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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...

Twelve Appalachian State University students traveled to London with Brantley Board of Advisors members during the university's spring break, March 5-9, as part of a Walker College of Business international markets course.

RMI students and Brantley board members travel to London during spring break
Mar 20, 2018

Twelve Appalachian State University students traveled to London during the university's spring break, March 5-9, as part of a Walker College of...

Shawn Bergman, Director of the Walker College of Business Professional Education Program at Appalachian State University

Bergman named director of the Walker College of Business professional education program
Mar 15, 2018

Dr. Shawn Bergman has been named director of the Walker College of Business Professional Education Program at...

Computer information systems and supply chain management professor Beth Ellington, Charlotte City Councilman James Mitchell, Jr., Emily Turner and Josh Conner at the Institute for Supply Management Carolinas-Virginia Chapter's Spring Conference Student Case Competition

Computer information and supply chain majors earn second place in case competition
Mar 14, 2018

Walker College of Business students participated in the Institute for Supply Management Carolinas-Virginia Chapter's Spring Conference Student...

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Chancellor’s Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program announces 2018 winners
Mar 13, 2018

Walker College of Business Professor of Accounting Tammy Kowalczyk, has been selected to receive a 2018 Appalachian Innovation...

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Economics professor's research featured in Federal Reserve article
Mar 12, 2018

Research on NASCAR from Walker College of Business economics professor Pete Groothuis was recently referenced in an article posted by the Federal...

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Economics professor continues decision-making research
Mar 12, 2018

Appalachian State University professor of economics, David Dickinson, along with colleagues Sean Drummond, Clare Anderson and...

Dean's Update: March 2018
Mar 12, 2018

Preparing Women for Business Success
Lord Michael Hastings will speak as Appalachian State University's 60th Boyles Distinguished Lecturer

60th Boyles Lecture planned for March 23
Mar 11, 2018

"If Only I Had Planted a Tree: Distraction and the Billion Dollar Opportunity"
Dr. Michael Hastings, Lord of...

Dr. Carol Kline of Appalachian State University, Dr. Dana Clark of Appalachian State University (2018 Winners Circle Award Recipient), North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Tony Copeland (Photo by North Carolina Tourism)

Hospitality and tourism professor earns Winners Circle Award
Mar 6, 2018

Dr. Dana Clark, a professor of management at Appalachian State University, has earned a 2018 Winners Circle Award from Visit North...

Appalachian’s 2018 Innovation Scholars: back row, left to right: Nicholas Shaw, Tammy Kowalczyk and Beth Davison; front row, left to right: Richard Christiana and Kevin Gamble. Photo by Marie Freeman

Chancellor’s Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program announces 2018 winners
Feb 28, 2018

Walker College of Business Professor of Accounting Tammy Kowalczyk, has been selected to receive a 2018 Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program (...