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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 careers

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Collage of New Faculty Faces

Walker College welcomes faculty members to start Fall 2025 semester Aug 13, 2025

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University welcomes faculty members to start the Fall 2025 term.

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Peacock Hall, Appalachian State University (Photo Marie Freeman)
Appalachian State University Sales Advisory Board Members in Peacock Hall

Walker College establishes advisory board to guide sales marketing programs Feb 6, 2017

The Walker College of Business has developed a sales advisory committee to provide expertise to the developing sales education...

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Appalachian’s Walker College of Business featured in Princeton Review’s “Best 294 Business Schools: 2017 Edition”
Clockwise from top: Walker Fellows President Kyle Harrison cuts the ribbon on the space; members of the Walker Fellows in the space; Walker College Dean Norris dedicates the Walker Fellows Room

Space named to honor Walker Fellows student organization Nov 23, 2016

A space in Peacock Hall, the business building at Appalachian State University, has been named to honor the work the Walker Fellows...

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Members of Walker College of Business faculty awarded professorships Oct 27, 2016

Business professors Delbert Goff, Chris McNeil and Scott Hunsinger have been awarded ...

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Walker College of Business featured in Princeton Review’s “Best 294 Business Schools: 2016 Edition”

Walker College of Business featured in Princeton Review’s “Best 294 Business Schools: 2016 Edition” Oct 6, 2016

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is one of the nation's most outstanding business schools...

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Harry Davis, Appalachian State University (Photo by Ray Barbour for NCBA)

Professorships honor favorite professors, ensure Appalachian retains high quality research and teaching faculty Oct 5, 2016

Two new professorships in the Walker College will honor faculty in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance.

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Lee Barnes

Walker College of Business will name the newly renovated Lee Barnes Graduate Programs and Research Suite in Peacock Hall in honor of alumnus Oct 5, 2016

Recognizing his passion for research and his long standing support of the college and university, the Walker College of Business will name the...

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Sam Formby Appalachian State University

Dr. Sam Formby talks about his new role as WCOB associate dean, and why students should study business at Appalachian Sep 15, 2016

Beginning in the Fall 2016 semester, Dr. Sam Formby assumed a new role as associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration in...

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