In the Media: Hospitality professor helps elevate rural tourism across North Carolina through UPLIFT
Aug 20, 2025
UPLIFT, short for Understanding, Planning, Linking, Innovating, Financing, and Talent, is a nonprofit initiative that launched in 2021 to empower small tourism destinations through...
Accounting student organization earns first-ever "Platinum" recognition
Aug 18, 2025
Appalachian State University’s Epsilon Kappa chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) has been recognized as a Platinum chapter for the first time in its...
MBA Alumni Highlight: David Labiak
Nov 10, 2017
David Labiak '95 is president and chief investment officer of Trent Capital Management, a Registered Investment...
MBA Alumni Highlight: Farrahn Wood
Nov 10, 2017
Farrahn Wood '16 is a human resources generalist for Gilbarco Veeder Root, the global leader of integrated...
A community of ‘doers': The Appalachian Community pulls together to address food insecurity in the High Country
Nov 8, 2017
North Carolina has a higher-than-average food insecurity rate — 16 percent, ranking it eighth among the United States for the number of people...
Walker College staff members honored for service, longevity
Nov 7, 2017
Eight Walker College of Business staff members were recently honored for their service to Appalachian State University.
Appalachian's...
November Dean's Update
Nov 7, 2017
As the last of the leaves fall and winter break approaches, the students in Peacock Hall begin the final push for a successful semester's end.
Save the Date: 60th Boyles Lecture will feature Lord Michael Hastings, global head of citizenship for KPMG International
Nov 7, 2017
The 60th event in the Boyles Distinguished Lecture Series is scheduled for Friday, March 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m....
Professor of sustainable business management to speak Nov. 8 about sustainable forestry and climate change
Nov 7, 2017
Walker College Professor of Sustainable Business Management Rajat...
Walker College supply chain students and local APICS chapter members break high attendance record
Nov 3, 2017
Ninety-two business students and supply chain management professionals came together November 2 for a joint meeting between Appalachian State...
Davis to deliver economic forecast during 2018 High Country Economic Kickof Breakfast
Oct 31, 2017
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the date for the 2018 High Country Economic Kickoff Breakfast. Mark your calendars for ...
Accounting and international business alumna honored as 2017 Appalachian young alum
Oct 31, 2017
ASU NEWS–Three socially conscious, entrepreneurial alumni were recognized by...