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Vannoy Construction install a time capsule beam, signed by hundreds at App State, in the Peacock Hall addition

A special beam, part of our future
Oct 24, 2025

Vannoy Construction installed a time capsule beam — the last of one phase of the Peacock Hall...

From left are Jose Rivera Carrion, Alyssa Smith, Meredith Pipes, Asher Fazal, Jim Westerman, Martin Meznar, Jacqueline Tilton, and Ash Morgan

Walker College of Business celebrates global and sustainability champions at annual luncheon
Oct 21, 2025

Outstanding students, faculty, and staff were recognized for their contributions to global engagement and sustainable business during the Walker College of Business’s annual Global Good...

Students Hayes Sheridan, Aaron Anchell, Gareth Hicks, and Andrew Thomas attended the Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina’s annual convention alongside Dillon Waschenbach, associate director of App State’s Brantley Risk & Insurance Center.

App State RMI students attend South Carolina insurance convention
Oct 21, 2025

Four Appalachian State University students majoring in Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) recently...

Kennedi Ratcliffe, right, is the 2025 top overall student in the Walker College of Business and the top student in the Economics program.

30 grads named 'App State Best' for 2025
May 10, 2025

30 Appalachian State University students have been named to the Walker College of Business “2025 App State Best” list.

14 have been named...

Three economics students earn Brashear Research Prize, four inducted into economics honors society

Three economics students earn Brashear Research Prize, four inducted into economics honors society
May 9, 2025

The Department of Economics honored students during the Spring 2025 Brashear Luncheon, May 1.

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Insurance students travel to RISKWORLD, participate in global conference
May 9, 2025

Appalachian State University students traveled to the Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.)...

RMI, Danni Capps honored

Walker College faculty, student associations recognized by App State
May 8, 2025

The Office of Campus Activities at Appalachian State University recently announced the...

Marketing professor contributes to Nationwide Insurance review

Marketing professor contributes to Nationwide Insurance review
May 6, 2025

Expert advice from G. David Shows D.B.A., a Professor of Marketing and...

Dr. Jamie Parson

Insurance professor offers advice on cheap car insurance
May 6, 2025

Expert advice from Jamie Parson JD, an associate professor of legal...

David Marlett

Insurance director on tariffs and home insurance costs
May 2, 2025

Advice from Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk &...

Tori Humler

Data analytics student named to Cratis D. Williams Society
May 2, 2025

Tori Humler, a graduate student in the Walker College of Business, has been named to the ...

Will Sears appointed vice chancellor of university advancement at App State

Walker College alumnus appointed App State vice chancellor of university advancement
May 2, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — William James Sears Jr. has been appointed vice chancellor of university advancement at Appalachian State University, announced...

Sparks to serve as Macebearer for May 10 Commencement

Sparks to serve as Macebearer for May 10 Commencement
May 1, 2025

Dr. Richard Sparks will serve as macebearer for this semester's Walker College of Business Commencement.

Dr. Jeff Kaleta will carry the...