In the news: Two business students featured in Hickory Herald
Dec 3, 2025
Walker College of Business students were featured in the December edition of Appalachian State University's Hickory Herald, a monthly newsletter for the university's Hickory campus community.
In the news: Barnhart receives LEDA’s first 'Her Legacy of Leadership' Award
Dec 3, 2025
Michelle Barnhardt, a special faculty member in the Department of Management, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Her Legacy of...
In the news: CERPA report indicates strong holiday sales forecast in North Carolina
Dec 3, 2025
A recent news post by local business advocacy group WNC Business...
Finance Student Association Travels to NYC
Oct 30, 2015
The Finance Student Association of Appalachian State University took their annual trip to New York City October 15-18, 2015.
The trip is...
WCOB senior Emily Haas presents Food U
Oct 26, 2015
A native of Boone, NC, senior Hospitality & Tourism Management and Entrepreneurship major and Nutrition minor Emily Haas recently...
Appalachian's MBA Program selected and recognized for partnership with North Carolina Small Business and Technology Center
Oct 26, 2015
The Walker College of Business MBA Program has been selected and recognized for their partnership with the North Carolina Small Business and...
Risk Management & Insurance students attend 2015 IIABSC Convention in Hilton Head, SC
Oct 26, 2015
Four Appalachian State University Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) majors, along with Brantley Center Associate Director Greg Langdon,...
Beta Alpha Psi earns Superior chapter status
Oct 26, 2015
Beta Alpha Psi is an international honorary organization for financial information students and professionals.
Scholarship donors, recipients meet at reception on campus
Oct 26, 2015
Partnerships with the business community benefit Walker College undergraduates through funding for tuition.
RMI student wins Corner Tailors suit
Oct 22, 2015
Junior Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) major Zach Hunt is the new owner of a Corner Tailors business suit.
Walker College student named Miss North Carolina 2016
Oct 22, 2015
Allison "Allie" Dunn of Matthews, NC has been named Miss North Carolina USA 2016.
Former Claire’s Stores co-CEO says self-esteem and work ethic have been keys to her success
Oct 15, 2015
Working for the family business isn't always easy, but the rewards can be great. Just ask Bonnie Schaefer, owner of Westglow Resort...
Lessons from Belize
Oct 13, 2015
Sometimes learning that you don’t have all of the answers is the most important lesson a service program abroad can teach you. For two recent...