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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,...

App State accounting students help foster children have happy holidays
Dec 31, 2019

App State student members of Beta Alpha Psi, the international honorary organization for accounting/financial information students, helped spread...

Photo of AURAK President Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim and App State Chancellor Sheri Everts

App State expands international opportunities with new transfer program
Dec 31, 2019

By Jessica Stump
BOONE, NC
December 13, 2019

Appalachian State University has signed an agreement with the ...

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Insurance professor quoted in article about 'cheap' car insurance
Dec 12, 2019

WalletHub.com recently posted an article about "cheap" car...

Harry Davis

Harry Davis to present economic forecast for 2020
Dec 12, 2019

The 4th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, January 16th from 7:30-9:00am, at the Meadowbrook Inn in...

Holshouser Ethics Luncheon on Green Faculty and Green Business to be held January 29

Holshouser Ethics Luncheon on Green Faculty and Green Business to be held January 29
Dec 6, 2019

Sustainable Business Lunch & Learn 
Wednesday, January 29, 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Peacock Hall 4140, Holland Engagement...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Darin Webb
Dec 2, 2019

Darin Webb '11 attended Appalachian State for both undergraduate, BSBA Risk Management & Insurance and Finance & Banking, and...

Center for Analytics Research and Education announces staff changes

Center for Analytics Research and Education announces staff changes
Nov 22, 2019

Dr. Scott Hunsinger has been named managing director of Appalachian State...

Hospitality professor weighs in on Washington Post's article about travel companies' scrutiny of animal attractions

Hospitality professor weighs in on Washington Post's article about travel companies' scrutiny of animal attractions
Nov 22, 2019

Walker College of Business associate professor of management, Dr. Carol Kline, was quoted in a recent article from the Washington Post about a...

Pictured in the front row, left to right, are Amy Roberts, accounting manager; Jenny Koehn, associate director of student programs; Karen Laws, administrative support associate; Dr. Sheri Everts, Appalachian’s chancellor; Karen Wilkinson, administrative support associate; Anna Basnight, technology application analyst; Selena Dollar, university program specialist; Patsy Synder, accounting technician; Brian Brown, director of electronic student services; and Lee Hawkins, observatory engineer.

In Pictures: Walker College staff member honored by university for service
Nov 22, 2019

Appalachian State University honored more than 120 staff members who have served the university for 20 years or more at the inaugural Chancellor’...