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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.

 Appalachian appoints Dr. Jacqui Bergman as vice provost for faculty affairs

Appalachian appoints Dr. Jacqui Bergman as vice provost for faculty affairs
Apr 28, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Division of Academic Affairs recently announced...

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Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi to speak April 26 at Appalachian
Apr 17, 2019

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi will speak Friday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Schaefer Center for the...

Charles Herst, Reed Morris, Kali Smith

Walker College of Business students receive full-ride scholarships to Hong Kong Baptist University
Apr 17, 2019

Three Appalachian State University students have received full-ride scholarships to pursue their master’s degrees at Hong Kong Baptist University...

Appalachian to host staff appreciation event April 16
Apr 16, 2019

From academic advisors to administrative assistants, staff members in the Walker College of Business give their all to create transformational...

Appalachian State University Executive Impact and Walker Fellows members helped deliver "The Reality of Money" workshop at Ashe County High School on April 12, 2019

Appalachian business students help local teens grow financial literacy skills
Apr 16, 2019

Twenty Appalachian State University students and staff members traveled to nearby Ashe County High School April 12 to help high school students...

(AppState at 2019 IIANC InsurExpo:  L-R:  Greg Langdon, Alex Finney, Amber Guiliano, Sean James, Dr. Lori Medders, Tanner Rutherford, Anna Otto, Harrison Cameron, William Chisholm, Roberto Sibrian and Matthew Scott)

Appalachian RMI majors participate in and present at spring 2019 IIANC InsurExpo
Apr 15, 2019

Six Appalachian State Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) majors along with Brantley Center Associate Director Greg Langdon participated in the...

(L to R) Front Row: Charlene Grasinger, Danielle Wade, Geralyn Mitchell, Caroline Gandy, Jeannine Underdown Collins, Rowen Todd, Dr. Holli Sink, Tierra Stark; Back Row: Caleb McGuire, Joseph Miller, Zak Ammar, Shae Jones, Matt Dull, Ryan Costin, Andy Hill, Julie Wiggins, Brian Bettis

"Under 40" WCOB alumni, friends honored by Boone Area Chamber of Commerce
Apr 12, 2019

Four emerging leaders and a trusted advocate for young professionals were honored during the 3rd annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40...

Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi to speak April 26 at Appalachian

Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi to speak April 26 at Appalachian
Apr 9, 2019

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi will speak Friday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Schaefer Center for the...

Dr. Joseph Cazier, director of Appalachian's Center for Analytics Research and Education, presenting at the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization event

CARE director presents beekeeping technology to United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, further aligns Walker College with sustainable development goals
Apr 4, 2019

In September 2015, The United Nations developed 17 sustainable development goals that could transform the world. In response, administrators in...

2018 graduate finds her career path with help from Brantley Risk and Insurance Center

2018 graduate finds her career path with help from Brantley Risk and Insurance Center
Apr 4, 2019

Shelby Weatherman ’18 works as a risk analyst in Charlotte for SCOR, a top-tier global reinsurer and the largest individual life reinsurer in the...