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Welcome Back to Walker set for January 13

Welcome Back to Walker set for January 13
Jan 6, 2025

The Walker College of Business will host a Welcome Back to Walker reception in Peacock Hall on Appalachian State University's FDOC—first day of classes.

In the News: Environmental economics research App State, North Carolina's coastal tourism, and salty tap water

In the News: Environmental economics research App State, North Carolina's coastal tourism, and salty tap water
Jan 3, 2025

A recent article from phys.org examined whether North Carolina's coastal tourism could decline due to salty...

App State releases Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for Fall 2024 semester

App State releases Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for Fall 2024 semester
Dec 27, 2024

Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2024 semester.

1,009 students in the Walker College of Business earned Dean's List honors and 403...

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Economics professor's advice on the best and worst cities for football fans
Feb 6, 2019

Wallethub recently posted an article presenting research on 2019’s best and worst cities for Football fans and cited Dr. Peter Groothuis as an...

In Pictures: Peacock Hall rainbow

In Pictures: Peacock Hall rainbow
Feb 5, 2019

The weather is predictably unpredictable, and -- as Appalachian State University students and faculty can attest -- seemingly more so in Boone,...

Dr. Ben Powell is a professor in the Walker College's Department of Management

Dr. Benjamin Powell selected as 2019 UNC Faculty Fellow
Feb 1, 2019

The University of North Carolina System...

Holshouser Ethics to present lunch and learn on sustainable business topics Feb. 1

Holshouser Ethics to present lunch and learn on sustainable business topics Feb. 1
Feb 1, 2019

Sustainable Business Lunch & Learn 
Friday, February 1
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Peacock...

Appalachian Service

Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service
Jan 31, 2019

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

Pictured from left are Wesley Riley, Jeff Haney, Devon Goolsby, Morgan Mullis, Nathaniel Johnson, Kirsten Beaver, Bob Redden, Reid Cooper, Noah Cramer, Travis Washington and David Marlett (Not pictured are student Kimberly Aguirre and mentor Neil Annas)

2019 Appalachian PriSim Agency Management Team Kickoff
Jan 31, 2019

As part of their 2019 PriSim Agency Management team competition kick-off at Appalachian State University, representatives from...

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Research from risk management and insurance students recognized by CICA
Jan 31, 2019

Two Appalachian State University risk management and insurance (RMI) majors, Charles Fisher and Christian Ferrara, have been named as national...

Appalachian alumni Caleb McGuire (left) and Christian Houpe started PubCycle of Boone in May 2018.

Appalachian alumni launch Pubcycle of Boone
Jan 31, 2019

In May 2018, the Town of Boone welcomed an innovative new business, designed to promote sustainable transportation, local nightlife and safety...

Appalachian Service

Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service - Q1 2019
Jan 31, 2019

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