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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...

Holshouser Ethics Luncheon on Green Faculty and Green Business to be held January 29

Holshouser Ethics Luncheon on Green Faculty and Green Business to be held January 29
Dec 6, 2019

Sustainable Business Lunch & Learn 
Wednesday, January 29, 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Peacock Hall 4140, Holland Engagement...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Darin Webb
Dec 2, 2019

Darin Webb '11 attended Appalachian State for both undergraduate, BSBA Risk Management & Insurance and Finance & Banking, and...

Center for Analytics Research and Education announces staff changes

Center for Analytics Research and Education announces staff changes
Nov 22, 2019

Dr. Scott Hunsinger has been named managing director of Appalachian State...

Hospitality professor weighs in on Washington Post's article about travel companies' scrutiny of animal attractions

Hospitality professor weighs in on Washington Post's article about travel companies' scrutiny of animal attractions
Nov 22, 2019

Walker College of Business associate professor of management, Dr. Carol Kline, was quoted in a recent article from the Washington Post about a...

Pictured in the front row, left to right, are Amy Roberts, accounting manager; Jenny Koehn, associate director of student programs; Karen Laws, administrative support associate; Dr. Sheri Everts, Appalachian’s chancellor; Karen Wilkinson, administrative support associate; Anna Basnight, technology application analyst; Selena Dollar, university program specialist; Patsy Synder, accounting technician; Brian Brown, director of electronic student services; and Lee Hawkins, observatory engineer.

In Pictures: Walker College staff member honored by university for service
Nov 22, 2019

Appalachian State University honored more than 120 staff members who have served the university for 20 years or more at the inaugural Chancellor’...

Walker College of Business named a best business school by The Princeton Review

Walker College of Business named a best business school by The Princeton Review
Nov 19, 2019

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is one of the nation's most outstanding business schools, according to The...

Eight earn awards for outstanding international engagement

Eight earn awards for outstanding international engagement
Nov 18, 2019

Four Appalachian State University business students and four faculty members have earned awards from the Walker College of Business for...

Students earn prize money to develop business at App State's shark-tank-style pitch competition

Students earn prize money to develop business at App State's shark-tank-style pitch competition
Nov 18, 2019

Feeding backyard birds is a favorite activity amongst birdwatchers and backyard bird enthusiasts. Appalachian State University sophomore Evan...

App State accounting organization earns superior status for 27th consecutive year

App State accounting organization earns superior status for 27th consecutive year
Nov 13, 2019

Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (Epsilon Kappa Chapter) has earned Superior status for the most recent term. The...