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Kathy Pou, center, earned her BSBA degree in economics from App State's Walker College of Business in 1979. In 2025, she was named alumna of the year for the Walker College of Business. She stands with her husband, Bill, and Walker College Dean Sandra Vannoy.

Kathy Pou ’79 honored as 2025 Walker College Alumna
Jul 17, 2025

Kathryn 'Kathy' Oszmianski Pou ’79 ECO has been named alumna of the year for the Walker College of Business by Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association.

The App State Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the university’s 2025 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 12 on the Boone campus. Pictured with App State Chancellor Heather Norris, center, from left to right, are Outstanding Service Award recipient Phillip Ostwalt ’83, Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Kimberly Shepherd ’97, Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Retired U.S. Army Col. Edna Cummings ’78 and Young Alumni Award recipient Bryson Stewart ’09.

4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards
Jul 17, 2025

Phil Ostwalt '83 holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting; Bryson Stewart '09 holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing.
Davis, second from right, receives the Daughtridge Lifetime Achievement Award

Alumnus receives lifetime achievement award for industry impact
Jul 16, 2025

Appalachian State University alumnus Freddie Davis ’84 has earned the 2025 Alvin W. Daughtridge Lifetime Achievement Award by the...

Deadline for Martha Guy Summer Institute application is February 26
Feb 18, 2016

An incredible summer opportunity awaits current high school juniors on the campus of Appalachian State University.

Appalachian launches executive education program in business

Appalachian launches executive education program in business
Feb 17, 2016

 Appalachian State University has launched an executive education program in business.

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Deadline to submit scholarship application is Monday, February 29.

Deadline to submit scholarship application is Monday, February 29.
Feb 17, 2016

The deadline to submit a scholarship application is Monday, February 29. 

All Walker College scholarships are based primarily on academic...

Brew and Business: Appalachian MBA & MS Programs announce 1-hour info session Oct. 4
Feb 16, 2016

It's one hour for the rest of your life.  Appalachian MBA & MS in Applied Data Analytics graduates enjoy rewarding careers, build strong...

CFA challenge team advances to NC finals

CFA challenge team advances to NC finals
Feb 16, 2016

Appalachian State University's CFA Institute Research Challenge team has advanced to the North Carolina Finals. The students, Senior Finance and...

44 business student-athletes call the Walker College home

44 business student-athletes call the Walker College home
Feb 10, 2016

After the 31-29 win over Ohio at the Camellia Bowl and with Mountaineer spirit at an all-time high, the 44 business undergraduate student-...

Finance Student Association partners with University Buea Institute in Cameroon.

Finance Student Association partners with University Buea institute in Cameroon
Feb 10, 2016

Walker College of Business students are collaborating not only within classes, clubs and business disciplines, but also across cultural barriers...

Next South Conference and Career Fair

Next South Conference and Career Fair
Feb 10, 2016

Generation Green and the Georgia Conservancy present Next South, the largest conference in the Southeast dedicated to inspiring and empowering...

Sustainable Business Spotlight: Vixster's Zak Ammar

Sustainable Business Spotlight: Vixster
Feb 9, 2016

As founder and CEO of Vixster, Zak Ammar is working to provide an on-demand and subscription trash + recycling...