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Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris, Chancellor

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named chancellor of Appalachian State University Feb 27, 2025

Norris assumes role with more than 2 decades of academic leadership, vision and expertise Walker College News, Faculty, Dept - FIN, Front Page
App State leaders and faculty meet with the Project Kitty Hawk team on the Boone campus in February to discuss App State Online degree programs to be supported by Project Kitty Hawk. In the 2024–25 academic year, the university will launch five App State Online undergraduate degree programs supported by the project, all designed to serve adult learners.

Walker College offers two of App State's five, and UNC System's 14, Flight Path programs for adult learners Feb 19, 2025

Established in 1970 and accredited by AACSB since 1976, the Walker College of Business has a long history of providing in-person business...

Students, Walker College News, Front Page
App State students are pictured in a fermentation sciences lab on the Boone campus, working under the direction of Dr. Folarin Oguntoyinbo, associate professor and research mentor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences.

App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production Feb 14, 2025

University’s commitment to applied research benefits students, communities and industries Front Page, Research, Walker College News

Spring 2024 Courageous Conversations Recap Mar 21, 2024

A recent article published by the Appalachian highlights the spring edition of the Walker College of Business' Courageous Conversations series....

Events, Front Page, Walker College News, Global and Civic Engagement
Students in App State’s Walker College of Business attend class in Peacock Hall.
pp State’s online bachelor’s programs and graduate programs in business, education and nursing rank among the nation’s best for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report, which recognized the university in its annual “Best Online Programs” rankings.
Walker College welcomes faculty, staff to App State

Walker College welcomes faculty, staff to App State Jan 12, 2024

The Walker College of Business welcomes 10 faculty and staff members to Appalachian State University for the Spring 2024 semester.

Faculty, Staff, Front Page, Centers - Business Career Services, Dept - ACC, Dept - CIS, Dept - FIN, Dept - MGT, Dept - MKT SCM, Walker College News
Walker College celebrates staff members with milestone service in 2023

Walker College celebrates staff members with milestone service in 2023 Dec 31, 2023

Five staff members in the Walker College of Business have reached a milestone of North Carolina state service in 2023.

Staff, Front Page, Walker College News
Eggers named Sumner Insurance Distinguished Scholar
For the 2023–24 school year, App State has been named among the ‘best’ and ‘top’ schools in the nation — and the Southeast — by several national publications, including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine. Pictured are App State students in a Boone campus classroom.

App State places among national publications’ ‘best’ and ‘top’ lists for academics, value, innovation and more Sep 26, 2023

U.S. News ranks App State as No. 1 Most Innovative School and No. 2 Top Public School in the South Front Page, Alumni, Students, Faculty, MBA, Walker College News
Yosef on App State campus with BGS "Member" Key

Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter at App State earns high honors Sep 11, 2023

Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a 2022-23 High Honors Chapter, which is the second highest level of...

Students, Walker College News
The Walker College welcomes new faculty, staff and curricular offerings to begin Fall 2023 semester

The Walker College welcomes new faculty, staff and curricular offerings to begin Fall 2023 semester Aug 20, 2023

To begin the Fall 2023 semester at Appalachian State University, the Walker College of Business welcomes new faculty members, announces new staff...

Faculty, Staff, Walker College News, Dept - ACC, Dept - CIS, Dept - ECON, Dept - FIN, Dept - MGT, Dept - MKT SCM, Front Page

Dionne Speer to serve as business officer in the Walker College Aug 3, 2023

Kristina "Dionne" Speer has been named business officer in the Walker College of Business, effective July 31, 2023.

Walker College News, Staff