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Three Walker College of Business students to compete in App State’s Three-Minute Thesis
Nov 17, 2025

Three Walker College of Business students will participate in Appalachian State University's Three-Minute Thesis...

In the News: Walker College of Business is helping students lead in an AI-enabled world

In the News: Walker College of Business is helping students lead in an AI-enabled world
Nov 16, 2025

Appalachian State University was included on a list of universities incorporating AI into the business school curriculum and helping students lead in an AI-enabled world.

The university’s 2024–25 Broyhill Fellows team is pictured in Chicago in May, taking part in the 2024–25 Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Research Challenge — the world’s largest equity research competition. More than 7,000 students representing 1,153 universities worldwide took part in the event, with App State’s team placing among the top six teams. Pictured, from left to right, are finance and banking majors Jack Parquette ’25, Carson Beane ’25, senior Brenden Wortman, Davis Pharr ’25 and Keira A...

App State named among top institutions for business education in US and worldwide
Nov 7, 2025

Walker College of Business and its bachelor’s, master’s programs recognized by U.S. News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine
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Boone Chamber honors Walker College alumna, partners at meeting
Aug 9, 2018

Walker College of Business alumna Mary-Louise Roberts '81, '82 recently earned the 2018 Dan Meyer Partnership Award.

Alumnus, Business Advisory Council member receives NCACPA’s highest honor

Alumnus, Business Advisory Council member receives NCACPA’s highest honor
Aug 8, 2018

Appalachian State Univeristy alumnus and Business Advisory Council member Benjamin C. Hamrick CPA has earned the Pinnacle Award -- the highest...

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Walker College to host homecoming game day tailgate Sept. 29
Aug 8, 2018

Alumni and friends of the Walker College of Business are invited to a tailgate, co-presented by the ...

10 Appalachian students honored for academic, service and leadership excellence
Aug 3, 2018

BOONE, N.C — Ten Appalachian State University students were recognized for their significant contributions to campus in the areas of academic,...

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Dr. Rachel Shinnar named assistant department chair of management
Aug 1, 2018

Dr. Rachel Shinnar has been named assistant chair of the Department of Management in the Walker...

Appalachian's Beta Gamma Sigma chapter earns highest honors

Appalachian's Beta Gamma Sigma chapter earns highest honors
Jul 31, 2018

Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a Highest Honors Chapter, which is the highest level of recognition...

Appalachian leads in analytics education, implements SAS Viya for students
Jul 31, 2018

Thanks to an ongoing partnership with SAS Institute, Appalachian State University is on the leading edge of analytics education and research.

Appalachian’s Team Sunergy ties for second place in 2018 American Solar Challenge
Jul 24, 2018

Appalachian State University’s solar vehicle team has secured a second-place tie in the 2018 American Solar Challenge (ASC), an international...

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Making students environment-conscious
Jul 22, 2018

An article from Dr. Rajat Panwar, associate professor of sustainable business management in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State...