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John Whitehead

Whitehead named AERE fellow
Jul 9, 2024

John Whitehead, a professor of economics at Appalachian State University, has earned an AERE Fellows Award, the highest honor in the field of environmental and resource economics. 

From left are Carson Smith, Shanaoha Locklear, Sydney Mills, FBLA-Collegiate National President Toby Neal, Justin Schroeder, Athena Ackerman and Addison Kocell.

App State students excel at FBLA National Leadership Conference, Schroeder wins national championship in Parliamentary Procedure
Jul 9, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Justin Schroeder ’24 MGT of Matthews, North Carolina has earned the Future Business Leaders of America – Collegiate’s 2024 national champion for Parliamentary Procedure.

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Amaya Crawford

International business, digital marketing major featured in App State video
Jul 1, 2024

Amaya Crawford, of Charlotte, graduated from the Walker College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in both ...

Q&A with Team Sunergy business director Andrew Grimes

Q&A with Team Sunergy business director Andrew Grimes
Aug 8, 2016

Appalachian State University senior Andrew Grimes believes that the proper resources in the hands of the right people can lead...

Instagram spotlight features students, young alumni during summer months

Instagram spotlight features students, young alumni during summer months
Aug 2, 2016

This summer, senior marketing major and 2016 Holland Fellow Samantha Bender hosted...

Former Walker College Dean Randy Edwards appointed interim vice chancellor for advancement at Appalachian

Former Walker College Dean Randy Edwards appointed interim vice chancellor for advancement at Appalachian
Jul 26, 2016

Dr. Randy Edwards, who has served as the Chancellor's Chief of Staff for the past two years, has been appointed Interim ...

Walker College Sustainable Business Director organizes AASHE Colloquium on Business Education

Walker College sustainable business director organizes AASHE colloquium on business education
Jul 26, 2016

Walker College Sustainable Business Director Jim Westerman has organized a Colloquium on Business Education...

Alumnus establishes unique venture fund to help students launch businesses

Alumnus establishes unique venture fund to help students launch businesses
Jul 25, 2016

Appalachian State University received a gift from Walker College of Business alumnus and entrepreneur Steve Norwood ‘80 to seed...

Q&A with Team Sunergy driver Lindsay Rudisill

Q&A with Team Sunergy driver Lindsay Rudisill
Jul 25, 2016

Appalachian State University’s solar vehicle team is working not just to compete on a global stage, but also to build a ...

ASU team to race solar car in world competition

ASU team to race solar car in world competition
Jul 22, 2016

The Watauga Democrat highlighted Appalachian ’s solar vehicle team in a July 21 article. Team Sunergy will be competing against teams from across...

Economics professors present at International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade conference

Economics professors present at International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade conference
Jul 18, 2016

Department of Economics Chair John Whitehead and Professor Ash Morgan served as presenters during the...