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App State business students explore the future of  AI and Digital Transformation in Marketing across Europe  WCOB, App State at the historic Oude Markt (Old Market) in Leuven. Photo submitted

App State business students explore the future of AI and digital transformation in marketing across Europe
Nov 5, 2026

Eight Walker College of Business students explored how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation are reshaping marketing practices and transforming industries across Belgium, the...

Walker College launches AI in Business Graduate Certificate
Nov 2, 2026

The Walker College of Business now offers a fully online AI in Business Graduate Certificate designed to help professionals understand artificial intelligence (AI) business applications while...

An representative from an employing organization (Lowe’s) speaks with online accounting students during a recent virtual career fair organized for App State Flight Path accounting students.

Online accounting students connect with employers through virtual career fairs
Oct 30, 2026

As more students seek flexible pathways to earn their degrees, Walker College of Business faculty are creating new ways for online learners to access the professional connections and career...

Pictured, from left, are Dr. Garner Dewey (College of Fine and Applied Arts), Dr. Melba Spooner (Reich College of Education), Dr. Marie Huff (Beaver College of Health Sciences), Dr. Heather Norris (Walker College of Business), Dr. Neva Specht (College of Arts and Sciences) and Dr. James Douthit (Hayes School of Music).

In Pictures: Walker College Dean Heather Norris and colleagues field side at Appalachian Homecoming
Sep 29, 2018

Appalachian State University celebrated its Homecoming on September 29, and, as a culmination to a full week of activities, the Mountaineers took...

Dr. Cazier and Dr. Wilkes host Amazon's innovation Lab 126
Sep 29, 2018

Dr. Joseph Cazier and Dr. James Wilkes, professors at Appalachian State University, hosted guests from ...

Information systems professors awarded one of only two grants to further ethics in blockchain research

Information systems professors awarded one of only two grants to further ethics in blockchain research
Sep 26, 2018

Two Walker College of Business faculty members, Dr. Jason Xiong and Dr. Lakshmi Iyer, have received funding to...

Appalachian's IOHRM program recognized by Society of Human Resource Management

Appalachian’s IOHRM program recognized by Society of Human Resource Management
Sep 25, 2018

The Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management program (IOHRM) at Appalachian State University earned...

Dr. Panwar presents Green E Awards to Dr. Heather Dixon-Fowler (left), and Dr. Whitehead.

Management, Economics professors earn 2018 Green E Awards
Sep 25, 2018

At the fourth annual Business for Good conference, two Walker College of...

Accounting students attend IMA event, focus on emerging issues
Sep 25, 2018

A group of fourteen Walker College of Business students enrolled in Cost Accounting 3200 attended an Accounting Student Night at...

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Walker College Dean's Club research grant applications now open
Sep 24, 2018

The Walker College of Business Dean's Club is accepting proposals for Fall 2019-20 research grants. 

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IOHRM students share internship experiences at Appalachian State University

IOHRM students share internship experiences on campus
Sep 21, 2018

Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management (IOHRM) presented their experiences in summer internships to the faculty and...

On September 20, approximately 1200 students attended Business Connections

Connecting students to careers: sixth annual Business Connections held on Appalachian's campus
Sep 21, 2018

Approximately 1200 business students attended Business Connections on Thursday, September 20, 2018 on the campus of Appalachian State University...

Ashelyn Stevens. Photo submitted

4 Fleming Scholars join Appalachian’s newest students
Sep 18, 2018

Four incoming students began first year classes at Appalachian State University as 2018–19 Fleming Scholars. They are Bailey Gardin, of Gastonia...