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A student competes in the 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition at App State on April 17

Students showcase strategic thinking in 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition
Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business hosted the first-ever 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition, bringing together undergraduate and graduate student teams for a real‑world challenge focused...

Grace Lisi, left, received the "Top Student Overall" plaque from Dean Sandra Vannoy. Photo by Sabrina Cheves

WCOB celebrates student excellence at honors convocation
Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized outstanding student leaders during its annual Honors Convocation on April 17. It's one of many celebratory activities to honor student excellence at...

App State student competitors at UT Knoxville

App State business students compete at MECC Regional Excel Competition in Knoxville
Apr 23, 2026

Seven students from Appalachian State University recently represented the university at the Microsoft Excel Collegiate...

Walker College namesake John Walker inducted into Wilkes Hall of Fames

Walker College namesake John Walker inducted into Wilkes Hall of Fames
May 29, 2018

A large crowd attended the induction of 10 people into the Wilkes County Hall of Fame on Thursday night at the Stone Center in the Wilkes County...

From upper left, clockwise: Appalachian Business Professors Pia Albinsson, Dana Clark, Heather Dixon-Fowler, Pete Groothuis, Scott Hunsinger, Tammy Kowalczyk, Ash Morgan and Tracy Reed

Eight earn professorships in Walker College of Business
May 24, 2018

About the Awards

Appalachian State University professors Tracy Reed, Tammy Kowalczyk, Heather Dixon-...

WIN staff service day proves a win for university community
May 22, 2018

Staff at Appalachian State University took to campus grounds recently to paint handrails, remove litter and perform various other tasks as part...

  Beroth Oil family, from left, Vic Beroth, Vice President; Walter Beroth, President/CEO; George Beroth, Retired; Winfield Beroth, Retired; Vernice Beroth Jr., Retired; and Kevin Beroth, Vice President (Julie Knight)

Beroth family business honored by Triad Biz for regional success and impact
May 21, 2018

Appalachian State University alumnus and Walker College of Business Advisory Council...

Senior actuarial science major Malik Hargrave, from Lexington, is president of Appalachian State University’s National Pan-Hellenic Council and chair of the Chancellor’s Student Advisory Board for Diversity Recruitment. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Appalachian actuarial science major seizes opportunities ‘with full force’
May 15, 2018

Actuaries provide the statistical probability of an event occurring, so when actuarial science major Malik Hargrave says not to take any...

Walker College to offer Summer STEM program for girls

Walker College to offer Summer STEM program for girls
May 10, 2018

Appalachian State University will offer Aspire IT, a summer...

A lower quantity and quality of students enroll at a university after men’s basketball scandals, according to a working paper co-authored in the Walker College of Business. Al Sermeno Photography/Shutterstock.com

Tournament bans impact universities’ enrollment, Appalachian study finds
May 5, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Does a university’s athletic scandal impact its enrollment? Yes, according to a working paper by Appalachian State University...

Student artist releases children's book, Are You Ready, Freddie?; launch party on May 5

Student artist releases children's book, Are You Ready, Freddie?; launch party scheduled May 5
May 3, 2018

On Saturday, May 5 staff from Creative Unbound and the Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship (...

May 2018 Commencement
May 2, 2018

A total of 3,229 undergraduate students and 369 graduate students* will receive their degrees as Appalachian State University holds commencement...