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Pictured during her installation ceremony, held Oct. 3 in Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus, App State Chancellor Heather Norris holds the university mace and wears the chain of command and university medallion — university emblems that represent the trust and authority invested in the chancellor by the institution’s governing body. The ceremonial event officially marked the beginning of her leadership tenure at App State.

Dr. Heather Norris installed as 8th chancellor of App State
Oct 10, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris was formally installed as the eighth chancellor of Appalachian State University on Oct. 3 — a milestone m...

App State’s finance and banking bachelor’s degree program, offered through the Walker College of Business, has earned Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute affiliation, affirming the program’s alignment with the CFA Program curriculum, which prepares students to earn CFA certification — a globally recognized credential in investment management. The distinction boosts students’ access to top job opportunities in finance, as well as internships, scholarships and a global network of investment profess...

CFA affiliation gives App State students a professional advantage for future finance careers
Sep 25, 2025

CFA affiliation gives App State students a professional advantage for future finance careersFinance and banking degree program is recognized by Charte...

David Marlett

In the media: David Marlett on why cars don’t have “Health Insurance”
Sep 22, 2025

In a recent article, Car “Health” Insurance: Why It Doesn’t Exist, published September 20 by World Today News, Dr. David Mar...

Peter Kirk '92 FIN

Walker College alumnus named '25 New York 'Entrepreneur Of The Year'
Aug 1, 2025

Appalachian State University alumnus Peter Kirk '92 was named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 New York Award winner by Ernst & Young LLP, whi...

App State students, 2024-2025 Broyhill Fellows, in Chicago

App State makes historic run in world's largest equity research competition
Jul 7, 2025

Five Appalachian State University students made a historic run in the world's largest equity research competition.The students — Keira Andrews, Cars...

Angela Clark

Finance, MBA alum named interim CFO for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Jul 3, 2025

Angela Clark '90 '95, a two-time alumna of Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, has been named interim chief fina...

Insurance students travel to RISKWORLD, participate in global conference
May 9, 2025

Appalachian State University students traveled to the Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.) RISKWORLD Conf...

Dr. Jamie Parson

Insurance professor offers advice on cheap car insurance
May 6, 2025

Expert advice from Jamie Parson JD, an associate professor of legal environment of business and acting vice provost at Appalachian State Universi...

David Marlett

Insurance director on tariffs and home insurance costs
May 2, 2025

Advice from Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk & Insurance Center, was recently included ...

Walker College community members earn App State Awards of Distinction

App State honors 29 students, faculty and staff with 2025 Awards of Distinction
May 1, 2025

Mountaineers were recognized for leadership, teaching, service and more BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University held its third annual Awards...