News

The university’s 2024–25 Broyhill Fellows team is pictured in Chicago in May, taking part in the 2024–25 Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Research Challenge — the world’s largest equity research competition. More than 7,000 students representing 1,153 universities worldwide took part in the event, with App State’s team placing among the top six teams. Pictured, from left to right, are finance and banking majors Jack Parquette ’25, Carson Beane ’25, senior Brenden Wortman, Davis Pharr ’25 and Keira A...

App State named among top institutions for business education in US and worldwide
Nov 7, 2025

Walker College of Business and its bachelor’s, master’s programs recognized by U.S. News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine
U.S. Army veteran and App State Student Veterans Association President Jacob “Jack” Sullivan, a sophomore from Charlotte majoring in finance and banking. Photo by Chase Reynolds

From Army to App State: Jack Sullivan builds support for fellow student veterans
Nov 5, 2025

By J. Todd CoatesPosted Nov. 3, 2025 at 2:41 p.m.FacebookTwitter...

Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall Nov. 6

Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall Nov. 6
Nov 2, 2025

Research projects from Walker College of Business faculty and students will be presented on Appalachian State University campus for the 2025 Walker College of Business Research Day on Thursday,...

Business students pitch marketing ideas to employees of New River Light & Power

Business students pitch marketing ideas to employees of New River Light & Power
Apr 22, 2017

Walker College of Business marketing students will offer marketing advice to representatives of New River Light and Power (NRL&P) during a...

Five ‘original and collaborative’ projects funded by Chancellor’s first Innovation Scholars program
Apr 21, 2017

BOONE, N.C.—Five proposals out of 40 submitted by faculty at Appalachian State University have been awarded funding through Chancellor Sheri N....

AITP named outstanding academic organization by Appalachian State University
Apr 14, 2017

Appalachian State University's chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) was named the 2017...

Upcoming special multi-media event on Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Upcoming special multi-media event on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Apr 14, 2017

Troubled Water: Voices from Bath uses exquisite photography, personal interviews, and a moving documentary film to share the stories of one...

Department chairs named in Walker College of Business

Department chairs named in Walker College of Business
Apr 13, 2017

Todd Cherry has been named chair of the Department of Economics and James Stoddard has been...

Appalachian will host Spring Open House April 22

Appalachian will host Spring Open House April 22
Apr 11, 2017

ASU NEWS—Appalachian State University’s annual Spring Open House...

Members of the Executive Impact Club present a check to the Watauga Humane Society

Executive Impact Club presents proceeds of annual fundraiser to Watauga Humane Society
Apr 10, 2017

The Executive Impact Club at Appalachian State University recently presented a check in the amount of $665 to representatives of...

Dr. Sandra Vannoy speaks to faculty during ARBS 2017

Appalachian hosts Research in Business Symposium
Apr 10, 2017

Appalachian State University first hosted ARBS, the Appalachian Research in Business Symposium, on March 30-31, 2017.

Students can now find job postings on Walker College Facebook page
Apr 7, 2017

Students and alumni will now see jobs postings on the Walker College of Business Facebook page.

Risk Management & Insurance Professor Karen Epermanis has been named 2017 Outstanding Professor in the Walker College of Business by Appalachian State University's Student Government Association (Photo Sabrina Cheves)

Karen Epermanis named outstanding business professor by SGA
Apr 7, 2017

Appalachian State University’s Student Government Association has named professor of Risk Management and Insurance Karen...