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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

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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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Dr. Harry M. Davis, professor of finance and past chair of the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance at Appalachian State University (1981-98), also served as the professor of banking (1980) and economist (1981) for the North Carolina Bankers Association. Davis teaches in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business.
Former Walker College Dean Randy Edwards appointed interim vice chancellor for advancement at Appalachian

Former Walker College Dean Randy Edwards appointed interim vice chancellor for advancement at Appalachian Jul 26, 2016

Dr. Randy Edwards, who has served as the Chancellor's Chief of Staff for the past two years, has been appointed Interim ...

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Walker College of Business expands curriculum to meet growing demands of industry in supply chain management and data analytics

Walker College of Business expands curriculum to meet growing demands of industry in supply chain management and data analytics Jul 18, 2016

Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business will offer two new degree programs to meet a growing demand of...

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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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