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Walker College launches AI in Business Graduate Certificate Nov 2, 2026

The Walker College of Business now offers a fully online AI in Business Graduate Certificate designed to help professionals understand artificial intelligence (AI) business applications while...

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Members of App State’s Rho Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma with App State alumnus Todd Campbell ’87, president and CEO of Builders Insurance Group, center, in App State’s Holmes Convocation Center on March 21, 2025, after his Boyles Lecture titled “Risk and Reward: The Transformative Power of YES in Business and Life.” Under Campbell’s leadership, Builders Insurance Group has made a $500,000 commitment to App State’s Walker College of Business, to support the modernization of the college’s Brantley Risk and Ins

Builders Insurance Group commits $500K to modernize App State Brantley Risk and Insurance Center Oct 8, 2026

The center’s new location will foster stronger connections among students and industry partners

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Walker College's AI strategy highlighted in national business education report Aug 29, 2026

The Walker College of Business has received additional national recognition for its artificial intelligence initiatives, earning multiple mentions in the July 2026 update of A Framework for...

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Grace Lisi, left, received the "Top Student Overall" plaque from Dean Sandra Vannoy. Photo by Sabrina Cheves

WCOB celebrates student excellence at honors convocation Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized outstanding student leaders during its annual Honors Convocation on April 17. It's one of many...

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Dr. Justin Kent, Appalachian State University School/College Awardee

Management faculty selected as App State college awardee by UNC Board of Governors Mar 17, 2026

Appalachian State University has announced its 2026 winners of App State’s 2026 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Awards.

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App State MBA students outdoors at App State

App State MBA recognized in Fortune Best Business Schools & MBA Programs for 2026 Feb 17, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business has been named to the...

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Walker College welcomes new faculty members for Spring 2026 semester Feb 12, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has welcomed 16 new faculty to begin the Spring 2026 term.

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App State’s online bachelor’s programs and graduate programs in business, education and nursing — offered through App State Online — are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which recognized the university in its “2026 Best Online Programs” rankings. Pictured, two Mountaineer students smile while working on their laptops.

US News rankings spotlight quality of App State Online degree programs Feb 6, 2026

The 2026 US News rankings also recognize App State business, education and nursing programs Front Page, Walker College News
G.A. Sywassink wearing academic regalia and medallion

G.A. Sywassink awarded App State's honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for decades-long commitment to education Dec 17, 2025

At Appalachian State University’s December 12, 2025 Commencement ceremony, Chancellor Heather Norris bestowed an honorary Doctor of Humane...

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This artist's rendering provides an interior view of the Peacock Hall addition. Note, this image does not reflect the project’s final design, which is still in development.

Board of Trustees approves additional named spaces in Peacock Hall expansion Dec 9, 2025

Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees has approved the naming of two spaces in...

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In the News: Walker College of Business is helping students lead in an AI-enabled world

In the News: Walker College of Business is helping students lead in an AI-enabled world Nov 16, 2025

Appalachian State University was included on a list of universities incorporating AI into the business school curriculum and helping students...

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The university’s 2024–25 Broyhill Fellows team is pictured in Chicago in May, taking part in the 2024–25 Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Research Challenge — the world’s largest equity research competition. More than 7,000 students representing 1,153 universities worldwide took part in the event, with App State’s team placing among the top six teams. Pictured, from left to right, are finance and banking majors Jack Parquette ’25, Carson Beane ’25, senior Brenden Wortman, Davis Pharr ’25 and Keira A...

App State named among top institutions for business education in US and worldwide Nov 7, 2025

Walker College of Business and its bachelor’s, master’s programs recognized by U.S. News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine Front Page, Walker College News