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John Whitehead

Whitehead named AERE fellow
Jul 9, 2024

John Whitehead, a professor of economics at Appalachian State University, has earned an AERE Fellows Award, the highest honor in the field of environmental and resource economics. 

From left are Carson Smith, Shanaoha Locklear, Sydney Mills, FBLA-Collegiate National President Toby Neal, Justin Schroeder, Athena Ackerman and Addison Kocell.

App State students excel at FBLA National Leadership Conference, Schroeder wins national championship in Parliamentary Procedure
Jul 9, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Justin Schroeder ’24 MGT of Matthews, North Carolina has earned the Future Business Leaders of America – Collegiate’s 2024 national champion for Parliamentary Procedure.

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Amaya Crawford

International business, digital marketing major featured in App State video
Jul 1, 2024

Amaya Crawford, of Charlotte, graduated from the Walker College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in both ...

App State faculty member fosters equitable experiences for underrepresented students
Oct 20, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — At Appalachian State University, faculty member Dr. Jamie Parson’s focus on diversity and inclusion is exhibited in her work to...

Professional Development Series - Salary Negotiation
Oct 15, 2020

The Walker College of Business, through the Business Career Services Office, offers...

Nine named Sywassink Awardees for Excellence in the Walker College

Nine named Sywassink Awardees for Excellence in the Walker College
Oct 9, 2020

Nine faculty and staff members in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been recognized with Sywassink Awards for...

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Student Spotlight - Marketing Junior on Studying Abroad during a Pandemic
Sep 29, 2020

As we all know, this is a semester that looks like none before. With virtual learning in motion, social distancing everywhere, and international...

Jose Minaya, CEO of Nuveen, a TIAA Company to speak as 62nd Boyles Lecturer

Jose Minaya, CEO of Nuveen, a TIAA Company to speak as 62nd Boyles Lecturer
Sep 28, 2020

Friday, October 2, 10:00 a.m.

Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will host the 62nd Boyles...

Markel Specialty Establishes RMI Scholarship at Appalachian State

Markel Specialty Establishes RMI Scholarship at Appalachian State
Sep 25, 2020

The Markel Specialty leadership group recently established a $5,000 scholarship at Appalachian State that is geared toward increasing Diversity...

Alumna named a 2020 All Star by Risk and Insurance magazine

Alumna named a 2020 All Star by Risk and Insurance magazine
Sep 25, 2020

Appalachian State University alumna Rumbi...

Appalachian earns Beta Gamma Sigma honors for 2019-20

Appalachian earns Beta Gamma Sigma honors for 2019-20
Sep 22, 2020

Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a 2019-20 Honors Chapter -- the third highest level of recognition that...