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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,...
Zach Covington, a first-year exercise science major at Appalachian, looks at his laptop while taking notes. Photo by Chase Reynolds

US News and World Report recognizes Appalachian for ‘Best Online Programs’
Jan 16, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s online bachelor’s and graduate education programs are ranked among the best in the nation — within...

Walker College to offer five-part professional development series for students
A delegation from Appalachian State University visits NIDA Business School in Thailand during a January 2019 study abroad trip.

Witness the tourism supply chain in Thailand through students’ study abroad online album
Jan 10, 2019

MBA students from Appalachian State University are studying abroad in Thailand this week, in advance of the spring 2019 semester beginning on...

Walker College’s “Women in Financial Services” Initiative Takes 10 to New York City
Jan 9, 2019

Ten Appalachian State University College of Business female students and two Professors traveled to New York City November 7-11 as part of the “...

Appalachian named one of nation’s 61 Bee Campuses

Appalachian named one of nation’s 61 Bee Campuses
Jan 9, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — The Xerces Society has recognized Appalachian State University for providing a safe campus with sustainable habitats for some of...

Harry Davis will speak at 3rd annual High Country Economic Kickoff Breakfast (Photo Watauga Democrat)
Heidi Ragan '02, '05

Alumna named BRE district manager
Jan 7, 2019

Appalachian State University alumna Heidi Ragan '02, '05 has been named Watauga District manager for Blue Ridge Energy...

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Walker College announces Dean's Club Research Prize
Jan 1, 2019

The Walker College of Business has announced the creation of the Dean's Club Research Prize, which is intended to support and...

Dr. Randy Edwards, Appalachian’s vice chancellor for university advancement, far left, and Dr. Jesse Lutabingwa, associate vice chancellor for international education and development at Appalachian, far right, present Jigang “Harrison” He with the inaugural Appalachian Global Engagement Award at the Global Leadership Awards Luncheon held during Appalachian’s International Education Week in November.
‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement

‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement
Dec 17, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — About 1,600 students crossed the platform during the university’s Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies held Saturday in Holmes...