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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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Hofmann to serve as Macebearer for December 15 Commencement
Nov 26, 2023

Dr. Mary Ann Hofmann, a professor of accounting and past Sywassink Awardee for Teaching Excellence, will serve as macebearer for this semester's...

12 business students to participate in Holland Fellows exchange

2024 Holland Fellows Cohort Announced
Nov 21, 2023

Twelve Appalachian State University business students have been named 2024 Holland Fellows; they will participate in an international business...

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App State ranks in top 10% for cybersecurity nationally
Nov 21, 2023

Appalachian State University has been named to the Cyber Power...

Business students participate 3MT competition

Business students participate 3MT competition
Nov 21, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies held the...

From left are Taylor Nicol, Alayna Speer, Cole Blake, Jaime Ziegenfuss Whitehead, Nicholas Fox, Maddison McPherson, Cristina Sanchez, Allie Hollis, Bianca Gonzalez-Torres, Emelie Rodriguez, Chloe Borchers, and Samuel Blevins.

12 attend management accountants leadership conference in Detroit
Nov 20, 2023

Twelve Appalachian State University students traveled to Detroit, Michigan November 9-11 for the annual Institute of Management Accountants (IMA...

Global Good conference helps 'revision tourism' to be better for the planet
Nov 14, 2023

On November 10, 2023, Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business hosted Global Good, a full-day conference centered around the...

New Epsilon Kappa members of Beta Alpha Psi in Fall 2023

Accounting club earns 'superior' status from international organization, Beta Alpha Psi
Nov 2, 2023

Appalachian State University's Epsilon Kappa chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) has achieved Superior status for the past academic year,...

Join us for the 2023 Accounting Summit: Friday, December 1st, 8am-5pm

Accounting Summit to be held December 1
Oct 31, 2023

The Walker College of Business will host a one-day Accounting Summit on Friday, December 1, 2023.

The event provides accounting...

Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall on October 26

Dean's Club research presented in Peacock Hall
Oct 11, 2023

Fourteen research projects were presented at the 2023 Walker College of Business Dean's Club Research Poster Session on Thursday, October 26....