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An App State student in front of "HIRE NEERS" sign

75+ employers are set to attend March 5 career fair, 'Spring Connect'
Mar 3, 2026

Students at Appalachian State University are encouraged to connect classroom experiences to careers this Thursday, March 5, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., in the Holmes Convocation Center.

Jackie Garner and "4 Under 40" graphic

In the News: Business Career Services staff member named finalist in "4 Under 40" contest
Feb 25, 2026

Jackie Garner, associate director of employer relations and student programming in the Walker College of Business' Career Services Office, has...

Pictured, from left to right, are PKH Chief Operating Officer David Eby, App State Interim Chancellor Heather Norris and UNC System Executive Vice President and PKH Interim President and CEO Andrew Kelly.

App State partners with Project Kitty Hawk to offer 5 streamlined App State Online programs in 2024–25
Jul 26, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — As part of a statewide effort to expand higher education access to millions of working adults in North Carolina, Appalachian State...

Walker College Dean Sandra Vannoy, Craig Stephenson ’82 and Alumni Affairs Director Stephanie Billings

Craig Stephenson ’82 honored as 2024 Walker College Alumnus, business alumni celebrated
Jul 19, 2024

Craig Stephenson ’82 was celebrated as the Walker College of Business alumni honoree at Appalachian State University's 2024...

Walker College to hold September 4 information session for students interested in studying business in Asia
Jul 18, 2024

Info Session

An information session for Appalachian State University students interested in participating in the...

John Whitehead

Whitehead named AERE fellow
Jul 9, 2024

John Whitehead, a professor of economics at Appalachian State University, has earned an AERE Fellows Award, the highest honor in the field of...

From left are Carson Smith, Shanaoha Locklear, Sydney Mills, FBLA-Collegiate National President Toby Neal, Justin Schroeder, Athena Ackerman and Addison Kocell.

App State students excel at FBLA National Leadership Conference, Schroeder wins national championship in Parliamentary Procedure
Jul 9, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Justin Schroeder ’24 MGT of Matthews, North Carolina has earned the Future Business Leaders of America – Collegiate’s 2024 national...

Amaya Crawford

International business, digital marketing major featured in App State video
Jul 1, 2024

Amaya Crawford, of Charlotte, graduated from the Walker College of Business with a Bachelor of...

Carol Kline, director of the university's Hospitality & Tourism Management program

In the News: Charlotte Talks gets behind the wheel with NC road trips, summer traveling tips
Jul 1, 2024

Dr. Carol Kline, Appalachian State University professor and director of the university's ...

In the News: The effects of outdoor recreation on the regional economy

In the News: The effects of outdoor recreation on the regional economy
Jun 20, 2024

WNC Business reported that the MADE X MTNS (Made By Mountains) partnership recently released results from a Western North Carolina Outdoor...