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Layla Koroleva, Tanner Landolt

Koroleva, Landolt named to Cratis D. Williams Society
Apr 29, 2024

Two graduate students in the Walker College of Business have been named to the Cratis D. Williams Society at Appalachian State University.

Alumna, finance professor to serve as Macebearer for May 11 Commencement Ceremony

Alumna, finance professor to serve as Macebearer for May 11 Commencement Ceremony
Apr 26, 2024

Dr. Brandy Hadley — Associate Professor of Finance, David A. Thompson Distinguished Scholar of Applied Investments and 2023 Sywassink Awardee for Teaching Excellence — will serve as Macebearer in...

Dr. Lori Medders, professor and chair in App State’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance

In the News: Moving to Florida? Budget More for Home Insurance Than Expected
Apr 25, 2024

Home insurance rates in Florida have soared in recent years, making it the most expensive state to insure a house. Financial and environmental experts — including Dr.

Students in cross-disciplinary program IOHRM present research in Chicago
Apr 30, 2018

Nine Appalachian State University students presented their research at the 2018 Annual ...

James Milner, right, speaks to students in Appalachian State University’s Association of Student Entrepreneurs

Alumni Spotlight: James Milner supports student entrepreneurs, fosters community development
Apr 30, 2018

Appalachian State University alumnus James Milner earned his degree from the Walker College of Business in 2004. Back then, as a...

Photo of Energy Dashboard in Peacock Hall

Interactive dashboard in Peacock Hall offers insight on energy consumption
Apr 30, 2018

An interactive screen in Peacock Hall enables those who work and learn in the building to gain insights about energy consumption.

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Business students earn DiBernardi and Dunnigan Leadership Awards
Apr 29, 2018

Business students earned top honors during Appalachian State University's Celebration of Leadership and Legacy Award Ceremony April 20, 2018.

Alumni spotlight: Neergroup marketing
Apr 27, 2018

By each account, Appalachian State University alumni Chad Emerick '08, Jason Tudor '08 and Ted Siewers...

The group poses in front of La Catedral de la Virgen María in Old Havana — one of 11 Roman Catholic cathedrals on the island of Cuba. Photo by Rachel Shinnar

Capturing Cuba — Appalachian students discuss, share photos from Cuba trip
Apr 25, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — During spring break of March 2018, 20 Appalachian State University students and three faculty members traveled to Cuba as part of a...

Student economists estimate impact of five major High Country events
Apr 23, 2018

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

Business students honored for outstanding academic performance

Business students honored for outstanding academic performance
Apr 22, 2018

Thirty business students were recognized Friday, April 20 during the 2018 Walker College of Business (WCOB) Honors Convocation, held in the...

Rachel Foutz, a Boone native and junior accounting major at Appalachian State University. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Aspiring accountant aims for career working with veterans
Apr 22, 2018

For junior Rachel Foutz, accounting runs in the family. Foutz, who is from Boone, joked that her work and ethical values were secretly instilled...

Business students honored, organizations recognized during 2018 SOLA ceremony

Business students honored, organizations recognized during 2018 SOLA ceremony
Apr 20, 2018

Two Walker College of Business students were honored and four business-oriented student organizations were recognized during the 2018...