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App State awards degrees to over 4,200 graduates ready to shape the future
May 13, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University celebrated the resilience and achievements of more than 4,200 graduates during its Spring 2025 Commencement, with six ceremonies held May 9–10 at Holmes...

Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees at App State

40 students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma
May 10, 2025

40 students at Appalachian State University were inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society that recognizes top-performing business students at business schools...

Kennedi Ratcliffe, right, is the 2025 top overall student in the Walker College of Business and the top student in the Economics program.

30 grads named 'App State Best' for 2025
May 10, 2025

30 Appalachian State University students have been named to the Walker College of Business “2025 App State Best” list.

14 have been named outstanding undergraduate or graduate students—...

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Research from risk management and insurance students recognized by CICA
Jan 31, 2019

Two Appalachian State University risk management and insurance (RMI) majors, Charles Fisher and Christian Ferrara, have been named as national...

Appalachian alumni Caleb McGuire (left) and Christian Houpe started PubCycle of Boone in May 2018.

Appalachian alumni launch Pubcycle of Boone
Jan 31, 2019

In May 2018, the Town of Boone welcomed an innovative new business, designed to promote sustainable transportation, local nightlife and safety...

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Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service - Q1 2019
Jan 31, 2019

Members of the Walker College of Business staff have earned a Staff Shout Out for exemplary service in their work during the...

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Dr. Dinesh Davè attends international conference with Appalachian partner Bishop Heber College in India
Jan 30, 2019

Walker College of Business professor Dr. Dinesh Davè visited Bishop Heber...

Club Expo

Spring 2019 Business Club Expo is coming to the Walker College
Jan 29, 2019

Spring 2019 Business Club Expo
Tuesday, January 29th
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Free tax help for Appalachian students, faculty and staff

Free tax help available for students, faculty and staff
Jan 28, 2019

The Department of Accounting is operating a free tax help lab for Appalachian State University students, faculty and staff. The department is...

Business researchers provide insights on public perception related to stormwater runoff

Business researchers provide insights on public perception related to stormwater runoff
Jan 28, 2019

Research from professors in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business provides insight on public concern about stormwater...

Pictured, from left, are Vivian Meadows, Kim Zahller, Jesse Mazza, Sierra Abee and Chelsea Ledford.

Accounting student earns Joseph F. Ryan Scholarship from IMA
Jan 25, 2019

Jesse Mazza, a master of accounting student in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, has earned the ...

Walker College alumnus named chair of NAI Global 2019 Leadership Board

Walker College alumnus named chair of NAI Global 2019 Leadership Board
Jan 25, 2019

Walker College of Business alumnus Jimmy Barnes '84 has been named chair of the NAI Global 2019 Leadership Board....