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App State faculty and staff recipients of the Walker College of Business’ 2026 Sywassink Awards for Excellence. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Abhijit Ramalingam, Dr. Brandy Hadley, Scott Jensen, Dr. Harry Davis, Dr. Matt Crump, Cele Burt and Dr. Jonathan Bitting. Not pictured is Dr. Robin Romanus. Photo by Sabrina Cheves

App State honors 8 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence
Aug 4, 2026

New to this year’s awards — the Sywassink Legacy of Excellence Award

 

View of the exterior glass being installed for the new addition. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Peacock Hall addition takes shape as construction passes halfway mark
Aug 3, 2026

The addition to Peacock Hall was featured in Appalachian State University Chancellor Heather Norris' July 31, 2026, Inside Appalachian...

Doug Johnson, center,with two fellow awardees at the 2026 Alumni Gala. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

Doug Johnson ’77 honored as 2026 Walker College Alumnus
Jul 27, 2026

Nine alumni from the university’s academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Graduate Studies and University Libraries, were honored alongside the f...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Michelle Via
Nov 13, 2017

Michelle Via completed her B.S. in Advertising with a Creative Focus and a Minor in Art from ASU in 2012. She returned to ASU to...

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

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...

25 year honorees during Appalachian's 2017 staff appreciation breakfast

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.

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Dean Heather Norris with colleagues at Walker College Game Day / Appalachian Homecoming 2017

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....

Robert Martichenko, CEO and founder of LeanCor Supply Chain Corporation, delivered comments to the AppState Supply Chain/APICS Foothills members.

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...

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce

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 ...