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 Panelists speak to students at App State Hickory's Bridge Day. Photo by Jackson Shoe

NCACPA Bridge Day connects business students with accounting professionals
Oct 4, 2026

More than 30 students gathered at Appalachian State University’s Hickory campus on Sept. 18 for the inaugural NCACPA Bridge Day, a professional development event designed to help aspiring...

Walker College alumnus Craig Stephenson with Martha Guy Fellows in downtown Cary. Photo submitted

Martha Guy Fellows visit Cary, gain insight into community development
Sep 30, 2026

Members of Appalachian State University’s Martha Guy Business for Good Fellows recently visited Cary, NC, for a behind-the-scenes look at the partnerships that transformed downtown Cary and...

Nick Morgan

Military Student Spotlight: Cybersecurity, CIS Major Nick Morgan
Sep 16, 2026

From serving aboard submarines in the U.S. Navy to pursuing two degrees at Appalachian State University, separated STS2 (E-5) Nicolas “Nick” Morgan has brought the focus, resilience, and...

Kyle Vetter, left, receives a certificate for best research poster

MBA student earns 'best paper' at annual celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors event
May 27, 2025

Walker College of Business MBA student Kyle Vetter won the best research poster competition, which was awarded on April 16 as...

David Marlett

Director of App State's insurance program advises on effects of extreme weather on homeowner costs
May 27, 2025

Advice from Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk &...

The seven App State faculty and staff recipients of the Walker College of Business’ 2025 Sywassink Awards for Excellence. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Bao Duong, Samantha Williams, Dr. Justin Cox, Dr. Scott Hunsinger, Dr. Ash Morgan, Lauren Stansberry and Bond Jones.

App State honors 7 faculty and staff with 2025 Sywassink Awards for Excellence
May 20, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Seven faculty and staff members in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of...

Spring 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists announced
May 19, 2025

Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Spring 2025 semester.

1,051 students in the Walker...

4 new and reappointed App State Board of Trustees members to begin new terms July 1
May 19, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — At its May 15 meeting, the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors reappointed one member to Appalachian State...

From left are Jacqueline Tilton, Justin Kent, Mark Bolinger and Lubna Nafees

Four earn 2025 Dean's Club Prizes for innovative research
May 15, 2025

Four faculty members in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned 2024-25 ...

App State awards degrees to over 4,200 graduates ready to shape the future
May 13, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University celebrated the resilience and achievements of more than 4,200 graduates during its Spring 2025...

Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees at App State

40 students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma
May 10, 2025

40 students at Appalachian State University were inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society that recognizes top-...

Kennedi Ratcliffe, right, is the 2025 top overall student in the Walker College of Business and the top student in the Economics program.

30 grads named 'App State Best' for 2025
May 10, 2025

30 Appalachian State University students have been named to the Walker College of Business “2025 App State Best” list.

14 have been named...