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From left are Walker College Dean’s Club-funded student researchers Emma Kate Appleton, Brody Behm, Delaney Clark, Riley Jenkins, and Ryan Zigbuo.

Business students awarded Dean’s Club grants to support research projects
Nov 9, 2026

Five Appalachian State University students have received grant funding from the Walker College of Business Dean’s Club to pursue...

App State business students explore the future of  AI and Digital Transformation in Marketing across Europe  WCOB, App State at the historic Oude Markt (Old Market) in Leuven. Photo submitted

App State business students explore the future of AI and digital transformation in marketing across Europe
Nov 5, 2026

Eight Walker College of Business students explored how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation are reshaping marketing practices and transforming industries across Belgium, the...

Walker College launches AI in Business Graduate Certificate
Nov 2, 2026

The Walker College of Business now offers a fully online AI in Business Graduate Certificate designed to help professionals understand artificial intelligence (AI) business applications while...

A collage of new faculty faces

Walker College welcomes fresh faces, new expertise to faculty for 2025-26 academic year
Jan 15, 2025

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University welcomes the following faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year.

Dr. Shishir Shakya

In the News: Economics professor quoted in piece on challenges of centralized health care
Jan 14, 2025

In a recent opinion article on the Carolina Journal website, entitled ...

2025 Holland Fellows

12 named 2025 Holland Fellows
Jan 12, 2025

Twelve Appalachian State University students have been named Holland Fellows for 2025; they will participate in an international business...

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges as wildfires burn

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges as wildfires burn
Jan 10, 2025

Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University's Brantley Risk and Insurance...

App State releases Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for Fall 2024 semester

App State releases Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for Fall 2024 semester
Dec 27, 2024

Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2024 semester.

1,009 students in the Walker...

Fortune includes App State in its best in-person master's in data science programs for 2025

Fortune includes App State in its best in-person master's programs for data science
Dec 20, 2024

Fortune magazine has ranked Appalachian State University's ...

Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall
Dec 17, 2024

ppalachian State University celebrated graduates’ achievements during Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, marking the culmination of...

Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast

Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast
Dec 17, 2024

The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce will host its 9th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday, January 16,...