In the news: Two business students featured in Hickory Herald
Dec 3, 2025
Walker College of Business students were featured in the December edition of Appalachian State University's Hickory Herald, a monthly newsletter for the university's Hickory campus community.
In the news: Barnhart receives LEDA’s first 'Her Legacy of Leadership' Award
Dec 3, 2025
Michelle Barnhardt, a special faculty member in the Department of Management, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Her Legacy of...
In the news: CERPA report indicates strong holiday sales forecast in North Carolina
Dec 3, 2025
A recent news post by local business advocacy group WNC Business...
Four RMI students travel to Atlanta for NAAIA conference
Oct 25, 2018
On September 26th-28th, Dr. Jamie Parson traveled with four Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) students to the National...
Appalachian students attend Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter meeting
Oct 24, 2018
Two Appalachian State University Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) students recently attended the Institutes CPCU Society Annual...
Partners in Entrepreneurial Education: GEAR UP and Collaborations Like It Stoke Entrepreneurial Interests Early
Oct 23, 2018
As Ban Ki-Moon, former Secretary General of the United Nations, oversaw the group's crafting of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals for the 2030...
NSF grant funds Appalachian research on the effects of too few zzz’s
Oct 22, 2018
BOONE, N.C. — How does missing a good night’s sleep affect a person’s decisions and interactions with others during their waking life?
A fitting tribute
Oct 22, 2018
Gene “Buddy” Thomas ‘06 wanted to honor his uncle Andy and his love of Appalachian State University. After discussions with his family, Will...
Scholarship reception provides opportunity for student recipients to thank donors
Oct 21, 2018
A reception for scholarship donors and their recipients on the campus of Appalachian State University provides an annual opportunity for students...
Lewis Scholarship in Business provides full funding
Oct 16, 2018
For the past four years, retired Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis has helped cultivate the next generation of business leaders...
Dean's Club grant research poster session scheduled October 25
Oct 15, 2018
Sixteen Walker College of Business professors will present their recent research during a Dean's Club research poster session...
David English receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Award
Oct 15, 2018
David English '04 '06, the 2018 winner of the Young Alumni Award at Appalachian State University, said, "Appalachian ... truly changed the...
A few of the latest student highlights
Oct 12, 2018
Students in the Walker College of Business learn by doing. Connecting theory to practice, Appalachian business students hone their discipline and...