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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

 
Collage of New Faculty Faces

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...
Dr. Justin Cox

Cox named inaugural 'Davis Scholar of Banking'
Feb 9, 2026

Dr. Justin Cox, an associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of...
The environment is a living laboratory, according to Dr. James Westerman, the Walker College of Business Sustainability Director. Westerman has a deep love for the natural world, and is using his background in business to push for more sustainability initiatives in the Walker College of Business. Westerman has been working in the Management Department of the Walker College of Business for almost ten years, both with undergraduate business and management majors and graduate students in the Industrial-
2016 Pitch Your Idea Competition to be held March 24

2016 Pitch Your Idea Competition to be held March 24
Feb 24, 2016

The Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship (TICFE) will host its annual  Pitch Your Idea Competition...

Walker College of Business participates in ASU Scholars Day

Walker College of Business participates in ASU Scholars Day
Feb 22, 2016

The Walker College of Business hosted approximately 50 guests on Saturday, February 20, 2016 for Appalachian...

Positive Post It Day

Marketing student announces second annual Positive Post It Day at Appalachian
Feb 22, 2016

**UPDATE** Positive Post It Day rescheduled for Monday, February 22.

6 areas hiring managers will consider for sustainability jobs

Deadline for Martha Guy Summer Institute application is February 26
Feb 18, 2016

An incredible summer opportunity awaits current high school juniors on the campus of Appalachian State University.

Appalachian launches executive education program in business

Appalachian launches executive education program in business
Feb 17, 2016

 Appalachian State University has launched an executive education program in business.

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Deadline to submit scholarship application is Monday, February 29.

Deadline to submit scholarship application is Monday, February 29.
Feb 17, 2016

The deadline to submit a scholarship application is Monday, February 29. 

All Walker College scholarships are based primarily on academic...

Brew and Business: Appalachian MBA & MS Programs announce 1-hour info session Oct. 4
Feb 16, 2016

It's one hour for the rest of your life.  Appalachian MBA & MS in Applied Data Analytics graduates enjoy rewarding careers, build strong...

CFA challenge team advances to NC finals

CFA challenge team advances to NC finals
Feb 16, 2016

Appalachian State University's CFA Institute Research Challenge team has advanced to the North Carolina Finals. The students, Senior Finance and...