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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...

Daisy Jacqueline Sierra is a computer information systems and cybersecurity double major from Sparta, NC

First-gen cybersecurity and cis double major featured in App State's 'FirstGen Forward' story
Oct 27, 2025

Daisy Sierra, a computer information systems and cybersecurity double major in the Walker College of Business, was recently featured in an Appalachian Today article titled...

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...

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The Atlantic quotes COB professor research
Jan 7, 2016

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

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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...

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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-...

Students named recipients of IBSA International Business Engagement for Study Abroad Scholarship

Students named recipients of IBSA International Business Engagement for Study Abroad Scholarship
Dec 17, 2015

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has named three student recipients of the inaugural...

Harry Davis - 2015 Economic Year in Review

Economist Harry Davis provides input on Economic Year in Review
Dec 15, 2015

The Carolina Business Review recently hosted a panel of top economists for an ...

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Student researchers take top spots during poster session on sustainable business
Dec 8, 2015

Five student teams have been selected as best research project winners via faculty vote following a poster session on sustainable business...