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App State business students tackle real-world tech challenges during Truist immersive learning experience
Oct 30, 2025

Fifteen students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business were selected to compete in the Truist Immersive Learning...

From left are Tracy Reed, Oscar Yarbrough, Daisy SIerra and Craig Stephenson

Walker College of Business celebrates student success and donor impact at annual scholarship reception
Oct 28, 2025

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University hosted its annual scholarship reception on Friday afternoon in the Grandview Ballroom, honoring the generosity of donors and the...

Attendees at App State's Global Good conference on September 26

App State’s Global Good Conference reflects on Hurricane Helene, showcases resilience and solutions
Oct 27, 2025

On Sept. 26, Appalachian State University held its annual Global Good Conference, a half-day event featuring a keynote address, interactive breakout sessions, and career-focused panels. The...

Bowden Investment Group releases its January 2023 update

Bowden Investment Group releases its January 2023 update
Mar 3, 2023

The January 2023 Update from the Bowden Investment Group was recently released. It features notes about the upcoming Spring competitions, along...

MBA alumna named chief marketing and communications officer for University of Maine

MBA alumna named chief marketing and communications officer for University of Maine
Mar 3, 2023

Walker College alumna Meredith Whitfield MBA '11 was recently named chief marketing and communications officer for the ...

Appalachian Research in Business Symopsium

Research from 9 Walker College faculty members will be featured March 30-31 during the Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
Mar 1, 2023

Research from nine Walker College of Business faculty members will be featured as part of the Appalachian Research in Business Symposium, to be...

IBSA leaders

International Business Student Association welcomes exchange students to campus
Feb 24, 2023

The International Business Student Association (IBSA) started the semester by welcoming exchange students to an evening of games and a dinner of...

Johnathan Smith '18 and Abby Young '18: From my first day at App, I fell in love with the college and with Boone.

Johnathan Smith '18 and Abby Young '18: From my first day at App, I fell in love with the college and with Boone
Feb 16, 2023

Students in the Walker College of Business learn to build relationships and develop an Appalachian State University network.

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Six App State faculty and alumni received 2022–23 Fulbrights through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program and Fulbright U.S. Student Program, respectively. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand, professor of German and global studies; Dr. Katherine Ledford, professor of Appalachian studies; alumna Payton Blaney ’22, of Reidsville; alumnus Henry Campbell ’21, of Winston-Salem; alumna Ilya Wang ’20, of Rockwell and Taichung, Taiwan; and alumnus Andrew Williard ’22, of Winston-Sale

App State honored as a Top Producer of Fulbright scholars, students for 2022–23
Feb 16, 2023

The university is one of 3 master’s institutions nationwide to receive the honor 

Need professional clothing? Attend the Feb. 22 'Look Smart Career Clothing Closet' event

Need professional clothing? Attend the Feb. 22 'Look Smart Career Clothing Closet' event
Feb 15, 2023

Appalachian State University's Career Development Center provides 'Pop-Up Shops' to provide students free professional clothing — shirts, slacks...

Chancellor Sheri Everts meets with congressional leaders in Washington, D.C., at the opening of the 118th Congress, including Senator Ted Budd '94 MGT

Senator Ted Budd '94 MGT among those honored at UNC System reception in Washington, D.C.
Feb 13, 2023

Appalachian State University recently co-hosted a reception in honor of North Carolina delegation members and staff -- among those honored was a...

2023 Holland Fellows Cohort Announced

2023 Holland Fellows Cohort Announced
Feb 9, 2023

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has introduced the 2023 cohort of the...