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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...

Dean Heather Norris with colleagues at Walker College Game Day / Appalachian Homecoming 2017

November Dean's Update
Nov 7, 2017

As the last of the leaves fall and winter break approaches, the students in Peacock Hall begin the final push for a successful semester's end.

Save the Date: 60th Boyles Lecture will feature Lord Michael Hastings, global head of citizenship for KPMG International
Nov 7, 2017

The 60th event in the Boyles Distinguished Lecture Series is scheduled for Friday, March 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m....

Robert Martichenko, CEO and founder of LeanCor Supply Chain Corporation, delivered comments to the AppState Supply Chain/APICS Foothills members.

Walker College supply chain students and local APICS chapter members break high attendance record
Nov 3, 2017

Ninety-two business students and supply chain management professionals came together November 2 for a joint meeting between Appalachian State...

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce

Davis to deliver economic forecast during 2018 High Country Economic Kickof Breakfast
Oct 31, 2017

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the date for the 2018 High Country Economic Kickoff Breakfast. Mark your calendars for ...

Sarah Freed ’09 of Seattle was awarded the Appalachian State University’s 2017 Young Alumni Award. The award honors individuals under age 40 for their exceptional service to the university and career accomplishments.

Accounting and international business alumna honored as 2017 Appalachian young alum
Oct 31, 2017

ASU NEWS–Three socially conscious, entrepreneurial alumni were recognized by...

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Dickinson to present research internationally
Oct 31, 2017

Appalachian State University Economics Professor David Dickinson will give research seminar talks November 7-8 at the ...

AppState Net Impact members Cullen Lee, left, and Meredith Lemon with Green Yosef.

Net Impact club members pitch in on zero waste efforts
Oct 30, 2017

Student members of the Appalachian State University chapter of Net Impact met up with Green Yosef during an October 21...

Pictured are Walker College Graduate Programs & Research Team October 26 at F.A.R.M. Cafe

In Pictures: Walker College Graduate Programs & Research Team Gives Back at F.A.R.M. Cafe
Oct 27, 2017

Faculty and staff members from the Walker College of Business' Graduate Programs and Research Office spent their lunch hours volunteering at...