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Ashley Vinson, associate director in App State Student Affairs, stands to be recognized during the university’s 2026 Awards of Distinction ceremony, held April 28 on the Boone campus. Vinson is a recipient of the 2026 Staff Excellence Award.

29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
May 1, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony,...

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Walker College earns national attention for AI teaching approach
May 1, 2026

AACSB, the accrediting body for Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business, has shared a report on how business schools are scaling Artificial Intelligence (AI), with App State...

People to know in Western NC Entrepreneurship

People to know in Western NC Entrepreneurship
Aug 24, 2016

According to a recent article from ExitEvent.com entitled Six People to Know in Western NC...

Walker College hosts semi-annual business club expo

Walker College hosts semi-annual business club expo
Aug 23, 2016

The Walker College of Business held its semi-annual Business Club Expo on Tuesday, August 23. The expo featured information...

Apparel designs from students minoring in marketing featured in 2016 Blowing Rock Fashion Show

Apparel designs from students minoring in marketing featured in 2016 Blowing Rock Fashion Show
Aug 17, 2016

IN PICTURES: Walker College of Business (WCOB) Dean Heather Norris, left, with BB&T Student Leadership Center Assistant...

 Research from economics professor on the relationship between thought and movement published in Journal of Health Psychology

Economics professor's research on relationship between thought and movement published in The Journal of Health Psychology
Aug 14, 2016

Research on the relationship between thought and movement from Walker College of Business Professor of Economics David...

RIEEE to host one-day conference to explore the value of trees to people

RIEEE to host one-day conference to explore the value of trees to people
Aug 14, 2016

The Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics (RIEEE) will host The Value of a Tree, a...

Walker College students travel to Rio in advance of Olympic Games

Walker College students travel to Rio in advance of Olympic Games
Aug 11, 2016

Walker College of Business students recently embarked up on a short-term study abroad program to Brazil May 15-24.

Student-owned business Adrenture helps make outdoor adventure possible for all

Student-owned business Adrenture helps make outdoor adventure possible for all
Aug 11, 2016

Senior marketing major Noah Koch founded Adrenture, a peer-to-peer rental company specializing in outdoor gear...

Alumnus named Executive Director of the North Carolina Bar Association

Walker College alumnus named executive director of the North Carolina Bar Association
Aug 10, 2016

Jason Hensley '99 of Morganton has been named executive director of the North Carolina Bar Association...

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...