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Military Student Spotlight: Valerie Mason
Apr 9, 2026

At Appalachian State University, student veterans and military-affiliated students bring unique perspectives, resilience, and leadership to campus. One such student is a fourth-year National...

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MBA student honored at Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies 2026 Faculty and Student Awards Ceremony
Apr 8, 2026

MBA Student Karlee Cook was honored at Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies 2026...

From left are Clark, Blau, Perdue, Gainey, Adiga, Hungerford, Klotz

Students shine During the Spring 2026 Walker College of Business Excel Challenge
Apr 7, 2026

On March 24, rapid keystrokes and the hum of analytical thinking marked the Walker College of Business Excel Challenge.

The event tests Appalachian State University students' proficiency...

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...

Nine business students to present senior research theses Dec. 6

Nine business students to present senior research theses Dec. 6
Nov 27, 2018

Student members of Appalachian State University's Business Honors Program ...

Marketing students compete in national collegiate sales competition

Marketing students compete in national collegiate sales competition
Nov 25, 2018

Appalachian State University students majoring in sales marketing recently competed at the International Collegiate Sales Competition (ICSC) in...

Aneisy Minerva Cardó, center, has earned Appalachian State University's International Graduate Student Award for 2018.

MBA student named 2018 Graduate Student Global Leader
Nov 19, 2018

Aneisy Minerva Cardó has earned Appalachian State University's  Graduate Student Global Leadership Award for...

The Center for Analytics Research and Education Presents Research on Bee Hive Technology at the SNCURCS Conference at North Carolina State University
Nov 16, 2018

Preston MacDonald was honored to present research on beehive technology at the SNCURCS conference in Raleigh, North Carolina this past weekend....

Walker College of Business scholarship recipients and donors during the 2018 reception at Appalachian State University

On-campus reception for scholarship donors and their recipients provides an annual opportunity for business students to meet their benefactors
Nov 16, 2018

An on-campus reception for scholarship donors and their recipients provides an annual opportunity for business students at ...

Preston MacDonald with his research poster at the 2018 State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium

Business majors present at Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium
Nov 15, 2018

Appalachian State University seniors Luis Rangel, Myles Grady and Preston MacDonald traveled...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Zak Ammar
Nov 15, 2018

Zak Ammar ‘16 is the Founder and CEO of Vixster LLC, a waste and recycling collection service that serves...