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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.

Faculty, Front Page, Dept - FIN, Walker College News
This artist’s rendering provides an exterior view of the new addition for App State’s Peacock Hall, home of the university’s Walker College of Business. The addition is anticipated to open in 2027. Note, this image does not reflect the project’s final design, which is still in development. Click on the image for a full view.

Board of Trustees approves 15 named spaces in Peacock Hall expansion Oct 6, 2025

New naming honors alumni, partners, and donors supporting the future of business education at App State Alumni, Front Page, Giving, Walker College News
U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Monthly magazine and Money.com have named App State among the nation’s top schools for 2025–26, recognizing the university for its academics, innovation, value, benefits for student veterans and more. This aerial image of App State’s Boone campus, taken Sept. 18, shows the beginnings of fall color dotting campus trees.

High-quality academics, innovation and value secure App State’s spot among America’s top schools for 2025–26 Sep 29, 2025

US News names App State a top 5 regional university for innovation, undergraduate teaching and veterans support Front Page, Walker College News
Sam Formby named associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration for the Walker College
Walker College featured in BestColleges publication of top online business programs

Walker College featured in BestColleges publication of top online business programs Jun 20, 2016

Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business has been featured in BestColleges publication of...

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Walker College of Business faculty members awarded professorships
Interim department chairs named in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business

Interim department chairs named in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business Jun 7, 2016

Dinesh Davé, Mike Dotson, and Delbert Goff have been appointed to leadership positions in Appalachian State...

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Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named dean of the Walker College of Business
Appalachian launches executive education program in business

Appalachian launches executive education program in business Feb 17, 2016

 Appalachian State University has launched an executive education program in business.

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Brew and Business: Appalachian MBA & MS Programs announce 1-hour info session Oct. 4 Feb 16, 2016

It's one hour for the rest of your life.  Appalachian MBA & MS in Applied Data Analytics graduates enjoy rewarding careers, build strong...

MBA, Events, Walker College News
44 business student-athletes call the Walker College home

44 business student-athletes call the Walker College home Feb 10, 2016

After the 31-29 win over Ohio at the Camellia Bowl and with Mountaineer spirit at an all-time high, the 44 business undergraduate student-...

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Department of Accounting provides students internship, seminar opportunities to prepare for graduation

Department of Accounting provides students internship, seminar opportunities to prepare them for graduation Feb 5, 2016

The Department of Accounting in the Walker College of Business provides students internship and seminar opportunities to prepare accounting...

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Appalachian expands opportunities in China through a new relationship with Wenzhou University