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App State’s finance and banking bachelor’s degree program, offered through the Walker College of Business, has earned Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute affiliation, affirming the program’s alignment with the CFA Program curriculum, which prepares students to earn CFA certification — a globally recognized credential in investment management. The distinction boosts students’ access to top job opportunities in finance, as well as internships, scholarships and a global network of investment profess...

CFA affiliation gives App State students a professional advantage for future finance careers
Sep 25, 2025

CFA affiliation gives App State students a professional advantage for future finance careers

Finance and banking degree program is recognized by Chartered Financial Analyst Institute,...

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce

Davis to deliver economic forecast during 2018 High Country Economic Kickof Breakfast
Oct 31, 2017

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the date for the 2018 High Country Economic Kickoff Breakfast. Mark your calendars for ...

Sarah Freed ’09 of Seattle was awarded the Appalachian State University’s 2017 Young Alumni Award. The award honors individuals under age 40 for their exceptional service to the university and career accomplishments.

Accounting and international business alumna honored as 2017 Appalachian young alum
Oct 31, 2017

ASU NEWS–Three socially conscious, entrepreneurial alumni were recognized by...

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Dickinson to present research internationally
Oct 31, 2017

Appalachian State University Economics Professor David Dickinson will give research seminar talks November 7-8 at the ...

AppState Net Impact members Cullen Lee, left, and Meredith Lemon with Green Yosef.

Net Impact club members pitch in on zero waste efforts
Oct 30, 2017

Student members of the Appalachian State University chapter of Net Impact met up with Green Yosef during an October 21...

Pictured are Walker College Graduate Programs & Research Team October 26 at F.A.R.M. Cafe

In Pictures: Walker College Graduate Programs & Research Team Gives Back at F.A.R.M. Cafe
Oct 27, 2017

Faculty and staff members from the Walker College of Business' Graduate Programs and Research Office spent their lunch hours volunteering at...

Walker Fellows

Walker College students named Walker Fellows
Oct 26, 2017

Seventeen Appalachian State University students have been named Walker Fellows.

Westerman, Brewer co-author organizational communication textbook for Oxford University Press
Oct 26, 2017

Appalachian State University's Director of Sustainable Business Jim Westerman recently coauthored a textbook ...

Economics Researcher David Dickinson, left, shares a moment with Accounting Researcher Tammy Kowalczyk, Marketing Researcher Pia Albinsson and Management Researcher Carol Kline

In Pictures: Business professors share a moment during the Oct. 27, 2017 Dean's Club Research Poster Session
Oct 25, 2017

Four Walker College of Business were shared a moment during the 2017 Dean's Club Research Poster Session held in Peacock Hall October 25, 2017....

Walker College Innovation Grants: Proposals Due Nov. 30
Oct 25, 2017

Appalachian State University business faculty and staff with instructional responsibilities are encouraged to submit proposals for the ...