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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...

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.

Big Data for Bees

CARE research helps provide rationale for big data hackathon overseas
Dec 12, 2018

Research from Appalachian State University's Center for Analytics Research & Education (CARE) helped provide rationale for a...

Dr. Tammy Kowalczyk, a professor of accounting in the Walker College of Business, has been appointed to serve as the interim director of Appalachian State University's Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics (RIEEE), effective January 2, 2019.

Accounting professor to serve as interim director of RIEEE - Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics
Dec 12, 2018

Dr. Tammy Kowalczyk, a professor of accounting in the Walker College of Business, has been appointed to serve as the interim...

Appalachian named a "best" business school by Princeton Review for 2019

Appalachian named a "best" business school by Princeton Review for 2019
Dec 10, 2018

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review.

From left: Carolinas RIMS Chapter President Mary Kossel, Dr. David Marlett, Carolinas RIMS Chapter Treasurer Ben Reiter and AppState students Brandon Wilkerson, Catherine Lattimore and Harrison Cameron.

Carolinas RIMS Chapter Supports Appalachian RMI Program
Dec 7, 2018

The Carolinas Risk Insurance Management Society (RIMS) has made a $15,000 financial contribution to  Appalachian State...

Careers for Impact on Feb. 20 will provide forum for students to meet employers whose values align with their own

Feb. 20 Careers for Impact event to provide forum for students to meet employers whose values align with their own
Dec 7, 2018

On Tuesday, February 20, Appalachian State University will host Careers for Impact, a new opportunity...

Apply for business scholarships online through Feb. 3

Apply for business scholarships online through Feb. 3
Dec 3, 2018

All Walker College of Business students are encouraged to submit an application to be eligible for 2019-20 Appalachian State University...

Erin Brown, left, and Brendan Sullivan named to Cratis D. Williams Society

Brown, Sullivan named to Cratis D. Williams Society
Nov 30, 2018

Two students in the Walker College of Business have been named to the Cratis D. Williams Society at Appalachian State University...

Valence Lutaisire, founder of Ugandan NGO Youth Focus Africa Foundation speaks with Social Entrepreneurship students during International Education Week.

Walker College of Business participates in International Education Week
Nov 30, 2018

Walker College of Business faculty, students and staff were active participants in Appalachian State University’s 2018...

L-R IIANC CEO Aubie Knight, Walker College of Business Dean Heather Norris, and Brantley Center Managing Director David Marlett

IIANC Continues Support of Appalachian Brantley Risk & Insurance Center and RMI Majors
Nov 29, 2018

The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) has made another $70,000 gift to the Brantley Risk and...