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Military Student Spotlight: Cybersecurity, CIS Major Nick Morgan
Sep 16, 2026

From serving aboard submarines in the U.S. Navy to pursuing two degrees at Appalachian State University, separated STS2 (E-5) Nicolas “Nick” Morgan has brought the focus, resilience, and...

A banking professional speaks with students during Bank Day in Peacock Hall, helping connect future business leaders with industry opportunities. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Bank Day connects App State business students with banking leaders
Sep 11, 2026

More than 150 Appalachian State University students connected with banking professionals during Bank Day on Sept. 9 in Peacock Hall, creating valuable opportunities to explore careers, build...

Morgan and Whitehead

App State economists examine the profitability of contact lenses in eye care practices
Sep 3, 2026

Appalachian State University Professors of Economics Dr. Ash Morgan and...

‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement

‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement
Dec 17, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — About 1,600 students crossed the platform during the university’s Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies held Saturday in Holmes...

Big Data for Bees

CARE research helps provide rationale for big data hackathon overseas
Dec 12, 2018

Research from Appalachian State University's Center for Analytics Research & Education (CARE) helped provide rationale for a...

Dr. Tammy Kowalczyk, a professor of accounting in the Walker College of Business, has been appointed to serve as the interim director of Appalachian State University's Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics (RIEEE), effective January 2, 2019.

Accounting professor to serve as interim director of RIEEE - Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics
Dec 12, 2018

Dr. Tammy Kowalczyk, a professor of accounting in the Walker College of Business, has been appointed to serve as the interim...

Appalachian named a "best" business school by Princeton Review for 2019

Appalachian named a "best" business school by Princeton Review for 2019
Dec 10, 2018

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review.

From left: Carolinas RIMS Chapter President Mary Kossel, Dr. David Marlett, Carolinas RIMS Chapter Treasurer Ben Reiter and AppState students Brandon Wilkerson, Catherine Lattimore and Harrison Cameron.

Carolinas RIMS Chapter Supports Appalachian RMI Program
Dec 7, 2018

The Carolinas Risk Insurance Management Society (RIMS) has made a $15,000 financial contribution to  Appalachian State...

Careers for Impact on Feb. 20 will provide forum for students to meet employers whose values align with their own

Feb. 20 Careers for Impact event to provide forum for students to meet employers whose values align with their own
Dec 7, 2018

On Tuesday, February 20, Appalachian State University will host Careers for Impact, a new opportunity...

Apply for business scholarships online through Feb. 3

Apply for business scholarships online through Feb. 3
Dec 3, 2018

All Walker College of Business students are encouraged to submit an application to be eligible for 2019-20 Appalachian State University...

Erin Brown, left, and Brendan Sullivan named to Cratis D. Williams Society

Brown, Sullivan named to Cratis D. Williams Society
Nov 30, 2018

Two students in the Walker College of Business have been named to the Cratis D. Williams Society at Appalachian State University...

Valence Lutaisire, founder of Ugandan NGO Youth Focus Africa Foundation speaks with Social Entrepreneurship students during International Education Week.

Walker College of Business participates in International Education Week
Nov 30, 2018

Walker College of Business faculty, students and staff were active participants in Appalachian State University’s 2018...