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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.

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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...

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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...

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Walker College offers "brown bag" series on sustainable business
Mar 27, 2015

Faculty and staff in the Walker College of Business recently completed a series of meetings on topics relating to sustainable business at...

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Appalachian Holland Fellows and Chinese partners visit Krispy Kreme Headquarters
Mar 26, 2015

Twelve Appalachian students and their twelve Fudanese partners visited Krispy Kreme's Headquarters in Winston-Salem, NC, March 25.

Meet 4 of Our 2014- 2015 Dean's Club Scholarship Recipients
Mar 20, 2015

Boris Salvador moved to the United States at the age of seven with his mother who worked hard to support her family. Her hard...

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Walker College ranks among top online bachelor’s in business administration programs, according to BestColleges.com
Mar 19, 2015

BestColleges.com has recognized the Walker College of Business for its outstanding online Bachelor's in Business Administration program.

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