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From left are Dean's Club Research Prize Winners Dr. Mark Bolinger, Dr. Lubna Nafees, Dr. Jacqueline Tilton, Dr. Justin Kent during the 2025 Sywassink Awards Program

Four faculty members earn 2025 Dean’s Club Research Prizes
Aug 1, 2026

Four faculty members in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business were recognized for outstanding research contributions with 2025...

Dr. Kristl Davison

Kristl Davison to serve as chair in the Department of Management
Jun 29, 2026

Dr. H. Kristl Davison, an associate professor at Appalachian State University, has been named chair of the...

Scott Bowie Gray

Scott Bowie Gray to serve as director of sustainable business and resilience for the Walker College of Business
Jun 26, 2026

Scott Bowie Gray has been named director of sustainable business and resilience in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University, effective July 1, 2026.

Appalachian Alumnus and Blowing Rock Chamber Member Zak Ammar

Walker College alumnus and entrepreneur featured in recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week
Feb 23, 2017

In honor of National Entrepreneurship Week, Walker College MBA alumnus Zak Ammar '16 is featured in "entrepreneur spotlight" on the Blowing Rock...

Walker College to host panel discussion in recognition of Women's History Month

Walker College to host panel discussion in recognition of Women's History Month
Feb 22, 2017

The Walker College of Business will host a professional panel discussion on Thursday, March 2, in recognition of...

Insurance expert E. Stuart Powell Jr., executive-in-residence in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. Photo by Marie Freeman

E. Stuart Powell Jr. shares his insurance knowledge with Appalachian’s students
Feb 14, 2017

E. Stuart Powell Jr. has long coveted the opportunity that Appalachian State University has given him.

"I had always wanted to teach at...

Student athletes receive top honors for academic performance
Feb 13, 2017

Forty-four of the 216 students named to Appalachian State University's athletics department academic honor roll for the 2016 fall semester are...

Appalachian State University Sales Advisory Board Members in Peacock Hall

Walker College establishes advisory board to guide sales marketing programs
Feb 6, 2017

The Walker College of Business has developed a sales advisory committee to provide expertise to the developing sales education...

January 24 Internship Panel Attendees

BB&T Student Leadership Center hosted employer-student panel on the value of internships
Feb 1, 2017

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University provides unique opportunities for students to develop their leadership and...

From left, students Peyton McAvoy, Shelby Weatherman with NCAMIC President Mike Williams at Appalachian State University

RMI majors receive scholarships from NCAMIC
Jan 27, 2017

An executive from North Carolina Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NCAMIC) was on campus at Appalachian State...