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A student competes in the 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition at App State on April 17

Students showcase strategic thinking in 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition
Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business hosted the first-ever 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition, bringing together undergraduate and graduate student teams for a real‑world challenge focused...

Grace Lisi, left, received the "Top Student Overall" plaque from Dean Sandra Vannoy. Photo by Sabrina Cheves

WCOB celebrates student excellence at honors convocation
Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized 79 outstanding student leaders during its annual Honors Convocation on April 17. It's one of many celebratory activities to honor student excellence at...

Jade Zonato

Jade Zonato Shares insights from her internship experience
Apr 22, 2026

Each year, an outstanding International Business student is chosen for an exclusive “student spotlight” interview. This year’s interviewee is Jade Zonato - an International Business major and...

(L-R): Ethan Downs, Ryan Olsen, Trey Edgerton, Micah Miller, and Tammy Kowalczyk

Walker College graduate students compete in Aspen Institute's Business & Society Case Competition
May 11, 2017

A cross-disciplinary team of graduate students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business recently participated in the...

Appalachian State University Professor of Banking Harry M. Davis named 2016 Outstanding Conference Speaker by NCACPA

Harry Davis named outstanding conference speaker by NCACPA
May 11, 2017

Appalachian State University Professor of Banking Harry M. Davis...

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer is the new program director of applied data analytics at Appalachian State University. Photo submitted

Iyer named program director of applied data analytics at Appalachian
May 11, 2017

BOONE, N.C.—Dr. Lakshmi Iyer has been named Program...

From left: Former Brantley Center Board of Advisors Member Bo Walker, McKenzie Siner, David Marlett, Luke Mulvey, John Robinson, Caleb Hardee, Brantley Center Board of Advisors Member Neil Annas, Christy Simpers

Insurance students attend 2017 IIABA legislative conference
May 10, 2017

Five Appalachian State University students and Professor David Marlett, Managing Director of the Brantley Risk and...

Maira Compagnone - Contest Winner

#Walkerfamous winners announced
May 5, 2017

Maira Compagnone’s photo, taken during the Walker College of Business spring break program, Business and Society in Cuba, made her #WalkerFamous...