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Zach Needles '25

Zach Needles '25 — From transfer to trailblazer, a home in the insurance industry
Dec 12, 2025

When Zach Needles transferred from North Carolina State University to Appalachian State University, he didn’t know anyone, but he...

Carly Court in front of Appalachian State University sign

Carly Court '25 — Leading early, building connections
Dec 12, 2025

There is no question that Carly Court is a hard worker. Her diligence and commitment to her studies in high school, community college, and at...

International Travel

Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment Summer Study Abroad
Jan 20, 2016

The Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment will offer four study abroad trips during summer 2016.  Studeng groups will...

Jan 15 sustainable business meeting to feature Jen Maxwell
Jan 14, 2016

Walker College Sustainable Business Director Jim Westerman announced that the January 15 Sustainable Business Spring Meeting will feature Jen...

Karen Epermanis profiled as faculty of distinction in Appalachian Magazine
Jan 10, 2016

Appalachian State University Brantley Risk & Insurance Center Director Karen Epermanis is profiled in the December 2015 "Appalachian Magazine...

Appalachian expands opportunities in China through a new relationship with Wenzhou University

Appalachian expands opportunities in China through a new relationship with Wenzhou University
Jan 10, 2016

ASU NEWS—Appalachian State University has entered a partnership with...

The Atlantic

The Atlantic quotes COB professor research
Jan 7, 2016

Research by Professor of Finance, Banking and Insurance Chris McNeil was...

Welcome Back to Peacock Hall

Dean's Update - January
Jan 6, 2016

This edition of the Walker College of Business Dean's Update is one in a series of monthly publications for Walker College faculty, staff,...

Donald Thompson's Entrepreneur Summit Highlights
Jan 5, 2016

See highlights from luncheon speaker Donald Thompson's keynote talk during the November 2015 McLeod Entrepreneur Summit.

Thompson's talk...

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Agreement with Wenzhou University expands Walker College of Business' international partnerships
Jan 5, 2016

Appalachian State University and the Walker College of Business announces an international partnership with Wenzhou University in Wenzhou, China...

human-centered design thinking model

Business faculty continue work on AppLab, a problem-based learning model to solve real-world issues
Jan 5, 2016

Faculty members at Appalachian State University are continuing efforts in 2016 on AppLab, a problem-based learning model focused on solving real-...