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2026 Broyhill Fellows stand with certificates and a trophy after winning the CFA Institute Research Challenge Americas Region first round

Bowden Investment Group reaches Americas Regional Final of CFA Institute Research Challenge
Apr 15, 2026

After winning the Southeast sub-regional and the first round of the Americas Region, students from Appalachian State University’s Bowden Investment Group concluded their run in the 2026 ...

Students present to a room of finance students and professional judges at App State's Hickory Campus on March 27.

Finance students host Sustainable Horizons Stock Pitch Competition, draw record submissions
Apr 15, 2026

Student members of Appalachian State University's Bowden Investment Group (BIG) recently hosted a stock pitch...

Biology graduate student Haley Martin ’23 ’25 conducts research on fruit flies.

Mountaineer Discovery: Spotlighting Student Research, Creativity and Innovation at App State
Apr 15, 2026

Increasing global access to life-changing prosthetics — through human-centered 3D design. Examining newborn health patterns near chemical accident sites.  Channeling performance and craft to...

Finance Student Association takes New York City
Nov 18, 2016

Each year Appalachian State University's Finance Student Association takes a trip to New York. Club members network with...

Walker College of Business dean's office earns sustainability certification from Appalachian State University
Nov 18, 2016

The Walker College of Business dean's office has been certified by Appalachian State University as a green office at the Elk...

Economic Forecast Forum

Harry Davis to serve as panelist during economic forecast forum
Nov 17, 2016

Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance Professor Harry Davis will serve as a panel speaker during the...

2016 Boone Discovery Forum

Students aim to make Boone a better place, earn a trip to leadership symposium
Nov 14, 2016

Three teams of Appalachian State University students were selected during the October 25 Boone Discovery Forum to attend a...

Leanna Ferguson

Student spotlight: junior marketing major and home decor/hand lettering entrepreneur Leanna Ferguson
Nov 14, 2016

Junior marketing major Leanna Ferguson is not only a hard-working business student, she is also a hard-working...

Appalachian’s executive education program to host December 1 information session for business community

Appalachian’s executive education program to host December 1 information session for business community
Nov 14, 2016

The Walker College of Business will host an executive education information session on Thursday, December 1, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM, in the Peacock...

Ramsey presents her research Travel Cost and Consumer Surplus Analysis of 2016 Blood, Sweat, and Gears Bike Rac

Economics students present research at undergraduate research and creativity symposium
Nov 14, 2016

Appalachian State University senior economics major Brittany Ramsey and junior economics major Will Blackwood...

Computer Information Systems faculty earn research accolades and service appointments at international conferences

Computer Information Systems faculty earn research accolades and service appointments at international conferences
Nov 10, 2016

Faculty members from the Department of Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management earned research accolades and service...