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Walker College launches AI in Business Graduate Certificate
Nov 2, 2026

The Walker College of Business now offers a fully online AI in Business Graduate Certificate designed to help professionals understand artificial intelligence (AI) business applications while...

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...

App State enrollment reaches 20,023, breaks records for underrepresented students

App State enrollment reaches 20,023, breaks records for underrepresented students
Sep 2, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — In August 2020, Appalachian State University welcomed 20,023 students, a landmark enrollment for the university. In addition,...

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Seven earn professorships in Walker College of Business
Aug 28, 2020

Seven Appalachian State University professors have been appointed to professorships in the Walker College of Business.

Four additional...

Marketing professor offers expert advice on Chase Freedom® credit card

Marketing professor offers expert advice on Chase Freedom® credit card
Aug 27, 2020

WalletHub recently posted an article about  review of the Chase Freedom® credit card and cited expert advice from Appalachian State University...

Accounting professor awarded Best Teaching Innovation Paper by American Accounting Association

Accounting professor awarded Best Teaching Innovation Paper by American Accounting Association
Aug 23, 2020

Appalachian State University Professor Dwayne McSwain, along with co-authors Ronny Daigle from Sam Houston State University and David Hayes from...

Walker College welcomes new faculty for Fall 2020 term

Walker College welcomes new faculty for Fall 2020 term
Aug 14, 2020

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University announces the appointments of nine new faculty members for the Fall 2020 term. 

Das named director of Appalachian State University’s MBA program

Das named director of Appalachian State University’s MBA program
Aug 13, 2020

Dr. Neel Das has been named director of Appalachian State University’s MBA program.

Dr. Das, a professor in the Walker College of...

Walker College Inclusive Excellence team to host Diversity & Inclusion Virtual Town Hall on Aug. 20, seeks input to inform diversity, equity and inclusion action plan

Walker College Inclusive Excellence team to host Diversity & Inclusion Virtual Town Hall on Aug. 20, seeks input to inform diversity, equity and inclusion action plan
Aug 11, 2020

The Walker College of Business (WCOB) at Appalachian State University is seeking input from its business students, faculty and staff members to...

Finance alumna featured as district leader in Brooklyn, New York

Finance alumna featured as district leader in Brooklyn, New York
Aug 11, 2020

A post in Kings County Politics entitled Pierce...

Management professor to serve as scholarship of diversity, equity and inclusion panelist for first Virtual Research Forum

Management professor to serve as scholarship of diversity, equity and inclusion panelist for first Virtual Research Forum
Aug 11, 2020

Appalachian State University's Office of Research will host the first...