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Daniel Russom

Daniel Russom '26 — A self-taught builder taking flight
May 8, 2026

The following is an excerpt from an email update from Appalachian State University Chancellor Heather Norris, sent May 8, 2026.

Daniel Russom, a Watauga County native and first-...

Jade Zonato

Jade Zonato '26 — Internship insight and global perspectives
May 8, 2026

A Spring 2026 graduate of the Walker College of Business, Jade Zonato leaves App State with a global mindset shaped by hands‑on...

Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26

Alan Sonato‑Ruiz ’26 — Choosing progress over pace
May 8, 2026

Alan Sonato‑Ruiz is a first-generation student at Appalachian State University, completing both a BSBA with majors in Computer...

Clockwise from top: Walker Fellows President Kyle Harrison cuts the ribbon on the space; members of the Walker Fellows in the space; Walker College Dean Norris dedicates the Walker Fellows Room

Space named to honor Walker Fellows student organization
Nov 23, 2016

A space in Peacock Hall, the business building at Appalachian State University, has been named to honor the work the Walker Fellows...

2009 alumna Sarah Freed, center, was honored for her exceptional positive international impact during the 2016 Walker College International Awards Celebration

Thirteen honored during Walker College International Awards Ceremony
Nov 23, 2016

The Walker College of Business hosted its annual International Awards Celebration on Friday, November 11, 2016. The event took...

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...