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The university’s 2024–25 Broyhill Fellows team is pictured in Chicago in May, taking part in the 2024–25 Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Research Challenge — the world’s largest equity research competition. More than 7,000 students representing 1,153 universities worldwide took part in the event, with App State’s team placing among the top six teams. Pictured, from left to right, are finance and banking majors Jack Parquette ’25, Carson Beane ’25, senior Brenden Wortman, Davis Pharr ’25 and Keira A...

App State named among top institutions for business education in US and worldwide
Nov 7, 2025

Walker College of Business and its bachelor’s, master’s programs recognized by U.S. News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine
U.S. Army veteran and App State Student Veterans Association President Jacob “Jack” Sullivan, a sophomore from Charlotte majoring in finance and banking. Photo by Chase Reynolds

From Army to App State: Jack Sullivan builds support for fellow student veterans
Nov 5, 2025

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Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall Nov. 6

Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall Nov. 6
Nov 2, 2025

Research projects from Walker College of Business faculty and students will be presented on Appalachian State University campus for the 2025 Walker College of Business Research Day on Thursday,...

Computer information systems professors honored as "transfer champion"

Computer information systems professors honored as "transfer champion"
Apr 20, 2020

Walker College of Business professor Lewis Alexander has received Appalachian State University's Transfer Champion award for 2020.

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Appalachian launches professional certificate in business analytics

Appalachian's professional certificate in business analytics, alumni discount
Apr 15, 2020

New for Spring 2020, Appalachian State University will offer a certificate in business analytics for working professionals.

The non-...

Ten at App State earn scholarships from Institute for Management Accountants

Ten at App State earn scholarships from Institute for Management Accountants
Apr 14, 2020

Ten accounting students at Appalachian State University have earned scholarship awards from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) to...

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App State students offer advice in human resources for healthcare organizations during COVID-19
Apr 13, 2020

Effectively staffing hospitals is critical during the COVID-19 pandemic, and students at Appalachian State University are providing guidance and...

App State Women of Walker participate in Zoom Session with Bowman

Walker College alumna, leadership expert, offers social distancing-approved interaction to female business majors
Apr 6, 2020

In Spring 2020, when all Appalachian State University students have been instructed to stay at home and learn online, Walker College of Business...

Alumni transition business from outdoor gear production to face mask production amid pandemic shortages
Apr 5, 2020

In recent weeks, America's healthcare system has seen a mass shortage of PPE, personal protective equipment, and some citizens are assisting with...

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In Pictures: App State business students in Mexico
Mar 28, 2020

During Appalachian State University's spring break, undergraduates from the Walker College of Business visited the Yucatán peninsula and the...

Chase Warrington '08 and his wife, Allison, and their 50-pound husky Koda in Valencia, Spain, where they live and work remotely

Walker College alumnus offers tips for employees working from home
Mar 26, 2020

Working remotely is top-of-mind for many Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Sandra Vannoy is an Ashe County native who has served in a variety of roles in the Walker College of Business, including acting dean

Vannoy featured in Mountain Times publications
Mar 23, 2020

A recent post from Mountain Times publications features Walker College of Business Dean Sandra Vannoy.

Vannoy, "an Ashe County native who...