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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.

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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...

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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...

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Appalachian retains STARS® Gold rating for sustainability achievements
Aug 24, 2015

ASU NEWS—Appalachian State University has maintained its STARS® Gold rating in...