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From left are App State student delegates to COP31: Summer Carrozza, Asher Fazal, Sarah Johnson, Ella Lowman, Aleisha Whipple, and Mckenna Porto

App State continues UN climate engagement through COP31 student delegation
Nov 11, 2026

Six Appalachian State University students and two faculty members have traveled to Antalya, Türkiye, to participate in the 31st Annual...

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...

Appalachian Research in Business Symopsium

Research from 9 Walker College faculty members will be featured March 30-31 during the Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
Mar 1, 2023

Research from nine Walker College of Business faculty members will be featured as part of the Appalachian Research in Business Symposium, to be...

IBSA leaders

International Business Student Association welcomes exchange students to campus
Feb 24, 2023

The International Business Student Association (IBSA) started the semester by welcoming exchange students to an evening of games and a dinner of...

Johnathan Smith '18 and Abby Young '18: From my first day at App, I fell in love with the college and with Boone.

Johnathan Smith '18 and Abby Young '18: From my first day at App, I fell in love with the college and with Boone
Feb 16, 2023

Students in the Walker College of Business learn to build relationships and develop an Appalachian State University network.

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Six App State faculty and alumni received 2022–23 Fulbrights through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program and Fulbright U.S. Student Program, respectively. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand, professor of German and global studies; Dr. Katherine Ledford, professor of Appalachian studies; alumna Payton Blaney ’22, of Reidsville; alumnus Henry Campbell ’21, of Winston-Salem; alumna Ilya Wang ’20, of Rockwell and Taichung, Taiwan; and alumnus Andrew Williard ’22, of Winston-Sale

App State honored as a Top Producer of Fulbright scholars, students for 2022–23
Feb 16, 2023

The university is one of 3 master’s institutions nationwide to receive the honor 

Need professional clothing? Attend the Feb. 22 'Look Smart Career Clothing Closet' event

Need professional clothing? Attend the Feb. 22 'Look Smart Career Clothing Closet' event
Feb 15, 2023

Appalachian State University's Career Development Center provides 'Pop-Up Shops' to provide students free professional clothing — shirts, slacks...

Chancellor Sheri Everts meets with congressional leaders in Washington, D.C., at the opening of the 118th Congress, including Senator Ted Budd '94 MGT

Senator Ted Budd '94 MGT among those honored at UNC System reception in Washington, D.C.
Feb 13, 2023

Appalachian State University recently co-hosted a reception in honor of North Carolina delegation members and staff -- among those honored was a...

2023 Holland Fellows Cohort Announced

2023 Holland Fellows Cohort Announced
Feb 9, 2023

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has introduced the 2023 cohort of the...

Three Walker College professors earn GRAM awards for research

Three Walker College professors earn GRAM awards for research
Feb 9, 2023

Three faculty members in the Walker College of Business have been awarded ...

The Harris family celebrates their Mountaineer legacy: Two members are App State alumni and two are current students at App State. Pictured in front is Tony Harris II, a first-year student at App State with a major in risk management and insurance.

‘It runs in the family’ — App State alumnus Tony Harris ’92 inspires next generation of Mountaineers
Feb 6, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The Harris household in Charlotte wears a lot of black and gold. Tony Harris Sr. ’92 and his daughter Lundyn Harris ’16 are alumni...