton has been named executive director of the North Carolina Bar Association...

Q&A with Team Sunergy business director Andrew Grimes

Q&A with Team Sunergy business director Andrew Grimes
Aug 8, 2016

Appalachian State University senior Andrew Grimes believes that the proper resources in the hands of the right people can lead...

Instagram spotlight features students, young alumni during summer months

Instagram spotlight features students, young alumni during summer months
Aug 2, 2016

This summer, senior marketing major and 2016 Holland Fellow Samantha Bender hosted...

Former Walker College Dean Randy Edwards appointed interim vice chancellor for advancement at Appalachian

Former Walker College Dean Randy Edwards appointed interim vice chancellor for advancement at Appalachian
Jul 26, 2016

Dr. Randy Edwards, who has served as the Chancellor's Chief of Staff for the past two years, has been appointed Interim ...