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Chancellor’s and dean’s lists celebrate academic excellence for spring 2026
May 18, 2026

Appalachian State University has released the dean’s and chancellor’s lists for the Spring 2026 semester.

1,071 students in the Walker College of Business earned dean's list honors, and...

Three passport books with text "Sustainably, Boone Passport - Boone's Green Passport, Presented by the Student Sustainable Business Association of App State"

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...

App State honored more than 4,300 Mountaineer graduates — the largest graduating class in university history — during its seven Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies, held May 7–9 in Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus. Pictured, App State Chancellor Heather Norris addresses the Class of 2026.

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....

Nine named Sywassink Awardees for Excellence in the Walker College

Nine named Sywassink Awardees for Excellence in the Walker College
Oct 9, 2020

Nine faculty and staff members in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been recognized with Sywassink Awards for...

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Student Spotlight - Marketing Junior on Studying Abroad during a Pandemic
Sep 29, 2020

As we all know, this is a semester that looks like none before. With virtual learning in motion, social distancing everywhere, and international...

Jose Minaya, CEO of Nuveen, a TIAA Company to speak as 62nd Boyles Lecturer

Jose Minaya, CEO of Nuveen, a TIAA Company to speak as 62nd Boyles Lecturer
Sep 28, 2020

Friday, October 2, 10:00 a.m.

Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will host the 62nd Boyles...

Markel Specialty Establishes RMI Scholarship at Appalachian State

Markel Specialty Establishes RMI Scholarship at Appalachian State
Sep 25, 2020

The Markel Specialty leadership group recently established a $5,000 scholarship at Appalachian State that is geared toward increasing Diversity...

Alumna named a 2020 All Star by Risk and Insurance magazine

Alumna named a 2020 All Star by Risk and Insurance magazine
Sep 25, 2020

Appalachian State University alumna Rumbi...

Appalachian earns Beta Gamma Sigma honors for 2019-20

Appalachian earns Beta Gamma Sigma honors for 2019-20
Sep 22, 2020

Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a 2019-20 Honors Chapter -- the third highest level of recognition that...

BIT Program aims to develop insurance talent in students from underrepresented groups

BIT Program aims to develop insurance talent in students from underrepresented groups
Sep 20, 2020

The Brantley Center for Risk Management & Insurance, housed in the Walker College of Business' Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance,...

Assistant professor of economics, Dr. Dennis Guignet (center) won the Dean’s Club Research Prize at Appalachian State University. Marketing professor, Dr. Neel Das (left), and finance professor Dr. Brandy Hadley (right) earned second place prizes

Three earn Dean's Club Research Prizes
Sep 18, 2020

Three professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned...

MBA Alumni Profile: Emma Curtin
Sep 16, 2020

Emma Curtin ‘08 is a Senior Vice President at Bank of America within the Global Risk Management - Enterprise...