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The university’s 2024–25 Broyhill Fellows team is pictured in Chicago in May, taking part in the 2024–25 Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Research Challenge — the world’s largest equity research competition. More than 7,000 students representing 1,153 universities worldwide took part in the event, with App State’s team placing among the top six teams. Pictured, from left to right, are finance and banking majors Jack Parquette ’25, Carson Beane ’25, senior Brenden Wortman, Davis Pharr ’25 and Keira A...

App State named among top institutions for business education in US and worldwide
Nov 7, 2025

Walker College of Business and its bachelor’s, master’s programs recognized by U.S. News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine
U.S. Army veteran and App State Student Veterans Association President Jacob “Jack” Sullivan, a sophomore from Charlotte majoring in finance and banking. Photo by Chase Reynolds

From Army to App State: Jack Sullivan builds support for fellow student veterans
Nov 5, 2025

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Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall Nov. 6

Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall Nov. 6
Nov 2, 2025

Research projects from Walker College of Business faculty and students will be presented on Appalachian State University campus for the 2025 Walker College of Business Research Day on Thursday,...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Samantha Watkins
Jun 14, 2017

Samantha Watkins '16 is a Solutions Analyst at Impact Financial Systems, Inc. (IFS), a leading provider of business led...

Jason (Jie) Xiong, Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, has received a Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award from Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Walker College computer information systems professor earns junior faculty award
Jun 14, 2017

Professor of Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management ...

Walker College of Business’ Risk Management and Insurance Program (RMI) at Appalachian State University was awarded the Global Centers of Insurance Excellence (GCIE) designation. RMI is the seventh largest program in the country.

Appalachian’s Risk Management and Insurance Program named Global Center of Insurance Excellence
Jun 9, 2017

ASU NEWS—The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has been...

Photo by Ken Ketchie, hcpress.com. Local outdoor enthusiasts (from left) Jason Berry, Bill Ireland and Russ Hiatt are pictured at Appalachian Mountain Brewery.

Alumni Spotlight: Boone Film Festival co-Founder Jason Berry '02 MGT, MKT
Jun 9, 2017

Residents of the High Country are invited to participate in the Boone Film Festival, an event that Appalachian State University...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Morris Lu
Jun 8, 2017

Morris Lu is a 2015 graduate of Appalachian State University's MBA program. He earned his bachelor's degree in information...

Walker College professors co-teach French, American students new product development and brand management

Walker College professors co-teach French, American students new product development and brand management
Jun 8, 2017

Marketing Professors Neel Das and Pia Albinsson are co-teaching a class on new product development and...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Danielle Martin
Jun 8, 2017

Danielle Martin '14 is a Human Resource Specialist as a civilian employee at the Delaware National Guard Joint Force...

Business professors to speak on sustainable electricity during 2017 RECONNECT workshop

Business professors to speak on sustainable electricity during 2017 RECONNECT workshop
Jun 7, 2017

Walker College of Business professors Joseph Cazier and Ed Hassler will present on sustainable electricity and...

CISSCM Chair Dinesh Dave, left, and Marketing Chair Jim Stoddard attended the 34th Annual Pan-Pacific Business Conference May 29-31, 2017 in Lima, Peru.

Members of college's leadership team pictured in Peru during Pan-Pacific Business Conference
Jun 6, 2017

Members of the Walker College of Business leadership team attended the 34th Annual Pan-Pacific Business Conference May 29-31,...