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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,...

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IBSA seeks volunteers to support zero-waste stadium, study abroad scholarships
Sep 4, 2015

Appalachian State University and the Walker College of Business are committed to working toward a more sustainable future, and a zero-waste...

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Registration open for Sept. 30 Business Connections event
Sep 4, 2015

The Walker College of Business will host its third annual Business Connections event on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in Peacock Hall.

The event,...

AITP club wins eighth consecutive Student Chapter Outstanding Performance Award
Sep 3, 2015

Appalachian's Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) student club has received an AITP Student Chapter Outstanding...

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Dean's Update - September 1, 2015
Sep 1, 2015

This edition of the Walker College of Business Dean's Update is one in a series of monthly publications for Walker College faculty, staff,...

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Business for Good event focuses on sustainable business practices
Aug 31, 2015

ASU NEWS—Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business held...

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Walker College of Business expands partnerships with local business
Aug 30, 2015

The Walker College of Business aims to develop and sustain strategic alliances and partnerships with businesses, governments, non-profits,...

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Business professor publishes research on marketing efforts by NC wineries
Aug 30, 2015

Appalachian Professor of Marketing James E. Stoddard's research on marketing North Carolina wineries has been published in the Journal of Wine...

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Students welcomed back to the Walker College with a reception in newly remodeled Peacock Hall
Aug 28, 2015

Students, faculty, and staff were welcomed back to the Walker College of Business on Monday, August 17 with a reception in Peacock Hall. This...

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Walker College of Business hosts annual club expo
Aug 27, 2015

The Walker College of Business successfully held its annual Business Club Expo Tuesday, August 25. The expo featured clubs such as Walker Fellows...

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Business students attend Risk and Insurance Management Society Convention
Aug 25, 2015

Four Appalachian business students recently attended the Fall 2015 Southeastern Risk and Insurance Management Society (SE RIMS) Convention in...