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Bolick's group (left) and McPherson's group at App State Hickory Campus with industry professionals and Dr. Jose Riera.

In the news: Two business students featured in Hickory Herald
Dec 3, 2025

Walker College of Business students were featured in the December edition of Appalachian State University's Hickory Herald, a monthly newsletter for the university's Hickory campus community.

Michelle Barnhardt

In the news: Barnhart receives LEDA’s first 'Her Legacy of Leadership' Award
Dec 3, 2025

Michelle Barnhardt, a special faculty member in the Department of Management, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Her Legacy of...

Magnifying glass and Center for Economic Research and Policy Analysis overlay a holiday shopping scene

In the news: CERPA report indicates strong holiday sales forecast in North Carolina
Dec 3, 2025

A recent news post by local business advocacy group WNC Business...

CERPA helps North Carolina retailers plan for success

CERPA helps North Carolina retailers plan for success
Dec 3, 2024

North Carolina Retail Merchants Association anticipates holiday shopping season

The Center for Economic...

In the news: RC2 participants earn funding to boost rural economic development
Dec 2, 2024

19 rural local governments across North Carolina will each receive $45,000 to support key economic development projects as part of the Rural...

In the News: Seriously Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies You Can Order Online

In the News: Seriously Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies You Can Order Online
Dec 2, 2024

Appalachia Cookie Company, a Boone-based business that Appalachian State University Alumnus...

'Beans from the Dean' invites students to free cups on exam mornings
Dec 1, 2024

Beans 2 Brew is a unique partnership between student entrepreneurs at Appalachian State University and Walker College of Business clubs. Each...

App State has been named a national — and international — leader for business education in 2024–25, receiving recognitions from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes magazine, Fortune magazine and CEO Magazine. Pictured are attendees at the 2023 Business for Good event, hosted by App State’s Walker College of Business. This annual event highlights sustainable business practices.

App State named a national and world leader in business education for 2024–25
Nov 26, 2024

App State’s Walker College of Business, business degree programs have been recognized by US News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine, Fortune...
Finance professor offers advice on 'Best First-Time Credit Cards'

Finance professor offers advice on 'Best First-Time Credit Cards'
Nov 26, 2024

Monkeygeek.com recently published an article on "Best First Credit Cards for No Credit in 2024" featuring advice from Bryan Bouboulis, senior...

Don Addu gives keynote speech at 2024 Global Conference.

Sustainable business leaders inspire students to address climate change during Global Good conference
Nov 24, 2024

Sustainable business industry leaders came together with Appalachian State University students and faculty on September 13 to discuss ways of...

IOHRM master's degree program honored for student success

IOHRM master's degree program honored for student success
Nov 22, 2024

Appalachian State University's IOHRM Program, a Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology...

Three Walker College community members earn awards for global citizenship

Three Walker College community members earn awards for global citizenship
Nov 21, 2024

Three Walker College of Business community members—two faculty members and one graduate student—have earned global leadership awards from...