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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.

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named provost and executive vice chancellor at Appalachian State University, effective May 7.

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named provost and executive vice chancellor at App State
May 11, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named provost and executive vice chancellor at Appalachian State University, effective May 7....

Gopika Malik and Matt Stocker

Malik, Stocker become Google Cloud Ready facilitators for App State
May 11, 2021

Gopika Malik and Matt Stocker, Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics students at Appalachian State University, have become Google Cloud...

Kyle Allen has been named executive director of development for the Walker College

Allen named executive director of development for the Walker College
May 10, 2021

Mr. Kyle Allen has been named executive director of development for the...

Student Spotlight- International Business & Global Studies Student Reflects on Study Abroad Experiences
May 7, 2021

The past year has looked nothing as it has before. Ever since March 2020, we have been adjusting to a new lifestyle. The global pandemic has...

From top left, clockwise, are Jacqueline Cooper, Sam Crouse, Sean James, Matthew Scott, Caleb Wright, Megan Winter, David Vaudo and Sophia Lang

Eight earn business honors at App State
May 6, 2021

Eight students have graduated from Appalachian State University with business honors from the Walker College of Business. 

Logan Decker, left, and Caleb Garbuio have earned Brashear Prizes

Two earn Brashear undergraduate research prizes
May 4, 2021

Five seniors from Appalachian State University have participated in the 2021 Brashear Research Competition, and two have been honored with...

Lampe, Schaefer, Cook and Chesson appointed to App State’s Board of Trustees

Lampe, Schaefer, Cook and Chesson appointed to App State’s Board of Trustees
May 4, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — In its April 22 meeting, the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors re-appointed two members and appointed two new...

Four professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned Dean’s Club Research Prizes. They are, pictured clockwise from top left, Dr. Joseph Cazier, Dr. Edgar Hassler, Dr. Lubna Nafees and Dr. Jason Xiong.

Four earn Dean’s Club Research Prizes
May 1, 2021

Four professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned Dean’s Club Research Prizes. They are, pictured...

Panwar earns 2020-21 Green E Award

Panwar earns 2020-21 Green E Award
Apr 29, 2021

Dr. Rajat Panwar, a professor of sustainable business, has earned the 2020-21 Green E Award at Appalachian State University.