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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. *

Finance students win state CFA Institute Research Challenge
Feb 24, 2020

Appalachian State University's 2020 Broyhill Fellows have won the North Carolina CFA Institute Research Challenge, besting student teams from ...

Nationally recognized App State MBA available online in fall 2020

Nationally recognized App State MBA available online in fall 2020
Feb 24, 2020

BOONE. N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) — awarded by the ...

Business of Sports to bring App State alumni, sports authorities to campus March 5

Business of Sports to bring App State alumni, sports authorities to campus March 5
Feb 20, 2020

On Thursday, March 5, the Walker College of Business will host the Business of Sports, a one-day event for Appalachian State...

Appalachian hospitality and tourism students network through class presentations, enjoy high career placement rates

Appalachian hospitality and tourism students network through class presentations, enjoy high career placement rates
Feb 20, 2020

Appalachian State University's Hospitality and Tourism Management program is well known for providing students regular interaction with...

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer receives grant from Alex Lee, Inc

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer receives grant from Alex Lee, Inc
Feb 20, 2020

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer has received a grant from Alex Lee, Inc. and this funding will...

Walker College announces new minor in business analytics

Walker College announces new minor in business analytics
Feb 18, 2020

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has announced the addition of a minor in business analytics beginning in the Fall...

A campus-wide luncheon and panel conversation on Christianity and climate change to be held March 31

A campus-wide luncheon and panel conversation on Christianity and climate change to be held March 31
Feb 18, 2020

Canceled: Tuesday, March 31
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Parkway Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union

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The "Boonerang" Effect: Mike and Rachel Clifton '03

The "Boonerang" Effect: Mike and Rachel Clifton '03
Feb 14, 2020

Like so many who came before them, graduates Mike and Rachel Clifton ’03 enrolled at Appalachian State University after falling in love with the...

Walker College of Business announces leadership changes

Walker College of Business announces leadership changes
Feb 10, 2020

Appalachian State University recently announced that Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been...