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Ella Cooper

Graduating senior Ella Cooper shares insights from experiences abroad
Apr 28, 2025

Each year, an outstanding International Business student is chosen for an exclusive “student spotlight” interview. This year’s interviewee is Ella Cooper - an International Business major and...

John Whitehead

App State environmental economist weighs in on fishing impacts of Great Lakes region
Apr 28, 2025

Research from Dr. John Whitehead, a Professor of Economics at Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business,...

From left are Dr. Chris McNeil, Ella Fabion, Connor Perdue, Ashley Meacham, Sarah Bergin, Hailey Martin, Enzo Ramos, Amelia Griffith, and Tori Humler.

Students 'excel' on Rocky Top
Apr 28, 2025

Students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 5 to participate in...

Alumni Spotlight: Ole Mason Jar celebrates five years
Apr 4, 2018

Men's clothing and lifestyle brand Ole Mason Jar is officially celebrating five years in business.

From smart to genius: smart hives and beekeeping technology
Apr 4, 2018

Dr. Joseph Cazier, a professor in the Department of Computer...

Alternatives to Today's Capitalism: an April 18 lunch and learn opportunity

"Alternatives to Today's Capitalism" lunch and learn to be held April 18
Apr 4, 2018

Aldous Huxley once said "Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted."

ARBS conference committee members Steve Ha from Western Carolina, Carolyn Rochelle from East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Sandy Vannoy from Appalachian, Prasun Bhattacharjee from ETSU, and Kristen King from Eastern Kentucky University.

Appalachian professors present during fifth annual Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
Apr 2, 2018

Twenty Appalachian State University authors presented on five topics during the fifth annual Appalachian Research in Business Symposium (ARBS)...

Appalachian professor awarded UNC Greensboro funding for BRIDGES project

Appalachian professor awarded UNC Greensboro funding for BRIDGES project
Mar 30, 2018

Dr. Lakshmi S. Iyer has received $98,696 from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Dr. Iyer, Co-PI, along with PI Dr. Heidi...

From left: Dalton Stout, Lucas Stinson, Avery Dobbins, Daniel Paprocki, Ed Hassler, Brandy Hadley, Dan Emery and Joseph Cazier during the 2018 Appalachian Research in Business Symposium

Analytics students present at Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
Mar 30, 2018

Walker College of Business students presented analytics research at the...

Alumni from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will speak at the 10th annual Global Opportunities Conference on Friday, April 13 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm in the Plemmons Student Union on Appalachian State University's campus.

Alumni to return to campus to speak about the importance of a global mindset
Mar 29, 2018

Alumni from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will speak at the 10th annual Global Opportunities Conference...

Walker Spring Connect 2018
Mar 29, 2018

On February 22, 2018, Walker Spring Connect provided the foundation for long-lasting relationships that...

Chancellor Sheri N. Everts of Appalachian State University with Richard G. Sparks, who received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during Fall Commencement December 10, 2016 for his service to the community. Photo by Marie Freeman.

Richard Sparks reflects on teaching, learning and partnerships
Mar 28, 2018

Sometimes in life, things come full circle. Richard Sparks, a two-time graduate of Appalachian who holds a bachelor's degree in health care...

From left, Keirsten Henson, Dawn Medlin and Victoria Fowler prepare for the annual security conference

Business students present research at 17th annual Security Conference
Mar 27, 2018

Appalachian State University students Keirsten Henson and Victoria Fowler presented their research at the...