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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...

Students and faculty from the Department of Accounting at Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

Accounting graduate students explore regulatory and legal accounting in Washington, DC
Mar 31, 2025

Graduate students and faculty from Appalachian State University's Department of Accounting were in...

Broyhill Fellows named Southeastern U.S. CFA Institute Research Challenge champs

Broyhill Fellows named Southeastern U.S. CFA Institute Research Challenge champs
Mar 28, 2025

Appalachian State University's Broyhill Fellows team has earned the title of Southeastern champions after triumphing in the Southeastern U.S.

CEO Magazine

App State among the world’s top-tier MBA programs, according to CEO Magazine
Mar 25, 2025

CEO Magazine has included Appalachian State University in its 2025 rankings for the world’s top-tier MBA programs.

The publication has...

App State students at NCSLA meeting

Students present on insurance coverage gaps at statewide insurance meeting
Mar 25, 2025

Twelve students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business traveled to Greensboro, NC to attend the...

Appalachian students and faculty at GreenBiz(L-R): Jim Westerman,Grace Houle, Charlie Bourne, Tammy Kowalczyk

Appalachian students and faculty learn from sustainability experts at GreenBiz
Mar 24, 2025

Students and faculty from Appalachian State University recently connected with sustainability experts at the...

Over 350 cybersecurity professionals, educators and students convene at App State Cyber Summit
Mar 23, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Around the world, four out of five ransomware attacks target small to medium-sized businesses, and 60% of small businesses close...

Dr. Mark Bolinger

How entrepreneurs can share risks without scaring investors [Faculty Featured]
Mar 20, 2025

Research from Dr. Mark Bolinger, a professor of management in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, was recently featured in...

Dr. Harry Davis at a Boone Chamber Event

Finance professor to receive Boone Chamber's 'Respect Your Elder' award
Mar 19, 2025

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will honor Dr. Harry Davis, Appalachian State University's NC Bankers' Association Professor, with its Respect...

From left are Connor Perdue, Enzo Ramos, Rachel Hamlin, Nicholas Lievano, and Avery Clark

Five are top performers during February 25 Excel competition
Mar 17, 2025

Five students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business earned top spots during the college's Excel competition on February...

Broyhill Fellows win NC CFA Institute research challenge

Broyhill Fellows win state round of CFA Institute Research Challenge
Mar 14, 2025

Appalachian State University students have won the sub-regional (North Carolina) round of the...