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A student competes in the 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition at App State on April 17

Students showcase strategic thinking in 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition
Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business hosted the first-ever 2026 Dean’s Club Strategic Business Competition, bringing together undergraduate and graduate student teams for a real‑world challenge focused...

Grace Lisi, left, received the "Top Student Overall" plaque from Dean Sandra Vannoy. Photo by Sabrina Cheves

WCOB celebrates student excellence at honors convocation
Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized 79 outstanding student leaders during its annual Honors Convocation on April 17. It's one of many celebratory activities to honor student excellence at...

Jade Zonato

Jade Zonato Shares insights from her internship experience
Apr 22, 2026

Each year, an outstanding International Business student is chosen for an exclusive “student spotlight” interview. This year’s interviewee is Jade Zonato - an International Business major and...

Business students earn Plemmons Medallion, DiBernardi and Brooks Leadership Awards

Business students earn Plemmons Medallion, DiBernardi and Brooks Leadership Awards
Apr 25, 2016

Business students earned top honors during Appalachian State University's Celebration of Leadership and...

Business students honored during Walker College's Yadkin Bank Honors Convocation for outstanding academic performance

Business students honored during Walker College's Yadkin Bank Honors Convocation for outstanding academic performance
Apr 22, 2016

Thirty business students were recognized Friday, April 22 during the Walker College of Business Honors Convocation...

Eighty Appalachian State University business students earn emerging leader certification through BB&T Leadership Institute

Eighty Appalachian State University business students earn emerging leader certification through BB&T Leadership Institute
Apr 22, 2016

Undergraduate and and MBA students in the Walker College of Business were certified this semester as Emerging...

Female business students participate in two-day professional experience and celebration

Female business students participate in two-day professional experience and celebration
Apr 18, 2016

Twenty-four female Appalachian State University business students traveled to Charlotte April 14-15 to celebrate their semester-long...

MBA students tour Boeing site in Charleston, SC during Executive Impact site visit

MBA students tour Boeing site in Charleston, SC during Executive Impact site visit
Apr 18, 2016

Appalachian State University graduate students traveled to North Charleston, SC April 14 to learn about Boeing's human...

Walker Fellows win big at the Student Organization Leadership Awards ceremony

Walker Fellows win big at the Student Organization Leadership Awards ceremony
Apr 15, 2016

The Walker Fellows, the student ambassadorial program for the Walker College of Business,...