Chris Taylor earns inaugural Hickory Innovation Award for advancing cybersecurity education at App State
May 28, 2026
Chris Taylor ’09 ’11, a senior lecturer in Appalachian State University’s Department of Computer...
Camps scheduled to be held in Peacock Hall, home of the Walker College of Business
May 27, 2026
Two summer education camps will be hosted in Peacock Hall this June, offering middle school and high school students hands‑on exposure to careers in insurance, information technology and...
Chancellor’s and dean’s lists celebrate academic excellence for spring 2026
May 18, 2026
Appalachian State University has released the dean’s and chancellor’s lists for the Spring 2026 semester.
1,071 students in the Walker College of Business earned dean's list honors, and...
Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter at App State earns high honors
Sep 11, 2023
Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a 2022-23 High Honors Chapter, which is the second highest level of...
The Walker College welcomes new faculty, staff and curricular offerings to begin Fall 2023 semester
Aug 20, 2023
To begin the Fall 2023 semester at Appalachian State University, the Walker College of Business welcomes new faculty members, announces new staff...
App State students connected to Vietnam, Cambodia through Holland Fellows Program and more
Aug 16, 2023
Most Americans, whether we know it or not, have a connection to Vietnam and Cambodia. Many of us enjoy foods like Pho noodles or Bahn mi...
Trustee, Alumnus, Boyles Lecturer Harris honored as CFO of the Year Finalist
Aug 3, 2023
Appalachian State University Trustee and Walker College of Business alumnus Jamie Harris ’84, chief financial officer of RXO, has been named a...
Dionne Speer to serve as business officer in the Walker College
Aug 3, 2023
Kristina "Dionne" Speer has been named business officer in the Walker College of Business, effective July 31, 2023.
Jennifer Hayward to serve as executive assistant to the dean in the Walker College
Aug 1, 2023
Jennifer Hayward has been named executive assistant to the dean in the Walker College of Business, effective July 24, 2023.
Hayward...
Seven in the Walker College honored for excellence with Sywassink Awards
Jul 31, 2023
Seven members of Appalachian State University’s faculty and staff have received Sywassink Awards for Excellence, recognizing their outstanding...
Director of insurance center featured in NPR article
Jul 24, 2023
David Marlett, IIANC Distinguished Professor of Insurance in the Department of Finance, Banking and...
Ostwalt named distinguished Walker College of Business alumnus for 2023
Jul 21, 2023
Each year, Appalachian State University's Alumni Association recognizes individuals who have made a...