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Members of App State’s Rho Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma with App State alumnus Todd Campbell ’87, president and CEO of Builders Insurance Group, center, in App State’s Holmes Convocation Center on March 21, 2025, after his Boyles Lecture titled “Risk and Reward: The Transformative Power of YES in Business and Life.” Under Campbell’s leadership, Builders Insurance Group has made a $500,000 commitment to App State’s Walker College of Business, to support the modernization of the college’s Brantley Risk and Ins

Builders Insurance Group commits $500K to modernize App State Brantley Risk and Insurance Center
Oct 8, 2026

The center’s new location will foster stronger connections among students and industry partners

Dr. Rogelio Garcia Contreras speaks at App State's Global Good Conference. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

Global Good Conference brings business leaders and students together to explore sustainability
Oct 7, 2026

Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered on Appalachian State University’s Boone Campus on Sept. 25 for the Walker College of Business'...

from left are Jon Bleakley, Dennis Guignet, Jesse Pipes, Meredith Pipes, Shirley Morris and Ayla Solomon, who were all recognized as Global Good awardees in 2026

Walker College honors Global Good, Triple E award recipients
Oct 7, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized six faculty, staff and students for their contributions to sustainability and global engagement during the Sept. 25 Global Good Conference.

McEvoy named associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration in the Walker College

McEvoy named associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration in the Walker College
May 28, 2019

The Walker College of Business (WCOB) at Appalachian State University has named Dr. Dave McEvoy, associate professor in the college's...

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Marketing professors provide advice for credit card selection
May 23, 2019

Appalachian State University marketing professors Pia Albinsson and Neel Das were recently featured in...

Appalachian Chancellor Sheri Everts, right, presents Dr. William “Bill” Holland with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Dr. William ‘Bill’ Holland awarded honorary degree
May 21, 2019

Dr. William “Bill” Holland — the namesake of Appalachian’s prestigious...

Marketing lecturer offers advice on Amex cards

Marketing lecturer offers advice on Amex cards
May 20, 2019

Appalachian State University marketing lecturer Charlie Ciaramita was recently featured in a...

Research from Walker College accounting professors honored by IMA

Research from Walker College accounting professors honored by IMA
May 20, 2019

Two Appalachian State University accounting professors were recently honored by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), a professional...

Walker College announces inaugural recipients of Dean's Club Research Prize

Walker College announces inaugural recipients of Dean's Club Research Prize
May 7, 2019

During the 2019 G.A. Sywassink Day of Excellence, four Appalachian State University business professors earned the first-ever ...

Bagley named chairperson for Department of Accounting
Nine business students to present senior research theses May 2

Six business students to present senior research theses May 2
May 1, 2019

Student members of Appalachian State University's Business Honors Program ...

Walker College of Business Beans to offer Beans from the Dean beginning May 3

Walker College of Business Beans to offer Beans from the Dean beginning May 3
May 1, 2019

On select days during finals, students can stop by Beans 2 Brew in Peacock Hall for a free cup of coffee, on the dean.

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