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From left are App State representatives at the 2025 Appalachian Research in Business Symposium: Tyler Johnson, Kevin Eller, Hunter Bass, Brian Hasson, Tanga Mohr, Lubna Nafees, and Jason Xiong.

Faculty and staff connect with Appalachia counterparts for Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
Apr 16, 2025

Seven representatives from Appalachian State University traveled to Marshall University on March 28 to participate in the 2025...

Students, faculty and staff in the Walker College of Business share their support for App State on iBackAPP Day, March 6. Pictured at center in the front row is Walker College of Business Dean Sandra Vannoy.

12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving draws over 3,100 App State supporters worldwide
Apr 16, 2025

Raised funds to support nearly 300 university programs

Research from Walker College of Business students will be included in April 16 Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors event
Apr 15, 2025

Four students in the Walker College of Business will participate in Appalachian State University's 28th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors event on Wednesday, April 16...

Beta Alpha Psi logo

Beta Alpha Psi earns Superior chapter status
Oct 26, 2015

Beta Alpha Psi is an international honorary organization for financial information students and professionals.

Tori Cole, Kenan Smith, and Zully Castaneda

Scholarship donors, recipients meet at reception on campus
Oct 26, 2015

Partnerships with the business community benefit Walker College undergraduates through funding for tuition.

Zach Hunt measured for a business suit by Corner Tailors Founder Merrick Marquie

RMI student wins Corner Tailors suit
Oct 22, 2015

Junior Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) major Zach Hunt is the new owner of a Corner Tailors business suit.

Ms. North Carolina Allie Dunn

Walker College student named Miss North Carolina 2016
Oct 22, 2015

  Allison "Allie" Dunn of Matthews, NC has been named Miss North Carolina USA 2016.

Bonnie Schaefer giving lecture

Former Claire’s Stores co-CEO says self-esteem and work ethic have been keys to her success
Oct 15, 2015

Working for the family business isn't always easy, but the rewards can be great. Just ask Bonnie Schaefer, owner of Westglow Resort...

Lessons from Belize

Lessons from Belize
Oct 13, 2015

Sometimes learning that you don’t have all of the answers is the most important lesson a service program abroad can teach you. For two recent...

Gamma Iota Sigma student group photo

Gamma Iota Sigma travels to Chicago for annual International GIS Conference
Oct 12, 2015

The Walker College of Business' Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) Rho chapter, consisting of Risk Management & Insurance and Actuarial Sciences majors,...

Dean's Club grant research poster session scheduled October 22
Oct 6, 2015

Twelve Walker College of Business professors and four business students will present their research through a poster session in Peacock Hall on...