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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.

Jose Minaya, CEO of Nuveen, a TIAA Company to speak as 62nd Boyles Lecturer

Jose Minaya, CEO of Nuveen, a TIAA Company to speak as 62nd Boyles Lecturer
Sep 28, 2020

Friday, October 2, 10:00 a.m.

Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will host the 62nd Boyles...

Markel Specialty Establishes RMI Scholarship at Appalachian State

Markel Specialty Establishes RMI Scholarship at Appalachian State
Sep 25, 2020

The Markel Specialty leadership group recently established a $5,000 scholarship at Appalachian State that is geared toward increasing Diversity...

Alumna named a 2020 All Star by Risk and Insurance magazine

Alumna named a 2020 All Star by Risk and Insurance magazine
Sep 25, 2020

Appalachian State University alumna Rumbi...

Appalachian earns Beta Gamma Sigma honors for 2019-20

Appalachian earns Beta Gamma Sigma honors for 2019-20
Sep 22, 2020

Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a 2019-20 Honors Chapter -- the third highest level of recognition that...

BIT Program aims to develop insurance talent in students from underrepresented groups

BIT Program aims to develop insurance talent in students from underrepresented groups
Sep 20, 2020

The Brantley Center for Risk Management & Insurance, housed in the Walker College of Business' Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance,...

Assistant professor of economics, Dr. Dennis Guignet (center) won the Dean’s Club Research Prize at Appalachian State University. Marketing professor, Dr. Neel Das (left), and finance professor Dr. Brandy Hadley (right) earned second place prizes

Three earn Dean's Club Research Prizes
Sep 18, 2020

Three professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned...

MBA Alumni Profile: Emma Curtin
Sep 16, 2020

Emma Curtin ‘08 is a Senior Vice President at Bank of America within the Global Risk Management - Enterprise...

Insurance professor offers expert advice on car insurance in Moneygeek.com article

Insurance professor offers expert advice on car insurance in Moneygeek.com article
Sep 16, 2020

Monkeygeek.com recently published an article, ...

Finance alumnus shares why he gave to the Mountaineer Emergency Fund

Finance alumnus shares why he supports the Mountaineer Emergency Fund
Sep 9, 2020

Appalachian State University's University Advancement Office recently sent...