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App State students and faculty with the COP30 sign in Brazil

App State students attend COP30 in Brazil, engage in global climate talks
Dec 9, 2025

Six Appalachian State University students and two faculty members recently traveled to Belém, Brazil, to participate in the 30th Annual...

This artist's rendering provides an interior view of the Peacock Hall addition. Note, this image does not reflect the project’s final design, which is still in development.

Board of Trustees approves names for two spaces in Peacock Hall expansion
Dec 9, 2025

Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees has approved the naming of two spaces in the...

App State's scholarship portal is open through February 7
Dec 8, 2025

The 2026-27 Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (ASAP) is open to continuing undergraduate students through Saturday, February 7, 2026.

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Bonnie Schaefer giving lecture

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

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...

Gamma Iota Sigma student group photo

Gamma Iota Sigma travels to Chicago for annual International GIS Conference
Oct 12, 2015

The Walker College of Business' Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) Rho chapter, consisting of Risk Management & Insurance and Actuarial Sciences majors,...

Dean's Club grant research poster session scheduled October 22
Oct 6, 2015

Twelve Walker College of Business professors and four business students will present their research through a poster session in Peacock Hall on...

Business Connections event

Dean's Update - October 5, 2015
Oct 5, 2015

This edition of the Walker College of Business Dean's Update is one in a series of monthly publications for Walker College faculty, staff,...

Dave McEvoy

Economics professor to serve as visiting professor at the University of Innsbruck
Oct 2, 2015

Walker College of Business Associate Professor of Economics Dave McEvoy will be a visiting professor in the Department of Public Finance...