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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...

Pi Sigma Epsilon's Golf for Grayson

Pi Sigma Epsilon's Golf for Grayson
Mar 22, 2016

Pi Sigma Epsilon will host the 17th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 16 at...

Hospitality and Tourism Student Association Week

Hospitality and Tourism Student Association host Hospitality Week
Mar 21, 2016

March 21 through March 24 the Hospitality and Tourism Student Association (HTMSA) at Appalachian State...

Terrell featured on Sustain Appalachian Green Spotlight Blog

Terrell featured on Sustain Appalachian Green Spotlight Blog
Mar 18, 2016

International Business and Economics Major and German and Mandarin Chinese Minor Jack Terrell was recently highlighted on the...

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest
Mar 18, 2016

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest, scheduled for...

Big things ahead for Brantley Center students

Big things ahead for Brantley Center students
Mar 16, 2016

Students in the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center are "business as usual" this spring semester.

Business faculty and students make news in China

Business faculty and students make news in China
Mar 16, 2016

Over spring break, business students traveled to China with supply chain management professor Charlie Chen to gain an...

Phi Kappa Tau and Pi Sigma Epsilon host A-Glazing Race

Phi Kappa Tau and Pi Sigma Epsilon host A-Glazing Race
Mar 16, 2016

While Pi Sigma Epsilon's mission is to develop the sales and marketing skills of its members through lifelong opportunities,...

Economics faculty and students conduct high country tourism economic impact analyses

Economics faculty and students conduct high country tourism economic impact analyses
Mar 15, 2016

Students from Appalachian State University's Student Chapter of the National Association for Business Economics and faculty in...

Sustainable Student Spotlight: Jack Terrell

Sustainable Student Spotlight: Jack Terrell
Mar 13, 2016

Jack Terrell, Junior
Major: International Business & Economics
Minors: German & Chinese