How entrepreneurs can share risks without scaring investors [Faculty Featured]
Mar 20, 2025
Research from Dr. Mark Bolinger, a professor of management in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, was recently featured in a Knowridge.com article, ...
Finance professor to receive Boone Chamber's 'Respect Your Elder' award
Mar 19, 2025
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will honor Dr. Harry Davis, Appalachian State University's NC Bankers' Association Professor, with its Respect Your Elder Award during its ...
Five are top performers during February 25 Excel competition
Mar 17, 2025
Five students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business earned top spots during the college's Excel competition on February 25.
The students are:
2014 Global Opportunities Conference on Cuba Today brings Cuban economist to ASU campus
Jul 25, 2014
On April 11, 2014, Appalachian State University held the 6th Annual Global Opportunities Conference on “Cuba Today.” Attendees heard...
"From Seed to Cup:" Learning about the Coffee Supply Chain in Costa Rica
Jul 25, 2014
During December 2013 and January 2014, fifteen students spent two weeks in Costa Rica, learning firsthand about the complete supply chain "seed...
MBA Program in Cuba
Oct 22, 2013
Strolling the Malecón in Havana, Cuba, it feels as if the city has been frozen in time. Pristine 1950's classic cars cruise beside this famous...
William Kamkwamba visits the ASU Wind Turbine during the 2013 Global Opportunities Conference
Apr 13, 2013
William Kamkwamba visits the ASU Wind Turbine during the 2013 Global Opportunities Conference.
The Fifth Annual Global Opportunities Conference...
APP students gain perspective in Malawi
Feb 28, 2013
It is equal parts travel and discovery - exploring Africa is transformational at a minimum. Africa will get under your skin, from the moment you...
Student inspired by Global Opportunities speaker to help children in India
Aug 15, 2012
Jennifer Lampo, a business management major concentrating in entrepreneurship, used her own business contacts and networking system to raise $3,...
4th Annual Global Opportunities Conference will be held April 13th, 2012
Feb 22, 2012
The Business of Building a Better World
Friday, April 13, 2012
Broyhill Inn and Conference Center,
Appalachian State University...
The First Walker College Study Abroad in Malawi, Africa - January 2012
Feb 22, 2012
“My time in Malawi was an amazing, humbling, eye-opening experience. It always makes the world seem a little bit smaller whenever you travel...