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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...

Dr. Tammy Kowalczyk, a professor of accounting in the Walker College of Business, has been appointed to serve as the interim director of Appalachian State University's Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics (RIEEE), effective January 2, 2019.

Accounting professor to serve as interim director of RIEEE - Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics
Dec 12, 2018

Dr. Tammy Kowalczyk, a professor of accounting in the Walker College of Business, has been appointed to serve as the interim...

Appalachian named a "best" business school by Princeton Review for 2019

Appalachian named a "best" business school by Princeton Review for 2019
Dec 10, 2018

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review.

From left: Carolinas RIMS Chapter President Mary Kossel, Dr. David Marlett, Carolinas RIMS Chapter Treasurer Ben Reiter and AppState students Brandon Wilkerson, Catherine Lattimore and Harrison Cameron.

Carolinas RIMS Chapter Supports Appalachian RMI Program
Dec 7, 2018

The Carolinas Risk Insurance Management Society (RIMS) has made a $15,000 financial contribution to  Appalachian State...

Careers for Impact on Feb. 20 will provide forum for students to meet employers whose values align with their own

Feb. 20 Careers for Impact event to provide forum for students to meet employers whose values align with their own
Dec 7, 2018

On Tuesday, February 20, Appalachian State University will host Careers for Impact, a new opportunity...

Apply for business scholarships online through Feb. 3

Apply for business scholarships online through Feb. 3
Dec 3, 2018

All Walker College of Business students are encouraged to submit an application to be eligible for 2019-20 Appalachian State University...

Erin Brown, left, and Brendan Sullivan named to Cratis D. Williams Society

Brown, Sullivan named to Cratis D. Williams Society
Nov 30, 2018

Two students in the Walker College of Business have been named to the Cratis D. Williams Society at Appalachian State University...

Valence Lutaisire, founder of Ugandan NGO Youth Focus Africa Foundation speaks with Social Entrepreneurship students during International Education Week.

Walker College of Business participates in International Education Week
Nov 30, 2018

Walker College of Business faculty, students and staff were active participants in Appalachian State University’s 2018...

L-R IIANC CEO Aubie Knight, Walker College of Business Dean Heather Norris, and Brantley Center Managing Director David Marlett

IIANC Continues Support of Appalachian Brantley Risk & Insurance Center and RMI Majors
Nov 29, 2018

The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) has made another $70,000 gift to the Brantley Risk and...

Dr. Todd Cherry, professor of economics at Appalachian, conducts research on climate policy

Economics professor's research contributes to major U.N. report.
Nov 28, 2018

Research from faculty members in the Department of Economics at Appalachian State University has informed the ninth annual...

International business awards luncheon recognizes students and faculty for their work to develop a global-mindset

International business awards luncheon recognizes students and faculty for their work to develop a global-mindset
Nov 28, 2018

Every year, the Walker College of Business international business awards luncheon serves as a moment to recognize students and...