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When Zach Needles transferred from North Carolina State University to Appalachian State University, he didn’t know anyone, but he quickly found a family in the Walker College of Business. “The App State community, the Walker College of Business, is the …

Outstanding students, faculty, and staff were recognized for their contributions to global engagement and sustainable business during the Walker College of Business’s annual Global Good Conference. The awards celebrated seven who exemplify the values of sustainability, equity, and global citizenship. …

Sixteen Appalachian State students attended the 54th Gamma Iota Sigma Annual Conference in Hartford, CT, last week. Over the two-day event, students participated in a career fair featuring more than 80 companies and attended sessions on a wide range of …

App State RMI students Zach Needles, Jack Cuddy and Tina Lin were honored as scholarship recipients at the 2025 NCAMIC Annual Conference. The rigorous selection process highlighted the outstanding qualities and potential each of them brings to the field. NCAMIC, the North …

Appalachian State Gamma Iota Sigma hosted its Fall 2026 Open House last night. Oliver Fogle, Jack Cuddy and Cecelia Cagle gave an overview of the GIS organization, what it stands for, and what our chapter offers. Ashleigh Larson, Zach Needles and Charles …

The Building Insurance Talent (BIT) cohort is a group of 10 diverse students from various backgrounds and majors who come together to explore opportunities in the insurance sector. Last week, the cohort traveled to New York City to visit several …

Twelve students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business traveled to Greensboro, NC to attend the North Carolina Surplus Lines Association (NCSLA) annual meeting March 19-21. NCSLA is a strategic partner of the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center (BRIC), and the students are …

Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk and Insurance Center, appeared on News Nation on January 10, 2025, to discuss the impact of natural disasters on the insurance industry. Responding to an estimate that current wildfires in …

Speaking with Dr. David Marlett, a professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance and Managing Director of the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center at Appalachian State University, highlights a new problem for American society: climate change is leaving communities unexpectedly underinsured more …

The first event, featuring business and corporate leaders, will be held Sept. 16 at the App State Hickory Campus Appalachian State University has announced the launch of The Hickory Leadership Forum, with a focus on “Leading with Compassion.” Hosted on …

Appalachian State Gamma Iota Sigma had an amazing start to the semester with their open house! The event not only introduced students to the opportunities within GIS but also gave them valuable insights from peers who have successfully navigated summer internships. …

Independent insurance agencies stand out as being a model for developing and educating students on all aspects of the insurance industry. In the past 3 years, 21% of our graduates have started working in an agency setting. Additionally in the …