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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.

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Insurance students advance to Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge finals
Apr 21, 2021

Appalachian State’s Risk Management Challenge Team is one of three schools nationwide chosen to advance to the final round in the 2021 Spencer-...

Bowden Investment Group members on App State's Campus

Finance students advance to Americas Regional, make program history
Apr 20, 2021

Appalachian State University's Broyhill Fellows CFA Research Challenge team has advanced to the Americas Regional Finals round...

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Watch App State's sustainability discussion about Beyond Zero, an inspirational roadmap for how business can reverse climate change
Apr 19, 2021

On Earth Day 2021, Appalachian State University hosted an event and film screening of Beyond Zero, an inspirational roadmap for how business can...

 Omar Gonzalez is a junior actuarial science major and risk management and insurance minor at Appalachian State University and its first risk and insurance management intern

Gonzalez to serve as first risk and insurance management intern at Appalachian
Apr 16, 2021

Omar Gonzalez, a junior actuarial science major and risk management and insurance minor at Appalachian State University, has been named the first...

Business students present research during App State's celebration of student research and creative endeavors

Business students present research during App State's celebration of student research and creative endeavors
Apr 14, 2021

Four Walker College of Business students will be included as part of Appalachian State University's Office of Student Research's 2021 celebration...

Nik Nikolov

Marketing professor advises on "cheap" car insurance in North Carolina
Apr 14, 2021

Appalachian State University Assistant Professor of Marketing Atanas (Nik) Nikolov has been featured as an expert in a WalletHub...

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MBA Alumni Profile: Andrea Breazeale-King
Apr 13, 2021

Andrea Breazeale - King is a proven HR leader having held positions in various employment sectors both public and private, most...

Justin Burroughs

MBA Alumni Profile: Justin Burroughs
Apr 13, 2021

Justin Burroughs '14 '15 is the Sr. Marketplaces Channel Manager & International Expansion Lead at ...

Caleb Alston

Alston named top student; 29 earn 'App State Best' honors
Apr 12, 2021

Faculty in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business have selected App State's Best for 2021, the top students by business major...

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