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Finance, MBA alum named interim CFO for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Jul 3, 2025

Angela Clark '90 '95, a two-time alumna of Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, has been named interim chief...

Rachel Hamlin, left, with faculty advisor Tori Humler. Hamlin, a CIS and IB double major, earned third place in the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship June 18, 2025.

CIS Major Named 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Champion
Jul 1, 2025

Appalachian State University student Rachel Hamlin has been named a 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Champion.

Mountaineer Gear Teammates at 2025  International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition

Management students compete in International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition in California
May 31, 2025

Appalachian State University students participated in the 2025 International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition, hosted by California State University, Long...

App State Accounting Film Festival aims to inspire prospective students to pick accounting as a college major

App State Accounting Film Festival aims to inspire prospective students to pick accounting as a college major
May 8, 2023

On April 28, 2023, more than 100 students and professors attended a film festival at Appalachian State University that featured original, student...

App State’s Walker College of Business and its Master of Business Administration program have received 2022–23 and 2023–24 accolades from The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine, all of which recognized the program’s high quality and return on investment for graduates. The college’s home, Peacock Hall, is pictured in the background.

App State Walker College of Business, MBA named ‘bests’ for 2022–23, 2023–24
May 8, 2023

The Princeton Review, U.S. News, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine affirm App State’s position as a business education leader
Photo of App State graduation cap

Spring 2023 Commencement
May 8, 2023

Commencement is the ultimate celebration of one of the most significant accomplishments of a student's lifetime, and Appalachian State University...

Pictured are: (Back Row L-R) Accounting Chair Pennie Bagley, Alayna Speer, Jackson Bjork, Nick Fox, Sam Blevins, Tyler Hobson (Front Row L-R) Faculty Advisor Kim Zahller, Emelie Rodriguez, Jaime Ziegenfuss Whitehead, Kendall Martin, Walker College Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs & Administration Tracy Reed and Walker College Dean Sandra Vannoy. Not Pictured: Caroline Walling, Sanders Fullwood

Ten earn scholarship from IMA to obtain 'gold standard' expertise
May 4, 2023

Ten accounting students at Appalachian State University have earned scholarship awards from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) to...

Ethan Abrams, right, scored in the 99th percentile on the Walker College Major Field Test

App State business student earns top scores on nationwide exam
May 4, 2023

Risk Management and Insurance Major Ethan Abrams has scored in the 99th percentile on his Major Field Test — an exam required of all Walker...

From left are Omar Gonzalez, Marcella Gianni, Jonathan Millner and Hannah Bagley, members of the 2023 Risk Management Challenge Team

App State students earn third spot, globally, in Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge
May 2, 2023

Students from Appalachian State University placed third in the ...

Marketing Madness 2023: March 1-31, 2023

Marketing students take second prize in Marketing Madness competition
Apr 24, 2023

Appalachian State University students accepted the challenge from the American Marketing Association (AMA) to participate in ...

App State Senior Justice Mapp, left, and Sophomore Kenley Cannon have earned top two spots in national 'cold calling' competition

Marketing students earn top two spots in national 'cold calling' competition
Apr 24, 2023

Senior Justice Mapp and Sophomore Kenley Cannon, marketing students in Appalachian State University's Walker...

Marketing senior earns national 'Innovation Award' from PSE

Marketing senior earns national 'Innovation Award' from PSE
Apr 24, 2023

Justice Mapp, a senior marketing student in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, has earned a national...