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Alumna, finance professor to serve as Macebearer for May 11 Commencement Ceremony

Alumna, finance professor to serve as Macebearer for May 11 Commencement Ceremony
May 11, 2024

Dr. Brandy Hadley — Associate Professor of Finance, David A. Thompson Distinguished Scholar of Applied Investments and 2023 Sywassink Awardee for Teaching Excellence — will serve as Macebearer in...

From top left, clockwise, are: First Place Winners Elcie Blackman and Tori Humler, Second Place Winners Avery Clark and Macie Wilson, and Third Place Winners Ashley Meacham and Jack Beatson.

Six named 'excel'lent in first intra-college Excel competition
May 8, 2024

Six Walker College of Business students have won the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge (MECC) at Appalachian State University, earning cash prizes for their performance.

There were...

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In the News: Appalachian Trail hikers take life-long memories, leave crucial tax dollars in WNC
May 8, 2024

Dr. Ash Morgan, a professor of economics at Appalachian State University and director of the univeristy's ...

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Registration open for Sept. 30 Business Connections event
Sep 4, 2015

The Walker College of Business will host its third annual Business Connections event on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in Peacock Hall.

The event,...

AITP club wins eighth consecutive Student Chapter Outstanding Performance Award
Sep 3, 2015

Appalachian's Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) student club has received an AITP Student Chapter Outstanding...

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Dean's Update - September 1, 2015
Sep 1, 2015

This edition of the Walker College of Business Dean's Update is one in a series of monthly publications for Walker College faculty, staff,...

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Business for Good event focuses on sustainable business practices
Aug 31, 2015

ASU NEWS—Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business held...

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Walker College of Business expands partnerships with local business
Aug 30, 2015

The Walker College of Business aims to develop and sustain strategic alliances and partnerships with businesses, governments, non-profits,...

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Business professor publishes research on marketing efforts by NC wineries
Aug 30, 2015

Appalachian Professor of Marketing James E. Stoddard's research on marketing North Carolina wineries has been published in the Journal of Wine...

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Students welcomed back to the Walker College with a reception in newly remodeled Peacock Hall
Aug 28, 2015

Students, faculty, and staff were welcomed back to the Walker College of Business on Monday, August 17 with a reception in Peacock Hall. This...

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Walker College of Business hosts annual club expo
Aug 27, 2015

The Walker College of Business successfully held its annual Business Club Expo Tuesday, August 25. The expo featured clubs such as Walker Fellows...

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Business students attend Risk and Insurance Management Society Convention
Aug 25, 2015

Four Appalachian business students recently attended the Fall 2015 Southeastern Risk and Insurance Management Society (SE RIMS) Convention in...

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Appalachian retains STARS® Gold rating for sustainability achievements
Aug 24, 2015

ASU NEWS—Appalachian State University has maintained its STARS® Gold rating in...