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Valerie Mason

Military Student Spotlight: Valerie Mason
Apr 9, 2026

At Appalachian State University, student veterans and military-affiliated students bring unique perspectives, resilience, and leadership to campus. One such student is a fourth-year National...

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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...

Accounting alumna featured in DHG's podcast series

Accounting alumna featured in DHG's podcast series
Mar 27, 2019

Accounting alumna Ashley Harbinson Ensley '05, '06 was recently featured in accounting firm Dixon Hughes Goodman's Path to...

CEO Magazine names Appalachian a tier one school on its 2019 Global MBA list

CEO Magazine names Appalachian a tier one school on its 2019 Global MBA list
Mar 25, 2019

Appalachian State University has been included in the Tier One listing of CEO Magazine's 2019 Global MBA Rankings.

Valerie Plame

Former career covert CIA operations officer to speak on campus April 29, 30
Mar 25, 2019

A former career covert CIA operations officer, Valerie Plame worked to protect America’s national security and prevent the proliferation of...

Appalachian Chancellor's Innovation Scholars

Winners announced for 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program
Mar 25, 2019

Appalachian State University recently announced the projects that comprise the 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program,...

Second annual spring connect event connects business students to careers
Mar 24, 2019

More than 1000 business students attended Walker Spring Connect, hosted by the Walker College of Business, on Thursday, March 21, 2019 on...

Bootcamp gets App State business students career fair-ready

Bootcamp gets App State business students career fair-ready
Mar 21, 2019

On March 19, the Walker College of Business held a Career Fair Boot Camp for students in preparation for the Walker Spring Connect event on March...

Students from Appalachian State University traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina on March 15 to spend the day with executives in the newest BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) retail center.

Women of Walker visit BCBSNC retail center
Mar 19, 2019

Students from Appalachian State University traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina on March 15 to spend the day with executives in the newest ...

Appalachian alumnus Luke Eggers ’17 is a staff accountant at SkyLine, a telecommunications corporation headquartered in Ashe County. Photo submitted

Appalachian alumnus counts a career in his Ashe County hometown as a plus
Mar 18, 2019

By Jan ToddPosted March 18, 2019 at 10:03 a.m.

Walker College releases 2018 diversity report

Walker College releases 2018 diversity report
Mar 18, 2019

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has released its 2018 report on inclusive excellence initiatives.