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The first week-long ALA expedition was in Anchorage, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Seward, Alaska, in May 2024.

Students build leadership skills in Alaska through App State ALA — Adventure Leadership Academy
Nov 11, 2024

The Department of Management at Appalachian State University has launched an Adventure Leadership Academy (ALA) for students to develop leadership and...

In the News: Charlotte Talks gets behind the wheel with NC road trips, summer traveling tips
Jul 2, 2024

Dr. Carol Kline, Appalachian State University professor and director of the university's Hospitality & Tourism Management ...

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App State and UPLIFT partners will work through Smithsonian Institute to develop festivals and tourism experiences
Sep 19, 2023

The Walker College of Business is at the heart of a movement to develop community-based tourism in North Carolina that was recently featured...

Davison to serve as assistant department chair of management

Davison to serve as assistant department chair of management
Jul 13, 2023

Dr. Kristl Davison has been named assistant chair of the Department of Management in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State Uni...

Building a Global Mindset without leaving Boone

Building a Global Mindset without leaving Boone
Mar 7, 2023

Students in Appalachian State University's International Human Resource Management (MGT 3670) course are building a global mindset, wit...

Management faculty presents solutions to the greenwashing conundrum
Dec 12, 2022

Faculty in the Department of Management at Appalachian State University offer advice to consumers as demand grows for sustainable produ...

Dana Clark to serve as App State macebearer Dec. 16

Dana Clark to serve as App State macebearer Dec. 16
Nov 30, 2022

Professor Dana Clark, a longtime professor of management and director of Appalachian State University's Hospitality & Tourism Management ...

Business faculty, students present business research at Dean's Club Poster Session

Business faculty, students present business research at Dean's Club Poster Session
Nov 4, 2022

Thirteen projects were presented at the 2022 Walker College of Business Dean's Club Research Poster Session on the 2nd floor Boyles Lobby of...

Management faculty simulates baseball game to explain “Strategic Factor Markets, Uncertainty, and Firm Performance”

Management faculty simulates baseball game to explain “Strategic Factor Markets, Uncertainty, and Firm Performance”
Oct 19, 2022

October 19, 2022By: Chelsea GulliverBOONE, N.C.Baseball is the tried-and-true classic of American sports.Does the baseball scouting process now also h...

Seven in the Walker College of Business are honored for excellence

Seven in the Walker College of Business are honored for excellence
Oct 3, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Five faculty members and two staff members in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been recognized with&nb...