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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.

Gamma Iota Sigma Rho chapter members attend RISE Career Fair
Oct 25, 2018

On September 27, 2018, Appalachian State University (AppState) students from the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center participated...

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 Joshua Johnson, left, and Kate Ciesinski with Dr. David Marlett at the CPCU Society Annual Meeting

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...

Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. The Walker College of Business

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...

Appalachian State University Research

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?

The family of Andy Thomas at the Leon Levine Hall Grand Opening. Photo submitted.

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...

2018 Scholarship Donors and Recipients in Appalachian's Walker College of Business

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...

Retired Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis, fourth from right, speaks with prospective Appalachian students during an MGSI executive leadership panel. Also pictured, from right, are Robinson Bradshaw Group Leader Dianne Bailey, Recreational Facilities and Services Manager Steve Camp, Westglow Resort & Spa owner Bonnie Schaefer, Lewis, and retired Balfour Beatty CEO Bob Hambright. Photo submitted

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 ’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...