The Walker College of Business is located within a 130,000 square-foot, four-story building in the middle of the Appalachian State University campus. Opened in 1990, it was named and dedicated in honor of Thelma C. Raley in 1993.
In June 2014, Raley Hall was renamed Peacock Hall in honor of Appalachian's sixth Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock.
Dr. Peacock, who viewed his legacy as developing and supporting future leaders, accepted the naming recognition after the Raley Family, together with members of the university leadership boards, recommended the change to Appalachian's Board of Trustees.
Also see: App State pays tribute to former Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock