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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,...

Q&A with Team Sunergy business director Andrew Grimes

Q&A with Team Sunergy business director Andrew Grimes
Aug 8, 2016

Appalachian State University senior Andrew Grimes believes that the proper resources in the hands of the right people can lead...

Instagram spotlight features students, young alumni during summer months

Instagram spotlight features students, young alumni during summer months
Aug 2, 2016

This summer, senior marketing major and 2016 Holland Fellow Samantha Bender hosted...

Former Walker College Dean Randy Edwards appointed interim vice chancellor for advancement at Appalachian

Former Walker College Dean Randy Edwards appointed interim vice chancellor for advancement at Appalachian
Jul 26, 2016

Dr. Randy Edwards, who has served as the Chancellor's Chief of Staff for the past two years, has been appointed Interim ...

Walker College Sustainable Business Director organizes AASHE Colloquium on Business Education

Walker College sustainable business director organizes AASHE colloquium on business education
Jul 26, 2016

Walker College Sustainable Business Director Jim Westerman has organized a Colloquium on Business Education...

Alumnus establishes unique venture fund to help students launch businesses

Alumnus establishes unique venture fund to help students launch businesses
Jul 25, 2016

Appalachian State University received a gift from Walker College of Business alumnus and entrepreneur Steve Norwood ‘80 to seed...

Q&A with Team Sunergy driver Lindsay Rudisill

Q&A with Team Sunergy driver Lindsay Rudisill
Jul 25, 2016

Appalachian State University’s solar vehicle team is working not just to compete on a global stage, but also to build a ...

ASU team to race solar car in world competition

ASU team to race solar car in world competition
Jul 22, 2016

The Watauga Democrat highlighted Appalachian ’s solar vehicle team in a July 21 article. Team Sunergy will be competing against teams from across...