- In 1982, Dr. J. Paul Combs became the third Dean of the Walker College of Business.
- In 1983, the Walker College business majors were so popular that 43% of ASU juniors were declaring business majors and enrollment in the college rose to 3,000.
- In 1984, the Walker College of Business begins recognizing top students at honors day convocation. See the list of top business students through the years.
- The Walker College honors program was established in 1988.
1987 Awards Day / Honors Convocation