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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...

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...

Walker College community members earn App State Awards of Distinction

App State honors 29 students, faculty and staff with 2025 Awards of Distinction
May 1, 2025

Mountaineers were recognized for leadership, teaching, service and more

 

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University held its third...

Economics students explore the economic impact of popular High Country tourism destinations

Economics students explore the economic impact of popular High Country tourism destinations
Apr 30, 2025

Students in Appalachian State University's student chapter of the National Association for...

From left are Clark, Hamlin, Perdue, Ramos, Lievano and Meacham

Walker College students take on an Excel challenge
Apr 30, 2025

Students from Appalachian State University exhibited data analytics skills during a Microsoft Excel competition, testing their abilities against...

Ella Cooper

Graduating senior Ella Cooper shares insights from experiences abroad
Apr 28, 2025

Each year, an outstanding International Business student is chosen for an exclusive “student spotlight” interview. This year’s interviewee is...