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App State’s finance and banking bachelor’s degree program, offered through the Walker College of Business, has earned Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute affiliation, affirming the program’s alignment with the CFA Program curriculum, which prepares students to earn CFA certification — a globally recognized credential in investment management. The distinction boosts students’ access to top job opportunities in finance, as well as internships, scholarships and a global network of investment profess...

CFA affiliation gives App State students a professional advantage for future finance careers
Sep 25, 2025

CFA affiliation gives App State students a professional advantage for future finance careers

Finance and banking degree program is recognized by Chartered Financial Analyst Institute,...

Dennis Crosby, center, with Marlett, left, and Appalachian RMI students in Bermuda

Appalachian students travel to Bermuda
Jun 1, 2015

Appalachian's IIANC Professor of Insurance David Marlett and Walker...

Business students enjoying a meal in Bermuda

ASU students participate in Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) projects
May 28, 2015

IIANC Professor of Insurance David Marlett led a study abroad trip to...

Appalachian State University launches original programming on student-run AppTV
May 26, 2015

ASU NEWS - Appalachian State University's television station, AppTV, kicks off its daily original programing with Health Talk at 7 p.m. (EDT) on...

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Finance Professor joins InVEST board of directors
May 13, 2015

Walker College Professor of Finance David Marlett has been appointed to the InVEST board of directors, bringing more than 20 years of...

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Deadline extended to submit energy-related posters for Appalachian Energy Summit contest
May 12, 2015

As part of the 2015 Appalachian Energy Summit, scheduled for July 13-15 on the campus of Appalachian State University, the Appalachian Energy...

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Food Lion executive to speak on sustainable business practices during third annual Business Connections event
May 12, 2015

Kyle Mitchell, Vice President of Engineering for Delhaize, the parent company of the Salisbury-based Food Lion, will speak to students...