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App State awards degrees to over 4,200 graduates ready to shape the future
May 13, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University celebrated the resilience and achievements of more than 4,200 graduates during its Spring 2025 Commencement, with six ceremonies held May 9–10 at Holmes...

Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees at App State

40 students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma
May 10, 2025

40 students at Appalachian State University were inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society that recognizes top-performing business students at business schools...

Kennedi Ratcliffe, right, is the 2025 top overall student in the Walker College of Business and the top student in the Economics program.

30 grads named 'App State Best' for 2025
May 10, 2025

30 Appalachian State University students have been named to the Walker College of Business “2025 App State Best” list.

14 have been named outstanding undergraduate or graduate students—...

Barnes student research program is accepting grant applications for academic year 2020-21

Barnes student research program is accepting grant applications for academic year 2020-21
Jul 24, 2020

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is accepting grant applications for the 2020-21 academic year.

Cazier, Hassler to present on peak power usage July 29

Cazier, Hassler to present on peak power usage July 29
Jul 22, 2020

Two Walker College of Business professors of computer information systems will be featured as guest speakers during American Public Power...

Former students, colleagues praise Dr. Randy Edwards in virtual retirement send-off

Former students, colleagues praise Dr. Randy Edwards in virtual retirement send-off
Jul 20, 2020

By Linda CoutantPosted July 13, 2020 at 1:26 p.m.

BOONE, N.C. — More than 100 people, and a likeness of the late Mildred the Bear,...

Professor of information systems presents on rapidly changing technologies

Professor of information systems presents on rapidly changing technologies
Jul 17, 2020

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer, Appalachian State University Professor of Computer Information Systems, was a speaker on July 17, 2020, as part of Sage...

World Bee Count with James Wilkes and Joseph Cazier
Jul 8, 2020

Professors Dr. Joseph Cazier and Dr. James Wilkes were recently featured in the popular Apple Podcast series.

World Bee Count with James Wilkes and Joseph Cazier

World Bee Count with James Wilkes and Joseph Cazier
Jul 8, 2020

Professors Dr. Joseph Cazier and Dr. James Wilkes were recently featured in the popular Apple Podcast series.

Vannoy to serve as chair elect for Boone Chamber Executive Committee

Vannoy to serve as chair elect for Boone Chamber Executive Committee
Jul 7, 2020

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce...

Business Career Services Summer Update

Business Career Services Summer Update
Jul 2, 2020

The Business Career Services team appreciates your input and support of our efforts to help students navigate the path from college to career and...

Sustainable business professor warns that climate change initiatives may be other casualty of the pandemic
Jun 30, 2020

Walker College of Business Sustainability Director, Dr. Rajat Panwar, predicts a downturn in sustainability initiatives due to the global...