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Amaya Dean, Alex Jenkins, Cooper Himan, Nicholas Villavicencio and Lyla Rowe promoting JIT Energy on Sanford Mall.

Student entrepreneur leverages campus network to launch JIT energy drink
Jun 12, 2026

Cooper Himan, a Walker College of Business student who started a business while at Appalachian State University, is featured in...

Middle school students work on a hands‑on IT project during a previous summer camp.

Camps scheduled to be held in Peacock Hall, home of the Walker College of Business
May 27, 2026

Two summer education camps will be hosted in Peacock Hall this June, offering middle school and high school students hands‑on exposure to careers in insurance, information technology and...

Carmen Concepcion

Carmen Concepcion ’26 — Turning involvement into experience and opportunity
May 3, 2026

When Carmen Concepcion arrived at Appalachian State University, she set out to make...

Ashley Vinson, associate director in App State Student Affairs, stands to be recognized during the university’s 2026 Awards of Distinction ceremony, held April 28 on the Boone campus. Vinson is a recipient of the 2026 Staff Excellence Award.

29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
May 1, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual ...

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Walker College earns national attention for AI teaching approach
May 1, 2026

AACSB, the accrediting body for Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business, has shared a report on how business schools are...

From left are Jonah Chapman, Matteo Di Martino, Kiera Murphy, Sawyer O'Donnell, Skyler Perguidi, Noah Sorg

Six student businesses selected for Student Venture Funding
Apr 30, 2026

Six Appalachian State University students have been selected to receive ...

Clockwise from back left are Justin Kent, David Itson, Kevin Eller, Asher Fazal, Ben Tugwell and Cele Burt

Six earn App State Awards of Distinction
Apr 29, 2026

Six faculty, staff and students in the Walker College of Business were celebrated for exemplary contributions to the success of Appalachian State...

A student competes in the 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition at App State on April 17

Students showcase strategic thinking in 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition
Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business hosted the first-ever 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition, bringing together undergraduate and...

Grace Lisi, left, received the "Top Student Overall" plaque from Dean Sandra Vannoy. Photo by Sabrina Cheves

WCOB celebrates student excellence at honors convocation
Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized outstanding student leaders during its annual Honors Convocation on April 17. It's one of many...

App State student competitors at UT Knoxville

App State business students compete at MECC Regional Excel Competition in Knoxville
Apr 23, 2026

Seven students from Appalachian State University recently represented the university at the Microsoft...

Jade Zonato

Jade Zonato Shares insights from her internship experience
Apr 22, 2026

Each year, an outstanding International Business student is chosen for an exclusive “student spotlight” interview. This year’s interviewee is...