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Renato Molina

Molina named inaugural Stephenson Family Distinguished Scholar
Aug 25, 2026

The Walker College of Business has named Dr. Renato Molina the inaugural Stephenson Family Distinguished Scholar at...

Kevin Eller

Eller appointed Kenneth E. Peacock Professor of Accounting in the Walker College
Aug 25, 2026

The Walker College of Business has named Dr. Kevin Eller the Kenneth E. Peacock Professor of Accounting, recognizing his longstanding contributions to accounting education, scholarship, and...

From left are faculty members newly named to professorships in the Walker College: Dennis Guignet, Alex Holcomb, Jeff Kaleta, Tammy Kowalczyk, and Doug Roberts

5 App State faculty members appointed to Partners in Excellence Professorships in the Walker College, 6 re-appointed to second terms
Aug 21, 2026

Five faculty members at Appalachian State University have been appointed to professorships in the Walker College of Business, and six have been reappointed to second terms.

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...

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...

Appalachian State University

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...

‘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...

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...