In the News: Green Passport connects Boone with environmentally friendly local businesses
May 14, 2026
The Student Sustainable Business Association (SSBA), a student organization in Appalachian State University's Walker College of...
A record 4,300+ App State graduates are ready for what’s next
May 13, 2026
graduates — the largest graduating class in university history — during its Spring 2026 Commencement, with seven ceremonies held May 7–9 at Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus....
Daniel Russom '26 — A self-taught builder taking flight
May 8, 2026
The following feature is included in an Appalachian Today story, A record 4,300+ App State graduates are ready for what’s next...
UGA's Stock Pitch Competition: Crafting Winning Strategies
Feb 5, 2024
Two separate teams of Appalachian State University students set their sights on the University of Georgia's Stock Pitch Competition.
Spencer-RIMS RISK Challenge: Evaluating Municipal Risks
Feb 5, 2024
A team of finance students from Appalachian State University took on the RISK Challenge, an international case competition sponsored anually by...
CFA Institute Research Challenge: Analyzing Nucor
Feb 5, 2024
Finance students from Appalachian State University recently delved into equity research by participating in the ...
App State students place highest in the state for Excel skills
Feb 5, 2024
Appalachian State University students have earned the highest scores in North Carolina on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel...
Insurance students to compete in semi-finals of international case competition
Feb 5, 2024
A team of four Appalachian State University students have advanced to compete in the semi-final round of the 2024 Spencer-RIMS Risk Challenge, an...
Every choice has a consequence: Chuck Gallagher to speak Feb. 15
Jan 29, 2024
The Department of Accounting at Appalachian State University will host Chuck Gallagher, business ethics expert and author, for a free...
Leon named honors program director for the Walker College
Jan 18, 2024
Dr. Steven Leon has been named honors program director for the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University, effective January 1....
Davis speaks at High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon
Jan 15, 2024
A sold-out audience of over 300 Watauga County business leaders attended the 8th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Wednesday,...
Walker College welcomes faculty, staff to App State
Jan 12, 2024
The Walker College of Business welcomes 10 faculty and staff members to Appalachian State University for the Spring 2024 semester.
Alumnus Ron Woods donates scholarships to support 5 students at App State Hickory campus
Jan 10, 2024
HICKORY, N.C. — Appalachian State University alumnus Ron Woods, a Class of 1968 App State graduate and Hickory native, has funded scholarships...