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The university’s 2024–25 Broyhill Fellows team is pictured in Chicago in May, taking part in the 2024–25 Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Research Challenge — the world’s largest equity research competition. More than 7,000 students representing 1,153 universities worldwide took part in the event, with App State’s team placing among the top six teams. Pictured, from left to right, are finance and banking majors Jack Parquette ’25, Carson Beane ’25, senior Brenden Wortman, Davis Pharr ’25 and Keira A...

App State named among top institutions for business education in US and worldwide
Nov 7, 2025

Walker College of Business and its bachelor’s, master’s programs recognized by U.S. News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine
U.S. Army veteran and App State Student Veterans Association President Jacob “Jack” Sullivan, a sophomore from Charlotte majoring in finance and banking. Photo by Chase Reynolds

From Army to App State: Jack Sullivan builds support for fellow student veterans
Nov 5, 2025

By J. Todd CoatesPosted Nov. 3, 2025 at 2:41 p.m.FacebookTwitter...
Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall Nov. 6

Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall Nov. 6
Nov 2, 2025

Research projects from Walker College of Business faculty and students will be presented on Appalachian State University campus for the 2025 Walker College of Business Research Day on Thursday,...
App State's Chris McNeil, second from right, will compete in the Professor vs. Professor Excel Battle
Meet the banks: the first of 3-part industry night will bring 13 partners to Peacock Hall on September 10

Meet the banks: the first of 3-part industry night will bring 13 partners to Peacock Hall on September 10
Sep 10, 2024

According to staff from the Walker College's Business Career Services Office and the NC Bankers Association, Appalachian State University...

From left to right, sharing a hammock during the Welcome to App Field Day on Sanford Mall, inside the new cyberlab, inside a Sanford Hall classroom in Boone...

App State marks its 125th year with strong enrollment
Sep 9, 2024

Boone campus population held steady for 5th consecutive year as Hickory campus and online enrollment continue growth

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian...

From left are Robert Lackey, Brad Lail, Lori Alala '90, Sandra Vannoy '94 '96, Darrell Johnson, and Guy Holbrook '96
Burt, Odom selected participate in 2024 BRIDGES program

Burt, Odom selected participate in 2024 BRIDGES program
Sep 6, 2024

Two staff members in the Walker College of Business have been selected to participate in the 2024 BRIDGES Academic Leadership Program.

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Marlett noted as expert reviewer for US News & World Report

Marlett noted as expert reviewer for US News & World Report
Sep 6, 2024

U.S. News & World Report, a media company that publishes independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice, includes Dr. David...

App State accounting students and faculty at 2024 Beta Alpha Psi's annual meeting

Accounting students attend BAP conference, Buie earns first place in Project Run With It
Sep 4, 2024

Members of Appalachian State University’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), an...

Faculty and Staff Faces

32 join faculty, staff in the Walker College to begin Fall 2024 term
Sep 4, 2024

For fall 2024, 29 new faculty and two staff members joined Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business.

Accounting

Joining...

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App State recognized as Beta Gamma Sigma honors chapter
Sep 1, 2024

Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a 2023-24 Honors Chapter — the third highest level of recognition that...

Vannoy, Meznar, Reed and Xiong

This semester, meet the Walker College leadership team in Hickory
Aug 29, 2024

For the Fall 2024 term, business students and faculty members in Hickory are invited to stop by the Hickory Student Commons to meet members of...