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MBA student honored at Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies 2026 Faculty and Student Awards Ceremony
Apr 8, 2026

MBA Student Karlee Cook was honored at Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies 2026...

From left are Clark, Blau, Perdue, Gainey, Adiga, Hungerford, Klotz

Students shine During the Spring 2026 Walker College of Business Excel Challenge
Apr 7, 2026

On March 24, rapid keystrokes and the hum of analytical thinking marked the Walker College of Business Excel Challenge.

The event tests Appalachian State University students' proficiency...

Dr. Shishir Shakya

Publication co-authored by economics assistant professor named Journal of Rural Health's article of the year (College of Arts & Sciences)
Apr 6, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — A publication authored by a cross‑college research team at Appalachian State University has been recognized as the Journal of Rural Health's 2026 Article of the Year.

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...

Walker College professor to further research on key bee health questions

Walker College professor to further research on key bee health questions
Jun 21, 2016

Project Apis m., a non-profit organization that administers funds and directs research to enhance the health and vitality of...

Economics professor featured in University of Innsbruck video post

Economics professor featured in University of Innsbruck video post
Jun 20, 2016

Walker College of Business Professor of Economics Dave McEvoy is featured in a video released by the University of Innsbruck in Austria.

Walker College featured in BestColleges publication of top online business programs

Walker College featured in BestColleges publication of top online business programs
Jun 20, 2016

Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business has been featured in BestColleges publication of...

Walker College professors to present to Mandela Washington Fellows

Walker College professors to present to Mandela Washington Fellows
Jun 17, 2016

Professors from the Walker College of Business Department of Management will present to the ...

Four Appalachian State University faculty members and one staff member in the Walker College of Business have received the college’s 2016 Sywassink Award for Excellence

June Dean's Update
Jun 15, 2016

This edition of the Walker College of Business Dean's Update is one in a series...