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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...

Walker College of Business expands curriculum to meet growing demands of industry in supply chain management and data analytics

Walker College of Business expands curriculum to meet growing demands of industry in supply chain management and data analytics
Jul 18, 2016

Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business will offer two new degree programs to meet a growing demand of...

Harry Davis featured in Carolina Banker, professorship to be named in his honor

Harry Davis featured in Carolina Banker, professorship to be named in his honor
Jul 18, 2016

Walker College of Business Finance and Banking Professor Harry Davis is...

Economics professor awarded grant for socioeconomic study of Atlantic menhaden

Economics professor awarded grant for socioeconomic study of Atlantic menhaden
Jul 18, 2016

Dr. John Whitehead, professor and chair of Appalachian State University’s Department of Economics, has been awarded $95,303 by the Atlantic...

Proposed recreation center to infuse money in economy, create other benefits in High Country (artist rendering)

Proposed recreation center to infuse money in economy, create other benefits in High Country
Jul 15, 2016

A proposed recreation center would positively impact community, economic and health of High Country citizens, according to research conducted by...

Walker College finance lecturer co-owns the High Country Grizzlies, arena football team poised to impact the community

Walker College finance lecturer co-owns the High Country Grizzlies, arena football team poised to impact the community
Jul 15, 2016

Walker College finance lecturer co-owns the High Country Grizzlies, arena football team poised to impact the community

Appalachian students earn awards during PBL National Leadership Conference in Atlanta

Appalachian students earn awards during PBL National Leadership Conference in Atlanta
Jul 12, 2016

Six Appalachian State University students recently traveled to the Peach State to CONNECT with top future business leaders and showcase their...

Sywassink Award winners from the Walker College of Business are, from left, Ash Morgan, Jeff Hobbs, Ric Mattar, Christy Cook and David Marlett.

Five individuals receive Walker College of Business’s 2016 Sywassink Award for Excellence
Jun 28, 2016

BOONE—Four Appalachian State University faculty members and one staff member in the Walker College of Business have received the college’s 2016...

Sam Formby named associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration for the Walker College

Sam Formby named associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration for the Walker College
Jun 23, 2016

Sam Formby has accepted the role of associate dean for undergraduate...

Marketing student chronicles internship abroad and shares experiences as a 2016 Holland Fellow in China

Marketing student chronicles internship abroad and shares experiences as a 2016 Holland Fellow in China
Jun 22, 2016

Senior marketing major Samantha Bender is completing a 12-week internship in China. She is also...