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Dr. Justin Cox to serve as Macebearer for December 12 Commencement

Cox to serve as Macebearer for December 12 Commencement
Nov 18, 2025

Dr. Justin Cox will serve as macebearer for this semester's Walker College of Business Commencement.

Dr. Jeff Kaleta will carry the University Banner, and Dr. Sandra Vannoy will carry the...

Clockwise from top left are Lana Butler, Yauri Hatcher, David Itson, Lorena Moors Cely, Harley Locklear, Tyler Nece, Ethan Salemy, Lucas Schwinger, Ethan Truesdale, Charlie Van Winkle, Jadon Williams, and Oscar Yarbrough.

App State names 12 Holland Fellows for 2026
Nov 18, 2025

Twelve outstanding students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been selected for the prestigious 2026...

From left are Emily Charlip, Karlee Cook, and Anna Silva

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...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Kelly Sain
Sep 6, 2019

Kelly Sain 98’ is the current Market President for BB&T and covers the Morrisville, Cary and Apex markets where he leads the...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Lauren Harper
Sep 6, 2019

Lauren Harper 12’ received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and her MBA from Appalachian...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Judy Sweger
Sep 6, 2019

Judy Sweger ‘08 is the Director – Compensation & Benefits at Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.  In this role...

Appalachian State University ranked one of the best online business bachelor’s programs for 2020

Appalachian State University ranked one of the best online business bachelor’s programs for 2020
Sep 3, 2019

By Harley Nefe

BOONE, N.C. – The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in management at Appalachian State...

Faculty’s research accepted at Information Technology & People

Faculty’s research accepted at Information Technology & People
Sep 3, 2019

By Harley Nefe

BOONE, N.C. –Two Appalachian State University faculty members in the Walker College of Business had their...

Catawba Valley Institute of Management Accountants and members of the Student Chapter of the IMA gathered together Aug. 25 for a night out at the L. P. Frans Stadium in Hickory

Institute of Management Accountants participate in social to kick-start new year
Sep 3, 2019

By Harley Nefe

BOONE, N.C. – Catawba Valley Institute of Management Accountants and members of the Student Chapter of the IMA...

Walker College graduates reach career destinations

Walker College graduates reach career destinations
Aug 23, 2019

Ninety two percent of Walker College of Business Class of 2018 graduates have successfully reached their first destination, according to ...

The Walker College welcomes new faculty and staff members in Fall 2019

The Walker College welcomes new faculty and staff members in Fall 2019
Aug 22, 2019

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University announces the appointments of 17 new faculty members and 5 new staff members.

Plemmons Leadership Medallion recipients pose with their awards during the Student Affairs Leadership and Legacy awards ceremony on April 26 in Appalachian’s Plemmons Student Union. Pictured, from right to left, are Appalachian alumni Roy Dale Cox ’19 and Jon Garst ’19; Traci Royster, director of staff development and strategic initiatives; Dr. Harry Davis, the NCBA Professor of Banking in Appalachian’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance; Nikki Crees, executive director of University College’s ori

Finance and banking professor earns Plemmons Medallion
Aug 14, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — Six members of the Appalachian State University Community were awarded W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallions in recognition of their...