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A collage of new faculty faces

Walker College welcomes fresh faces, new expertise to faculty for 2025-26 academic year
Mar 12, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University welcomes the following faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year.

Four Presidents' Roundtable students stand with a sign with text "Reverse Career Fair" in App State's Holmes Convocation Center

Walker College student leaders participate in Reverse Career Fair during Spring Connect
Mar 10, 2026

Student leaders from eight highly engaged organizations in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business participated in a Reverse Career Fair held in conjunction with Walker Spring...

From left are Pearce Lowrey, Abigail Ledford, Avin Patel, Rian Mofu and Matt Adkins

App State team wins State Rounds of '26 CFA Institute Research Challenge
Mar 5, 2026

A team of students from Appalachian State University won the State Finals Round of the 2026...

David Marlett

Insurance director on tariffs and home insurance costs
May 2, 2025

Advice from Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk &...

Tori Humler

Data analytics student named to Cratis D. Williams Society
May 2, 2025

Tori Humler, a graduate student in the Walker College of Business, has been named to the ...

Will Sears appointed vice chancellor of university advancement at App State

Walker College alumnus appointed App State vice chancellor of university advancement
May 2, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — William James Sears Jr. has been appointed vice chancellor of university advancement at Appalachian State University, announced...

Sparks to serve as Macebearer for May 10 Commencement

Sparks to serve as Macebearer for May 10 Commencement
May 1, 2025

Dr. Richard Sparks will serve as macebearer for this semester's Walker College of Business Commencement.

Dr. Jeff Kaleta will carry the...

Walker College community members earn App State Awards of Distinction

App State honors 29 students, faculty and staff with 2025 Awards of Distinction
May 1, 2025

Mountaineers were recognized for leadership, teaching, service and more

 

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University held its third...

Economics students explore the economic impact of popular High Country tourism destinations

Economics students explore the economic impact of popular High Country tourism destinations
Apr 30, 2025

Students in Appalachian State University's student chapter of the National Association for...

From left are Clark, Hamlin, Perdue, Ramos, Lievano and Meacham

Walker College students take on an Excel challenge
Apr 30, 2025

Students from Appalachian State University exhibited data analytics skills during a Microsoft Excel competition, testing their abilities against...

Ella Cooper

Graduating senior Ella Cooper shares insights from experiences abroad
Apr 28, 2025

Each year, an outstanding International Business student is chosen for an exclusive “student spotlight” interview. This year’s interviewee is...

From left are Dr. Chris McNeil, Ella Fabion, Connor Perdue, Ashley Meacham, Sarah Bergin, Hailey Martin, Enzo Ramos, Amelia Griffith, and Tori Humler.

Students 'excel' on Rocky Top
Apr 28, 2025

Students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 5 to participate in...