Walker College of Business

BSBA, Management

Retired

Lexington, NC

My favorite Walker College memory is… 
Fresh out of High School, I entered Appalachian in the Fall of 1976. My first college class was Introduction to Business, in the first year that John A Walker Hall opened (If my memory is correct). I remember not being intimidated by the very large entry level class, but suddenly felt I belonged to an entirely new community. It was a great feeling and one that I still hold onto today.

BSBA, Information Systems, Economics

Director of Information Security, Cisco

Raleigh, NC

My favorite Walker College memory is… 
Walking to class in 1985 during the coldest winter in the history of Appalachian. Remember the snow drifts on either side of the sidewalk being taller than I was. Great memory!

BSBA, Accounting

Northern Illinois

Bonus: I hope to return to the Carolinas in the near future.

My favorite Walker College memory is… 
The social gathering we would have on the first day of a semester. It was always fun to meet other students and drink some sweet tea. 

My experience in the Walker College prepared me for my life and work...
My accounting degree prepared me for my career, but the social aspect has helped me to network effectively.

BSBA, Accounting

Raleigh, NC

My favorite Walker College memory is… 
My favorite memory was taking Individual 1040 tax as a summer class in 2017, because it helped lead me to the field of accounting that I am passionate about. While the class itself was difficult and required a lot of study and dedication, it was ultimately the class that likely shaped the rest of my career.

BSBA, Management Information Systems

Greensboro, NC

My favorite Walker College memory is… 
Interacting with various professors and getting lost in Peacock Hall.

My experience in Walker College prepared me for my life and work...
Great professors and former Walker Alumni Network is how I landed my first job.

BSBA, Healthcare Management

Corpus Christi, TX 

Bonus: (My husband is also an App State grad and in the Navy which brought us to Texas).

My favorite Walker College memory is… 
I loved to study in the student lounge on the second floor in between my classes in the COB. A hidden gem for studying somewhere other than the library. 

BSBA, Accounting

Fiscal Officer, Keen Mountain Correctional Center

Oakwood, Va.

My favorite Walker College memory is… 

BSBA, Computer Information Systems

MidWest Division Client Relationship Manager, Merrill 

Charlotte, NC

BSBA, Marketing, CIS

Denver, Colorado

My favorite Walker College memory is… 
My favorite Walker College memory is travelling to Brazil to study business, society, and sustainability with Dr. Meznar. It opened my eyes on how cultural norms and a country's geography can change the business landscape dramatically from what we are used to.

BSBA, Health Care Management

Executive Director of the OrthoCarolina Research Institute

My favorite Walker College memory is… 
I remember dreading one of the required business law classes. Ironically, that class turned out to be my favorite class in the entire program. My professor was a dynamic speaker with lots of real world examples. I looked forward to each class and was sad when it was over. I still use a few of his examples regularly as I am mentoring new staff.