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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—...

Courageous Conversations 2018

2019 Courageous Conversations
Jan 25, 2019

2019 Courageous Conversations
Wednesday, February 20th
Panel Discussion begins at 6:00 p.m., 4th Floor Holland...

Research suggests sales managers should pay attention to the salespeople’s perceptions of justice norms

Research suggests sales managers should pay attention to the salespeople’s perceptions of justice norms
Jan 24, 2019

Faculty research from professors at Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business has shown that organizations' justice norms enhance...

Zach Covington, a first-year exercise science major at Appalachian, looks at his laptop while taking notes. Photo by Chase Reynolds

US News and World Report recognizes Appalachian for ‘Best Online Programs’
Jan 16, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s online bachelor’s and graduate education programs are ranked among the best in the nation — within...

A delegation from Appalachian State University visits NIDA Business School in Thailand during a January 2019 study abroad trip.

Witness the tourism supply chain in Thailand through students’ study abroad online album
Jan 10, 2019

MBA students from Appalachian State University are studying abroad in Thailand this week, in advance of the spring 2019 semester beginning on...

Walker College’s “Women in Financial Services” Initiative Takes 10 to New York City
Jan 9, 2019

Ten Appalachian State University College of Business female students and two Professors traveled to New York City November 7-11 as part of the “...

Appalachian named one of nation’s 61 Bee Campuses

Appalachian named one of nation’s 61 Bee Campuses
Jan 9, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — The Xerces Society has recognized Appalachian State University for providing a safe campus with sustainable habitats for some of...

Heidi Ragan '02, '05

Alumna named BRE district manager
Jan 7, 2019

Appalachian State University alumna Heidi Ragan '02, '05 has been named Watauga District manager for Blue Ridge Energy...

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Walker College announces Dean's Club Research Prize
Jan 1, 2019

The Walker College of Business has announced the creation of the Dean's Club Research Prize, which is intended to support and...