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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...

Fans wearing masks during a college football game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Illinois Fighting Illini on November 7, 2020 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, ILL

Research from economics professor suggests sports fans will pay more to risk less (Covid-19)
Dec 4, 2020

Research from Appalachian State University Professor of Economics John Whitehead recently appeared in the Forbes article, ...

Collage of Tim Forsyth

Honor App State Accounting Professor Tim Forsyth
Nov 30, 2020

After 31 years of learning, leadership and love demonstrated in the Appalachian community, Accounting Professor Timothy (Tim) Forsyth is...

Appalachian State University alumnus and former Mountaineers basketball player Frank Eaves ’16, right, and his father, Jerry Eaves — a former NBA player and coach who is a current collegiate basketball coach and talk show host in Louisville, Kentucky. The two teamed up to appear on the 32nd season of “The Amazing Race,” currently airing on CBS.

An ‘Amazing Race’ for an App State Mountaineer alumnus
Nov 25, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University alumnus Frank Eaves ’16 tries to make every experience a winning experience — whether as a student-...

App State senior wins RIMS ERM Student Video Competition

App State senior wins RIMS ERM Student Video Competition
Nov 25, 2020

Appalachian State University student Matthew Scott has won the 2020 RIMS ERM Student Video Competition.

Scott, a senior from Huntersville...

Dr. Tracy Reed will serve as associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University

Reed named associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration in the Walker College
Nov 20, 2020

Dr. Tracy Reed has been named associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State...

Dr. Dave McEvoy to serve as chair of the Department of Economics in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University

McEvoy named chair in the Department of Economics
Nov 20, 2020

Dr. David (Dave) McEvoy has been named chair for the Department of Economics in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University....

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer will serve as acting associate dean for graduate programs and research in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University

Iyer to serve as acting associate dean of graduate programs and research in the Walker College
Nov 20, 2020

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer has been named acting associate dean for graduate programs and research in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State...

Appalachian State University senior Wendell Addy, of Raleigh, is majoring in computer information systems. The soon-to-be graduate is pictured here on three separate occasions.

The sky is the limit for this high-achieving Mountaineer
Nov 19, 2020

When he was in high school, Appalachian State University’s Wendell Addy had a strong interest in science and technology and even had the...

Appalachian State University’s Zoe Huffines, from Holly Springs, is a senior majoring in management and minoring in both sustainable business and experiential, integrative learning. After she graduates in May 2021, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in higher education at App State. Photo by Marie Freeman

Rising above adversity: A Mountaineer’s road to success
Nov 18, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Zoe Huffines, an Appalachian State University senior from Holly Springs, credits her academic success to the help of mentors — a...

2020 Walker College International Award Winners

Seven recognized for their international achievements in virtual awards ceremony
Nov 17, 2020

Five Appalachian State University business students and two faculty members have earned awards from the Walker College of Business for...