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Bolick's group (left) and McPherson's group at App State Hickory Campus with industry professionals and Dr. Jose Riera.

In the news: Two business students featured in Hickory Herald
Dec 3, 2025

Walker College of Business students were featured in the December edition of Appalachian State University's Hickory Herald, a monthly newsletter for the university's Hickory campus community.

Michelle Barnhardt

In the news: Barnhart receives LEDA’s first 'Her Legacy of Leadership' Award
Dec 3, 2025

Michelle Barnhardt, a special faculty member in the Department of Management, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Her Legacy of...

Magnifying glass and Center for Economic Research and Policy Analysis overlay a holiday shopping scene

In the news: CERPA report indicates strong holiday sales forecast in North Carolina
Dec 3, 2025

A recent news post by local business advocacy group WNC Business...

App State releases Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for Fall 2024 semester

App State releases Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for Fall 2024 semester
Dec 27, 2024

Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2024 semester.

1,009 students in the Walker...

Fortune includes App State in its best in-person master's in data science programs for 2025

Fortune includes App State in its best in-person master's programs for data science
Dec 20, 2024

Fortune magazine has ranked Appalachian State University's ...

Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall
Dec 17, 2024

ppalachian State University celebrated graduates’ achievements during Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, marking the culmination of...

Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast

Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast
Dec 17, 2024

The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce will host its 9th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday, January 16,...

From left are Emily Charlip, Sofie Crump, Grace Houle, Breana Meyer, Tyler Nece, and Alex Pecoraro

Six App State students to travel to Belém, Brazil to participate in United Nations Conference of the Parties
Dec 12, 2024

Six students from Appalachian State University have been selected for the 2025...

Wanjiru named to Cratis D. Williams Society
Dec 9, 2024

Kenneth Wanjiru, a graduate student in the Walker College of Business, has been named to the ...

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges in the face of climate change

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges in the face of climate change
Dec 9, 2024

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

App State's fourth delegation to United Nations' COP

App State students join global climate action at COP 29
Dec 6, 2024

A student delegation from Appalachian State University had a front-row seat to high-stakes negotiations and international diplomacy at the...

Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies are Dec. 13

Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies are Dec. 13
Dec 4, 2024

App State’s Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held Friday, Dec. 13, at Holmes Convocation Center. Visit the...