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Members of App State’s Rho Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma with App State alumnus Todd Campbell ’87, president and CEO of Builders Insurance Group, center, in App State’s Holmes Convocation Center on March 21, 2025, after his Boyles Lecture titled “Risk and Reward: The Transformative Power of YES in Business and Life.” Under Campbell’s leadership, Builders Insurance Group has made a $500,000 commitment to App State’s Walker College of Business, to support the modernization of the college’s Brantley Risk and Ins

Builders Insurance Group commits $500K to modernize App State Brantley Risk and Insurance Center
Oct 8, 2026

The center’s new location will foster stronger connections among students and industry partners

Dr. Rogelio Garcia Contreras speaks at App State's Global Good Conference. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

Global Good Conference brings business leaders and students together to explore sustainability
Oct 7, 2026

Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered on Appalachian State University’s Boone Campus on Sept. 25 for the Walker College of Business'...

from left are Jon Bleakley, Dennis Guignet, Jesse Pipes, Meredith Pipes, Shirley Morris and Ayla Solomon, who were all recognized as Global Good awardees in 2026

Walker College honors Global Good, Triple E award recipients
Oct 7, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized six faculty, staff and students for their contributions to sustainability and global engagement during the Sept. 25 Global Good Conference.

Soon-to-be App State alumni: survey request

Soon-to-be App State alumni: survey request
Apr 22, 2020

Staff members in the Business Career Services Office in the Walker College of Business are at work helping Appalachian State University's...

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Telework solutions during COVID-19: advice from a human resources perspective
Apr 22, 2020

Students in Appalachian State University's Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management (IOHRM) program are addressing key...

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...

Mexico 2020 Beach

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...