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Doug Johnson, center,with two fellow awardees at the 2026 Alumni Gala. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

Doug Johnson ’77 honored as 2026 Walker College Alumnus
Jul 27, 2026

Nine alumni from the university’s academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Graduate Studies and University Libraries, were honored alongside the f...

A large group of SHRM members in Boone and a SHRM logo. Photo submitted

App State SHRM student chapter earns national recognition
Jul 23, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Society for Human Resource Management Appalachian Student Chapter (SHRM-ASC) has received a 2025–26 Outstanding Chapter Award.

It's a national honor...

App State’s Division of Academic Affairs recognized Dr. Dave McEvoy, chair of the Department of Economics, left, and Dr. Tracie McLemore Salinas, chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, as the recipients of this year’s Departmental Leadership Awards. McEvoy and Salinas received their awards on July 16, during the university’s Chancellor’s Chair Summer Institute, which was held on the Boone campus.

App State Departmental Leadership Awards: McEvoy, Salinas honored for impact on academic community
Jul 20, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University faculty Dr. Dave McEvoy and Dr. Tracie McLemore Salinas have been honored as the recipients of this year’s Departmental Leadership Awards, recognized...

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 ’04 ’06 is the 2018 winner of Appalachian State University’s Young Alumni Award. Photo by Marie Freeman

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...

Gamma Iota Sigma Students in Chicago

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...

Pictured, from left, are Brantley Center Board Members Neil Annas and Rick Pierce, Art Lyon, and David Marlett

Art Lyon Scholarship created
Oct 12, 2018

A new scholarship has been established through the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center at Appalachian State University by individuals who wished...

From left, Gilberto Ramirez, Manny Tsra and Travelers Commercial Underwriter, Ndjo Shosola '12, at the career far.

Appalachian Students Participate in Charlotte High School Career Fair
Oct 12, 2018

On September 27, 2018, two Appalachian State University Risk Management & Insurance and Actuarial Science majors from the Brantley Risk and...

Pictured, from left, are Catherine Lattimore, Gina Bixby, Andi Olivet, Brandon Wilkerson, Jordan Boyd, Harrison Cameron, Kate Ciesinski, Sarah Musser Avery Fink, Tanner McGuire, Caroline Jonkers, Reid Cooper, Manny Tsra, Ellen Collins, Kimberly Aguirre, Dr. Karen Epermanis and Gilberto Ramirez.

Gamma Iota Sigma Students Attend 2018 International Conference in Chicago
Oct 12, 2018

Sixteen Appalachian State University students majoring in risk management, actuarial science...

Documentary case study filmed with Dr. Cazier
Oct 8, 2018

Dr. Joseph Cazier, professor of computer information systems in the Walker College of Business and director of the ...

Dean's Update: October 2018
Oct 7, 2018

October 15, 2018

Bee In The Know: 'Smart Hive' Technology For Beekeepers

'Smart Hive' technology featured on Project Apis M. blog
Oct 6, 2018

Applied research from Appalachian State University's Center for Analytics Research and Education (CARE) is featured in a September 28 blog post...

Walker College director of professional education continues collaboration on IOHRM study

Walker College director of professional education continues collaboration on IOHRM study
Oct 5, 2018

Dr. Shawn Bergman, director of the Walker College of Business' professional education program, and Dr...