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Dr. Justin Cox to serve as Macebearer for December 12 Commencement

Cox to serve as Macebearer for December 12 Commencement
Nov 18, 2025

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

Dr. Jeff Kaleta will carry the University Banner, and Dr. Sandra Vannoy will carry the...

From left are Emily Charlip, Karlee Cook, and Anna Silva

Three Walker College of Business students to compete in App State’s Three-Minute Thesis
Nov 17, 2025

Three Walker College of Business students will participate in Appalachian State University's Three-Minute Thesis...

In the News: Walker College of Business is helping students lead in an AI-enabled world

In the News: Walker College of Business is helping students lead in an AI-enabled world
Nov 16, 2025

Appalachian State University was included on a list of universities incorporating AI into the business school curriculum and helping students lead in an AI-enabled world.

Gamma Iota Sigma participates in 4th annual week of giving
Dec 6, 2017

The Week of Giving is a week of service organized by the Gamma Iota Sigma grand chapter. This is the 4th annual week of giving,...

Pictured, from left to right, are 2017 Big Idea Pitch Competition winners Greer, third place, Barbee, first place, and Walters, second place. Photo by Sabrina Cheves

Appalachian freshman Jackson Barbee wins top prize in Big Idea Pitch competition
Dec 5, 2017

Jackson Barbee, an Appalachian State University freshman and management major from Cary, won first place in the fall 2017 Big Idea Pitch...

Appalachian earns first rank from AASHE for sustainability among master's institutions
Dec 5, 2017

The Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) highlights top-performing colleges and universities in 17 impact...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Carlie Sheffield
Dec 4, 2017

Carlie Sheffield '16 is a business analyst and brilliant factory leader at GE Aviation in Asheville, North...

 #WalkerAbroad photo competition winners with Associate Dean Martin Meznar, left, and International Programs Specialist Meredith Pipes, right

Seventeen honored during 2017 Walker College International Awards Ceremony
Nov 30, 2017

The Walker College of Business recently hosted its annual International...

Holland Fellow and Wilson Scholar Madeline Hamiter in China

A World of Experience: A student profile of the Holland Fellowship in China
Nov 28, 2017

Madeline Hamiter is a junior from Mooresville, NC studying Finance...

Study Abroad Panelists

Students learn tips on studying and interning abroad at the Walker College of Business "Go International" Fair
Nov 28, 2017

Did you know that studying or interning abroad can contribute to success at work and in graduate-level academic pursuits? Appalachian State...

MBA Alumni Highlight: LeAnne Byers Hill
Nov 27, 2017

LeAnne Byers Hill '15 is a senior associate in operations risk at Grant Thornton, one of the world's leading...