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Members of App State’s Rho Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma with App State alumnus Todd Campbell ’87, president and CEO of Builders Insurance Group, center, in App State’s Holmes Convocation Center on March 21, 2025, after his Boyles Lecture titled “Risk and Reward: The Transformative Power of YES in Business and Life.” Under Campbell’s leadership, Builders Insurance Group has made a $500,000 commitment to App State’s Walker College of Business, to support the modernization of the college’s Brantley Risk and Ins

Builders Insurance Group commits $500K to modernize App State Brantley Risk and Insurance Center
Oct 8, 2026

The center’s new location will foster stronger connections among students and industry partners

Dr. Rogelio Garcia Contreras speaks at App State's Global Good Conference. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

Global Good Conference brings business leaders and students together to explore sustainability
Oct 7, 2026

Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered on Appalachian State University’s Boone Campus on Sept. 25 for the Walker College of Business'...

from left are Jon Bleakley, Dennis Guignet, Jesse Pipes, Meredith Pipes, Shirley Morris and Ayla Solomon, who were all recognized as Global Good awardees in 2026

Walker College honors Global Good, Triple E award recipients
Oct 7, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized six faculty, staff and students for their contributions to sustainability and global engagement during the Sept. 25 Global Good Conference.

Norris earns inaugural Green-E Award

Norris earns inaugural Green-E Award
Aug 24, 2016

Heather Norris, Dean of the Walker College of Business, has earned the inaugural Green-E Award from ...

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...