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.
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...
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...
IOHRM Student Spotlight: Cassidy Zekas
Nov 20, 2024
Cassidy Zekas, a graduate student in the MA in IOHRM—Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management—program was recently...
App State Named Top Master’s in Data Analytics by CollegeRank
Nov 20, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has been named the “Best Master’s in Data Analytics” by CollegeRank. The ranking considers overall...
Sustainable business management major honored for civic engagement
Nov 14, 2024
Asher Fazal, a junior sustainable business management major at Appalachian State University, has earned the Community Impact Student Award,...
Back to Business: the Walker College hosts career fair in Peacock Hall after being postponed due to Hurricane Helene
Nov 12, 2024
When Hurricane Helene approached Western North Carolina in late September, no one could have predicted the...
Students build leadership skills in Alaska through App State ALA — Adventure Leadership Academy
Nov 11, 2024
The Department of Management at Appalachian State University has launched an Adventure Leadership Academy (ALA) for students to develop...
App State students engage in the global response to climate change at COP29
Nov 11, 2024
Appalachian State University students are in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 9-17, 2024 to participate in the ...
Walker College honors seven for global engagement and sustainability efforts
Nov 10, 2024
The Walker College of Business celebrated student, faculty and staff commitment to sustainability and a global mindset during the Global Good...
App State alum donates $1 million to Disaster Relief Fund
Nov 8, 2024
Dr. Lee Barnes ’90 catalyzes support for students, faculty and staff impacted by Hurricane Helene
Management professor comments on "satisficing" as a common decision-making strategy
Nov 7, 2024
Expert advice from Dr. Rachel Shinnar, a professor of management in...
Marketing sales students compete in International Collegiate Sales Competition
Nov 4, 2024
Students from Appalachian State University competed at the International Collegiate Sales Competition (ICSC...