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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...

Hospitality students help plan SAVOR

Hospitality students help plan SAVOR Blowing Rock
Apr 16, 2018

Students at Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business are helping to document and plan SAVOR Blowing Rock, a...

YOUTH GIVEN STEM OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH $1 MILLION GRANT

YOUTH GIVEN STEM OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH $1 MILLION GRANT
Apr 10, 2018

Professor of Information Systems Lakshmi Iyer is co-principal investigator for the study.

McNeil named chairperson for Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance

McNeil named chairperson for Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance
Apr 9, 2018

Dr. Chris McNeil, an associate professor of finance at Appalachian State University, has been named chair of the ...

College Factual names Appalachian to 2018 Best Business Administration & Management Colleges

College Factual names Appalachian to 2018 Best Business Administration & Management Colleges
Apr 9, 2018

According to College Factual, Appalachian State University is listed among the 2018 Best Business Administration & Management Colleges for...

draft - Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda students earn awards at state convention

Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda students earn awards at state convention
Apr 8, 2018

Student members of Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda chapter earned first place in Financial Concepts & Financial Services and Business Ethics...

Walker College staff members earn "shout outs" for service

Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service
Apr 8, 2018

Members of the Walker College of Business staff have earned a Staff Senate Staff Shout Out for exemplary service in their work...

Middle and high school students from surrounding counties to pitch business ideas to earn scholarships to Appalachian

Middle and high school students from surrounding counties to pitch business ideas to earn scholarships to Appalachian
Apr 7, 2018

Middle grade and high school students from Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties will pitch their...

Economics alumnus to speak April 10 on "Job Market for Quants in Bank Stress Testing"
Apr 5, 2018

Frank Thomas, a quantitative team leader for funds management at BB&T, will speak on “The Job Market for Quants in Bank Stress Testing” ...

Walker College Graduate Program Award Recipients: 2017-2018

Walker College Graduate Program Award Recipients: 2017-2018
Apr 5, 2018

The Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies has announced their award recipients for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Alumni Spotlight: Ole Mason Jar celebrates five years
Apr 4, 2018

Men's clothing and lifestyle brand Ole Mason Jar is officially celebrating five years in business.