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Collage of New Faculty Faces

Walker College welcomes new faculty members for Spring 2026 semester
Feb 12, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has welcomed 16 new faculty to begin the Spring 2026 term.

Josh Sigmon, Accounting Lecturer

Josh Sigmon joins the faculty...

Dr. Justin Cox

Cox named inaugural 'Davis Scholar of Banking'
Feb 9, 2026

Dr. Justin Cox, an associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of...

Free Tax Help Poster

Free tax help lab for App State students now open
Feb 6, 2026

The Department of Accounting operates a Free Tax Help Lab for Appalachian State University students, faculty, and staff. *

Marketing professors explore gender and cultural competence in nursing homes

Marketing professors explore gender and cultural competence in nursing homes
Nov 1, 2021

Research from Appalachian State University marketing professors Ilgım Dara Benoit and Jeffrey Foreman has been...

Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service during Summer 2021

Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service during Summer 2021
Nov 1, 2021

Members of the Walker College of Business staff have earned a Staff Senate Staff Shout Out for exemplary service in their work during the third...

Oct. 29 Shared reading event explores what it means to be Black in the US

Oct. 29 Shared reading event explores what it means to be Black in the US
Oct 24, 2021

The Walker College of Business invites community members to participate in a shared reading book discussion on Friday, October 29 at 1:00pm. 

 L to R: Hal Hood (LifeStore Bank), Brian Greer (LifeStore Bank), Carolynn Johnson (Watauga County Sheriff’s Department), Stephen Poulos (Watauga County Parks & Recreation), Bob Gates (Boone Sunrise Rotary), Nick Friedman (Boone Sunrise Rotary), John Eckman (Boone Sunrise Rotary), Lynne Mason (Boone Sunrise Rotary), Maria Whaley (BRC), Ben Lucas (BRC), Charlie Brady (BRC), Wendy Patoprsty (BRC), Carolina Poteat (BRC), Leila Jackson (BRC), Sally Tatum (Grandfather Mountain Vineyard), Steve Tatum (Grandfather

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Holds 72nd Annual Membership Meeting, Announces 2021 Community Awards
Oct 13, 2021

According to the High Country Press, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce held its 72nd Annual Membership Meeting Oct. 12, during which local...

Business faculty and staff members among most helpful at App State

Business faculty and staff members among most helpful at App State
Oct 11, 2021

Eighteen faculty and staff members in the Walker College of Business were named among the most helpful at Appalachian...

How does sleep affect your decisions? App State’s Dr. David Dickinson conducts grant-funded studies to find out

How does sleep affect your decisions? App State’s Dr. David Dickinson conducts grant-funded studies to find out
Sep 29, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Have you ever wondered if poor sleep begets poor choices? Appalachian State University faculty member Dr. David Dickinson has...

Dean's Club Research featured in Peacock Hall October 14

Dean's Club Research featured in Peacock Hall October 14
Sep 28, 2021

Twelve business research projects were presented at the 2021 Walker College of Business Dean's Club Research Poster Session on...

Marketing researchers examine motivations for a favorite American tradition: tailgating

Marketing researchers examine motivations for a favorite American tradition: tailgating
Sep 28, 2021

Research from faculty at Appalachian State University examines a favorite American tradition: tailgating -- and what motivates us to participate...

Student economists estimate the economic impact of Blue Ridge Brutal

Student economists estimate the economic impact of Blue Ridge Brutal
Sep 27, 2021

Students from Appalachian State University's student chapter of the National Association for Business Economics and faculty in...