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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,...

Iyer earns Sandra Slaughter Service Award from the Association for Information Systems

Iyer earns Sandra Slaughter Service Award from the Association for Information Systems
Dec 14, 2021

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer has earned the Sandra Slaughter Service Award from the Association for Information Systems (AIS) for her ...

Senior Spotlight: Sina Martinez

Senior Spotlight: Sina Martinez
Dec 9, 2021

Sinahid "Sina" Martinez is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Marketing and Sales.

At AppState, Martinez was...

Senior Spotlight: Madison Rasnake
Dec 7, 2021

Madison Rasnake is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in...

Graduate Spotlight: Emily Steinkirchner

Graduate Spotlight: Emily Steinkirchner
Dec 7, 2021

Emily Steinkirchner is graduating from Appalachian State University with an MBA.

Senior Spotlight: Elianah Vargas
Dec 6, 2021

Elianah Vargas is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Marketing.

Vargas named marketing professors Bonnie Guy and...

Senior Spotlight: Zachary Phillips
Dec 6, 2021

Zachary Phillips is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA...

Senior Spotlight: Elizabeth Luksa
Dec 6, 2021

Elizabeth Luksa is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Accounting.

Next, Luksa plans to intern with Grant...

Senior Spotlight: Matilde Ornelas Marquez

Senior Spotlight: Matilde Ornelas Marquez
Dec 6, 2021

Matilde Ornelas Marquez is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Marketing.

At App State, Ornelas Marquez was a...

Graduate Spotlight: Makayla Wilkins

Graduate Spotlight: Makayla Wilkins
Dec 6, 2021

Makayla Wilkins is graduating from Appalachian State University with a Master of Science...

Senior Spotlight: Cathryn Struck

Senior Spotlight: Cathryn Struck
Dec 6, 2021

Cathryn Struck is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in...