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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...

Katie Woodle

Accounting alumna named Blue Ridge Energy CEO
Apr 8, 2025

Appalachian State University alumna Katie Woodle '05, '06, has been named Blue Ridge Energy...

Charlie Chen

Teaching with heart, vision and an eye for innovation: App State's Dr. Charlie Chen
Apr 6, 2025

A Q&A with the university's 2025 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award winner

Students and faculty from the Department of Accounting at Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

Accounting graduate students explore regulatory and legal accounting in Washington, DC
Mar 31, 2025

Graduate students and faculty from Appalachian State University's Department of Accounting were in...

Broyhill Fellows named Southeastern U.S. CFA Institute Research Challenge champs

Broyhill Fellows named Southeastern U.S. CFA Institute Research Challenge champs
Mar 28, 2025

Appalachian State University's Broyhill Fellows team has earned the title of Southeastern champions after triumphing in the Southeastern U.S.

CEO Magazine

App State among the world’s top-tier MBA programs, according to CEO Magazine
Mar 25, 2025

CEO Magazine has included Appalachian State University in its 2025 rankings for the world’s top-tier MBA programs.

The publication has...

App State students at NCSLA meeting

Students present on insurance coverage gaps at statewide insurance meeting
Mar 25, 2025

Twelve students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business traveled to Greensboro, NC to attend the...

Appalachian students and faculty at GreenBiz(L-R): Jim Westerman,Grace Houle, Charlie Bourne, Tammy Kowalczyk

Appalachian students and faculty learn from sustainability experts at GreenBiz
Mar 24, 2025

Students and faculty from Appalachian State University recently connected with sustainability experts at the...

Over 350 cybersecurity professionals, educators and students convene at App State Cyber Summit
Mar 23, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Around the world, four out of five ransomware attacks target small to medium-sized businesses, and 60% of small businesses close...

Dr. Mark Bolinger

How entrepreneurs can share risks without scaring investors [Faculty Featured]
Mar 20, 2025

Research from Dr. Mark Bolinger, a professor of management in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, was recently featured in...

Dr. Harry Davis at a Boone Chamber Event

Finance professor to receive Boone Chamber's 'Respect Your Elder' award
Mar 19, 2025

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will honor Dr. Harry Davis, Appalachian State University's NC Bankers' Association Professor, with its Respect...