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An representative from an employing organization (Lowe’s) speaks with online accounting students during a recent virtual career fair organized for App State Flight Path accounting students.

Online accounting students connect with employers through virtual career fairs
Oct 30, 2026

As more students seek flexible pathways to earn their degrees, Walker College of Business faculty are creating new ways for online learners to access the professional connections and career...

Student artist releases children's book, Are You Ready, Freddie?; launch party on May 5

Student artist releases children's book, Are You Ready, Freddie?; launch party scheduled May 5
May 3, 2018

On Saturday, May 5 staff from Creative Unbound and the Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship (...

May 2018 Commencement
May 2, 2018

A total of 3,229 undergraduate students and 369 graduate students* will receive their degrees as Appalachian State University holds commencement...

Lindsey Abdelfattah (alternate), a senior majoring in Management, will be traveling to South Africa

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Awardees Announced
May 1, 2018

Nationally Competitive Scholarships at Appalachian State University recently announced that three students have been awarded the Benjamin A....

Students in cross-disciplinary program IOHRM present research in Chicago
Apr 30, 2018

Nine Appalachian State University students presented their research at the 2018 Annual ...

James Milner, right, speaks to students in Appalachian State University’s Association of Student Entrepreneurs

Alumni Spotlight: James Milner supports student entrepreneurs, fosters community development
Apr 30, 2018

Appalachian State University alumnus James Milner earned his degree from the Walker College of Business in 2004. Back then, as a...

Photo of Energy Dashboard in Peacock Hall

Interactive dashboard in Peacock Hall offers insight on energy consumption
Apr 30, 2018

An interactive screen in Peacock Hall enables those who work and learn in the building to gain insights about energy consumption.

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Business students earn DiBernardi and Dunnigan Leadership Awards
Apr 29, 2018

Business students earned top honors during Appalachian State University's Celebration of Leadership and Legacy Award Ceremony April 20, 2018.

Alumni spotlight: Neergroup marketing
Apr 27, 2018

By each account, Appalachian State University alumni Chad Emerick '08, Jason Tudor '08 and Ted Siewers...

The group poses in front of La Catedral de la Virgen María in Old Havana — one of 11 Roman Catholic cathedrals on the island of Cuba. Photo by Rachel Shinnar

Capturing Cuba — Appalachian students discuss, share photos from Cuba trip
Apr 25, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — During spring break of March 2018, 20 Appalachian State University students and three faculty members traveled to Cuba as part of a...

Student economists estimate impact of five major High Country events
Apr 23, 2018

Students from Appalachian State University's student chapter of the National Association for Business Economics and faculty in...