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Barnes student research program is accepting grant applications
Feb 20, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is accepting applications to its Barnes Student Research...

Holland Fellows from Appalachian State University hold a Walker College of Business banner along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade in front of the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Hong Kong. The International Finance Centre and the Hong Kong Island skyline are visible in the background.

12 App State students to study Asian markets as 2026 Holland Fellows
Feb 17, 2026

The 30-year-old international business fellowship will take students to Cambodia, Hong Kong and Vietnam

 

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Walker College welcomes new faculty members for Spring 2026 semester
Feb 12, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has welcomed 16 new faculty to begin the Spring 2026 term.

Josh Sigmon, Accounting Lecturer

Josh Sigmon joins the faculty...

Ninety-two percent of Walker College graduates are employed or continuing education six months after commencement

Ninety-two percent of Walker College graduates are employed or continuing education six months after commencement
May 26, 2016

Ninety-two percent of Walker College of Business Class of 2015 graduates have successfully reached their first destination,...

Alumnus and restauranter of Fud at Salud reflects on entrepreneurship at Appalachian

Alumnus and restauranter of Fud at Salud reflects on entrepreneurship at Appalachian
May 23, 2016

Jeff McElwee '09 owns and operates FūD at Salud, the culinary counterpart to the successful ...

Marketing alumnus Jeff Dudan, Founder and CEO of AdvantaClean, to appear on CBS hit Undercover Boss May 29

Marketing alumnus Jeff Dudan, Founder and CEO of AdvantaClean, to appear on CBS hit Undercover Boss May 29
May 20, 2016

Appalachian State University football player and Walker College of Business Marketing alumnus Jeff Dudan '91, ...

Economics Professor delivers comments at University of Luxembourg's Institute for Health and Behavior

Economics Professor delivers comments at University of Luxembourg's Institute for Health and Behavior
May 19, 2016

Walker College of Business Professor of Economics David Dickinson recently delivered comments at the University of Luxembourg's...

MBA hooding ceremony provides forum to honor several for high academic achievement, leadership
May 16, 2016

Fifty Walker College of Business students were recognized as candidates for graduation (May and August 2016) with a Master of Business...

Appalachian announces spring semester dean’s and chancellor’s lists

Appalachian announces spring semester dean’s and chancellor’s lists
May 11, 2016

A total of 561 undergraduate students in the Walker College of Business earned dean's list honors and 186 earned ...

Vixster to be featured at Silicon Hollar's May 12 Startup Social

Vixster to be featured at Silicon Hollar's May 12 Startup Social
May 11, 2016

Student-launched business Vixster will be the featured company during Silicon Hollar's May Startup Social. The event will be held in the...

Sywassink Dinner 2016

Dean's Update - May
May 10, 2016

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

First annual Walker College Service Day raises 400 non-perishables, $150 to benefit students and families in need

First annual Walker College Service Day raises 400 non-perishables, $150 to benefit students and families in need
May 9, 2016

Students of Appalachian State University's Walker Fellows organization recently hosted a first annual Walker College...