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Dr. Justin Cox to serve as Macebearer for December 12 Commencement

Cox to serve as Macebearer for December 12 Commencement
Nov 18, 2025

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

Dr. Jeff Kaleta will carry the University Banner, and Dr. Sandra Vannoy will carry the...

Clockwise from top left are Lana Butler, Yauri Hatcher, David Itson, Lorena Moors Cely, Harley Locklear, Tyler Nece, Ethan Salemy, Lucas Schwinger, Ethan Truesdale, Charlie Van Winkle, Jadon Williams, and Oscar Yarbrough.

App State names 12 Holland Fellows for 2026
Nov 18, 2025

Twelve outstanding students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been selected for the prestigious 2026...

From left are Emily Charlip, Karlee Cook, and Anna Silva

Three Walker College of Business students to compete in App State’s Three-Minute Thesis
Nov 17, 2025

Three Walker College of Business students will participate in Appalachian State University's Three-Minute Thesis...

Alumni from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will speak at the 10th annual Global Opportunities Conference on Friday, April 13 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm in the Plemmons Student Union on Appalachian State University's campus.

Alumni to return to campus to speak about the importance of a global mindset
Mar 29, 2018

Alumni from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will speak at the 10th annual Global Opportunities Conference...

Walker Spring Connect 2018
Mar 29, 2018

On February 22, 2018, Walker Spring Connect provided the foundation for long-lasting relationships that...

Chancellor Sheri N. Everts of Appalachian State University with Richard G. Sparks, who received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during Fall Commencement December 10, 2016 for his service to the community. Photo by Marie Freeman.

Richard Sparks reflects on teaching, learning and partnerships
Mar 28, 2018

Sometimes in life, things come full circle. Richard Sparks, a two-time graduate of Appalachian who holds a bachelor's degree in health care...

From left, Keirsten Henson, Dawn Medlin and Victoria Fowler prepare for the annual security conference

Business students present research at 17th annual Security Conference
Mar 27, 2018

Appalachian State University students Keirsten Henson and Victoria Fowler presented their research at the...

US News & World Report includes Appalachian in ‘Best Graduate Schools’

US News & World Report includes Appalachian in ‘Best Graduate Schools’
Mar 27, 2018

Appalachian State University ranks among U.S. News & World Report's 2019 Best Graduate Schools for its master's programs in business,...

China Trip 2018

Excitement and Experience Abound in Trip to China
Mar 27, 2018

China is a country full of history and wonder, allowing for experiences that can't be had anywhere else.

During Appalachian State...

Cazier first business professor to be inducted into Appalachian's Academy of Outstanding Graduate Mentors

Cazier first business professor to be inducted into Appalachian's Academy of Outstanding Graduate Mentors
Mar 27, 2018

Dr. Joseph Cazier, professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management and director of the...

Appalachian students earn first place in 2018 Charlotte Hackathon (Photo by Pete Murphy)

Appalachian data analytics students win Charlotte Hackathon
Mar 24, 2018

Students from Appalachian State University earned the top honors in the 2018 Charlotte Hackathon March 23-24, winning a $10,000 prize for their...

Graduate students at Appalachian's first-ever graduate career fair for business students

First-ever graduate career fair takes career services to new heights
Mar 21, 2018

Graduate students at Appalachian State University had a new opportunity to engage with employers during the 2017-18 academic year. 

Lord Dr. Michael Hastings
Mar 21, 2018

This year, for the Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished Lecture Series, Appalachian State and Walker College are pleased to welcome Lord Dr. Michael...