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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...

Dr. Shishir Shakya

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.

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Walker College ranks among top online bachelor’s in business administration programs, according to BestColleges.com
Mar 19, 2015

BestColleges.com has recognized the Walker College of Business for its outstanding online Bachelor's in Business Administration program.

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Appalachian and Yasar University officials come to agreement

Appalachian expands its educational opportunities in Turkey
Mar 5, 2015

ASU NEWS - Appalachian State University has added a...

Archived News Articles 2007 - 2014
Dec 31, 2014

Walker College of Business news stories from 2007-2014 are archived on Google Drive:

2014 Global Opportunities Conference on Cuba Today brings Cuban economist to ASU campus
Jul 25, 2014

On April 11, 2014, Appalachian State University held the 6th Annual Global Opportunities Conference on “Cuba Today.”  Attendees heard...

"From Seed to Cup:" Learning about the Coffee Supply Chain in Costa Rica
Jul 25, 2014

During December 2013 and January 2014, fifteen students spent two weeks in Costa Rica, learning firsthand about the complete supply chain "seed...

MBA Program in Cuba
Oct 22, 2013

Strolling the Malecón in Havana, Cuba, it feels as if the city has been frozen in time. Pristine 1950's classic cars cruise beside this famous...

William Kamkwamba visits the ASU Wind Turbine during the 2013 Global Opportunities Conference
Apr 13, 2013

William Kamkwamba visits the ASU Wind Turbine during the 2013 Global Opportunities Conference. The Fifth Annual Global Opportunities Conference...