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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 79 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...

RMI, Danni Capps honored

Walker College faculty, student associations recognized by App State
May 8, 2025

The Office of Campus Activities at Appalachian State University recently announced the...

Marketing professor contributes to Nationwide Insurance review

Marketing professor contributes to Nationwide Insurance review
May 6, 2025

Expert advice from G. David Shows D.B.A., a Professor of Marketing and...

Dr. Jamie Parson

Insurance professor offers advice on cheap car insurance
May 6, 2025

Expert advice from Jamie Parson JD, an associate professor of legal...

David Marlett

Insurance director on tariffs and home insurance costs
May 2, 2025

Advice from Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk &...

Tori Humler

Data analytics student named to Cratis D. Williams Society
May 2, 2025

Tori Humler, a graduate student in the Walker College of Business, has been named to the ...

Will Sears appointed vice chancellor of university advancement at App State

Walker College alumnus appointed App State vice chancellor of university advancement
May 2, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — William James Sears Jr. has been appointed vice chancellor of university advancement at Appalachian State University, announced...

Sparks to serve as Macebearer for May 10 Commencement

Sparks to serve as Macebearer for May 10 Commencement
May 1, 2025

Dr. Richard Sparks will serve as macebearer for this semester's Walker College of Business Commencement.

Dr. Jeff Kaleta will carry the...

Walker College community members earn App State Awards of Distinction

App State honors 29 students, faculty and staff with 2025 Awards of Distinction
May 1, 2025

Mountaineers were recognized for leadership, teaching, service and more

 

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University held its third...

Economics students explore the economic impact of popular High Country tourism destinations

Economics students explore the economic impact of popular High Country tourism destinations
Apr 30, 2025

Students in Appalachian State University's student chapter of the National Association for...

From left are Clark, Hamlin, Perdue, Ramos, Lievano and Meacham

Walker College students take on an Excel challenge
Apr 30, 2025

Students from Appalachian State University exhibited data analytics skills during a Microsoft Excel competition, testing their abilities against...