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...
Publication co-authored by economics assistant professor named Journal of Rural Health's article of the year (College of Arts & Sciences)
Apr 6, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — A publication authored by a cross‑college research team at Appalachian State University has been recognized as the Journal of Rural Health's 2026 Article of the Year.
In the News: International business major to serve as student body vp
Mar 31, 2026
According to a recent article in the Appalachian by Haley DiFruscio, sophomore...
Insurance director on tariffs and home insurance costs
May 2, 2025
Advice from Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk &...
Data analytics student named to Cratis D. Williams Society
May 2, 2025
Tori Humler, a graduate student in the Walker College of Business, has been named to the ...
Walker College alumnus appointed App State vice chancellor of university advancement
May 2, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — William James Sears Jr. has been appointed vice chancellor of university advancement at Appalachian State University, announced...
Sparks to serve as Macebearer for May 10 Commencement
May 1, 2025
Dr. Richard Sparks will serve as macebearer for this semester's Walker College of Business Commencement.
Dr. Jeff Kaleta will carry the...
App State honors 29 students, faculty and staff with 2025 Awards of Distinction
May 1, 2025
Mountaineers were recognized for leadership, teaching, service and more
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University held its third...
Economics students explore the economic impact of popular High Country tourism destinations
Apr 30, 2025
Students in Appalachian State University's student chapter of the National Association for...
Walker College students take on an Excel challenge
Apr 30, 2025
Students from Appalachian State University exhibited data analytics skills during a Microsoft Excel competition, testing their abilities against...
Chen, Hadley, Johnson honored with Awards of Distinction
Apr 29, 2025
Three from the Walker College of Business were honored with Appalachian State...
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...
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...