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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,...

A historic semester for Enactus Appalachian

A historic semester for Enactus Appalachian
Nov 21, 2021

As students returned to full classrooms this semester, the students of Enactus Appalachian, part of an international organization...

Fourteen to serve as Walker Fellows for 2021-22

Fourteen to serve as Walker Fellows for 2021-22
Nov 18, 2021

Fourteen Appalachian State University students have been named Walker Fellows for 2021-2022.

The Walker Fellows is the student...

Crump named director of advising for Walker College of Business

Crump named director of advising for Walker College of Business
Nov 16, 2021

Matthew (Matt) Crump has been named director of advising for the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University.

Crump comes...

Three professors to present during 2021 Appalachian Global Symposium

Three Walker College professors to present during 2021 Appalachian Global Symposium
Nov 14, 2021

On Wednesday, November 17, Appalachian State University will host the ninth annual...

Marketing professor named 2021 SMA Distinguished Fellow

Marketing professor named 2021 SMA Distinguished Fellow
Nov 14, 2021

Appalachian State University's Pia Albinsson, a professor in the...

Brandy Crump, Dean's Club Scholar

Brandy Crump, Dean's Club Scholar
Nov 11, 2021

Brandy, a senior from Charlotte double majoring in Finance & Banking and Risk Management & Insurance, is a member of the Walker College...

App State at COP26

Walker College faculty attend COP26, lay groundwork for global connections for students
Nov 5, 2021

In Chancellor Sheri Everts' weekly message to Appalachian State University community...

L-R Moderator: Dr. Lamont Sellers, Panelists: Jawoin Williams, Dontrell Parson & Dr. Alex Howard

Walker Shared Reading Conversation on “Between the World and Me” brings book themes into personal context through unique format
Nov 5, 2021

On October 29, the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University hosted a conversation on it’s shared reading book, “Between the...

The Hatley Pavilion at Appalachian State University’s Kidd Brewer Stadium north end zone facility has been established in honor of alumnus Robert “Bob” Hatley ’72, right, and his wife, Carol Jane Hatley.

Pavilion at App State’s Kidd Brewer Stadium honors Robert ‘Bob’ Hatley
Nov 2, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — The debut of new spaces at Kidd Brewer Stadium to honor Mountaineer legends and supporters continues this fall with the naming of...